- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has set a new record for high-rise building approvals in 2024, with 16 projects getting the green light.
- The surge in approvals marks a 78% increase from the previous year, signaling a growing trend towards vertical urban development in the city.
- Most of the approved projects exceed 100 meters in height, with the tallest reaching an impressive 160.45 meters.
- High-rise buildings are being developed in various parts of Pune, including Somwar Peth, Balewadi, Baner, Mundhwa, Kharadi, and Bopodi.
- Factors contributing to the increase in high-rise approvals include rising demand for vertical development, improved infrastructure, and regular assessments by the high-rise committee.
- The PMC has approved a total of 41 high-rise building proposals between 2016 and 2023, facilitated by infrastructure improvements such as road widening and better provision of essential services.
- Urban experts and architects emphasize the benefits of high-rise development for growing cities like Pune but also stress the importance of aligning growth with robust infrastructure development.
- Concerns from citizens include potential issues such as traffic congestion, water shortages, and strain on local infrastructure due to large-scale high-rise projects.
- To ensure sustainable urban development, important considerations include infrastructure development, traffic management, environmental impact, equitable distribution of facilities, and citizen participation in the planning and approval process.
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