Restoration of Urban Blue Acres

1. A product of WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
SAMRAT BASAK 24 JULY 2019
RESTORATION OF URBAN BLUE ACRES
Multi-stakeholder forum - Hyderabad

2. WRI is a global research organization that
turns big ideas into action at the nexus of
environment, economic opportunity and
human well-being.
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3. WHERE WE ARE

4. OUR APPROACH

5. AREAS OF WORK

6. AQUEDUCT WATER RISK ATLAS

7. Naini Lake, Nainital
5 Theories of Restoration

8. Type of Restoration
Energy
environment
Development
intensity
Existing plans for the
region
Master plan
Land use plan
Others
Site selection
Geomorphology
Floodplain
extents
Existing Built
Environment
Polluting land
uses
Connections
Riparian
Green network
Pedestrian/ NMT
network
Financial Plan
•Funds for
planning: PSR +
•DPR
Capex for
implementation
Recurring for
O&M

9. Hydrological
Aspects
Water quantity
•Source
•Variability
Hydro-dynamics
Environmental
Aspects
Ecosystem(s)
Biodiversity
mapping
•Current
•Historic
Water quality
Social Aspects
Socio-economic
analysis
Stakeholder
identification and
mapping
Participation and
outreach plan
Design Aspects
Equitable access
Managing the built
environment
Public space
elements

10. Theory 1

11. Join the dots
Data Source: European Commission JRC; LandSat (USGS/ NASA); Bhuvan, NSRC
Disclaimer: This map is created for study purposes, jurisdictional boundaries indicated are representational only.
Legend
Natural Drainage Order
Watershed map for Hussain Sagar

12. Join the dots
Legend
Natural Drainage Order
Watershed boundary
Lakes
Development changes in watershed area of
Hussain Sagar
Data Source: European Commission JRC; LandSat (USGS/ NASA); Bhuvan, NSRC
Disclaimer: This map is created for study purposes, jurisdictional boundaries indicated are representational only.

13. Theory 2

14. Hussain Sagar Inlet Drain, Hyderabad
A water body is as clean as its catchment

15. Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
A water body is as clean as its catchment

16. Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
A water body is as clean as its catchment

17. Theory 3

18. No water is bad water
Rajokri lake, Delhi

19. Theory 4

20. Dhravyavati riverfront development, Jaipur
Planning for the big picture

21. Source: Rejuvenation of Amanishah Nallah (Dravyavati River) including area development, Jaipur Development Authority
No. Agency
Benefit from Land Reclamation
Benefit from Appreciation of
Adjoining Govt. Land
Total Value
(Rs. In Cr.)
Area (Ha.)*
Value @ Rs. 20,000/-
per sqm
(Rs. In Cr.)
Area (Ha.)
Value @ 20% of
Rs. 20000/- per Sqm
(Rs. In Cr.)
1 JDA 65.35 1307.10 9.16 36.64 1343.74
2 RHB 4.25 85.00 14.73 58.92 143.92
3 RIICO 10.78 215.60 29.20 116.80 332.40
4 PHED 4.74 94.80 0.00 0.00 94.80
Total 1914.86
* Area is excluding land for STP/ Services
Reclaimed Govt. Area assessed as 85.12 Ha
Benefited Govt. Area adjoining Nallah 53.09
Cost of benefits (Approx) is Rs 1914 crs.
DHRAVYAVATI RIVERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS, JAIPUR – FINANCIAL BENEFITS ASSESSMENT
Planning for the big picture

22. Jakkur lake park, Bengaluru
Planning for the big picture

23. Dhravyavathi Project, Jaipur
Planning for the big picture

24. Theory 5

25. Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
Ambition for vibrant living water

26. Naini Lake, Nainital
Ambition for vibrant living water

27. Recipe for disaster

28. Riverfront development, Patna
Recipe for disaster

29. Sabaramati riverfront, Ahmedabad | Saumya Ray, Flickr
Recipe for disaster

30. Image: https://www.biomatrixwater.com/living-water-cities/
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