LAVASA

Lavasa is planned for a permanent population of

around 3 lakh residents and a tourist inflow that is
envisaged at 20 lakh per annum. The first of the 5
towns - Dasve is slated to be ready by 2010-11.
Lavasa is a prime offering from HCC, with a level of
city infrastructure yet to be experienced in India,
thus setting new benchmarks in planning,
construction and service delivery. With all urban
advantages in a natural setting, Lavasa is
envisioned to be a more liveable city of the future
where residents can live, work, learn and play in
harmony with nature

Lavasa - Multiple access

Four access points for Lavasa on Mumbai-Pune Expressway and one on

Mumbai-Goa highway
- An hours drive from Pune and around three hours from Central Mumbai

Lavasa planning process

Master Plan developed by HOK International Planning
Area Notified as hill city: 23,014 acres
Planned development 10,574 acres
Ground survey by HOK planners
Preliminary ecological survey
Contour survey using satellite imageries
Lavasa - Planned Hill City
Based on the concept of new urbanism where one can live, work, learn
and play in harmony with nature
For the entire socio-economic spectrum, with a diverse population
Master plan envisages 5 towns
1. Dasve, 2. Mugaon, 3. Dhamanohol, 4. Sakhari-Wadvali, 5. Mose
Estimated population: 2,40,000
Estimated jobs 80,000: Tourism, hospitality, health, education, retail, IT
and R& D
Estimated tourist 2 million by 2018
Concept of New Urbanism
New Urbanism international movement to reform design of built environment
Its about raising quality of life and standard of living by creating better places to live
New Urbanism promotes the creation and restoration of diverse, walkable, compact,
vibrant and mixed-use communities

Lavasa - Indias Planned Hill City

Master Plan prepared by HOK, USA
Architectural Design sensitively integrated with natural environment
Area to be Greenfield through landscaping, hydroseeding, mass
plantations,etc.
A new tourist destination
Planned for a permanent population of around 3 Lakh (0.3 million)
with tourists estimated at over 20 Lakh (2 million) per annum

A planned hill city led by the private sector, after independence

A city planned for entire spectrum of population
One of the largest urban infrastructure project in India; significant economic
Concept of Life in Full i.e. Live , Work , Learn and Play in harmony with
benefits to the region
nature

Lavasa - Planning Strategy

An aspirational yet affordable pricing for multiple socio-economic classes
- Several design options for residents in each product category

Proposed infrastructure of over Rs. 4000 crores is being created

- Many employment opportunities to be created at all levels

Infrastructure support & service standards across 5 towns for residents and
visitors, well enabled by GIS mapping and e-governance
New Urbanism design principles combined with an aspirational lifestyle

ABDUL SAKUR

B.ARCH V yr IX SEM

Lavasa A New Beginning

Need for Future Cities

Lavasa Business model for Future Cities

Lavasa A New Beginning

Configuration and Phasing

Radical
Associations

Scale Density

Extension

Key Differentiators

Need for Future Cities

200+ mn sqft
300,000+ residents
2mn visitors

25000 acres 60 KM
lake front

India - Witnessing explosive urban growth

Town centers,
Tourism, Hospitality &
Leisure,
Social & Institutional

Spread over multiple

towns

Urban population set to grow from 308 million to 750

million by 2050

FY 2051 750
million

Economic Migration Agricultural population would decrease

from 65% in 2001 to 40% in 2050

To serve the region

and the world

Business model being successfully implemented

(Agricultural population in US fell from 70% in 1870 to 28% in

1950 and to 2% today)

FY 2021 538
million

Economic Dynamo
-

Highlighted by a 365-day economy

Demographic Shift 52.3% of Indias population below the age

of 25, migrating to urban areas for employment
FY 2001 308
million

27

Lavasa

Urban population in
India

Mumbai-Pune - The largest urban cluster

With population increasing from 20 mn in 2001 to 38 mn in 2021

Institutional &
Commercial

Retail
&
office
s

Existing cities have peaked

Indian cities were planned for much lower

population support capacities. Hence,

Hospitality

IT / IteS
Biotech

Media
&
Animati
on

Spa
Tourist
&
Attractio
Clubs
n

Hotel
s

Non polluting
industry

Tourism & Leisure

MICE

Edu
tainme
nt

The
me
Par
k

Social

Advent
ur e &
Water
Sports

Ameni
tie
s

Heal
th
City

Educatio
nal

Highe
r Schools
Educatio
n

R&
D

Residential

Professi
onal
Educati
on

Multi

famil
y
Dwell
in g

Vill
a

Rent
al
Housi
ng

Lifelo
ng
learni
ng

Inflexion point crossed

Inadequate physical & social infrastructure

Low service quality and adequacy
Congestion & pollution
Long commutes

So natural outcome
Poor live-ability
Expensive real estate

Existing cities are stretched Future cities are needed

and have city governance challenges!!!

Conceptualization
Concept &
Product and Design Introduction

Acceptance
and
Awareness
Initial Challenges and Concerns Land Acquisition /
Regulatory, Feasibility / Brand and Concept Acceptability

Accelerated
Popularity

Maturity

Visibility of growth trajectory; Poised for accelerated growth

Lavasas maturity curve is visible

Most Indian cities

institutions. Hence,

have

in-efficient

civic

Configuration and Phasing

Lavasa is spread over 4 distinct periods

Myopic and poorly managed service delivery

Period 1
Dasve, Mugaon & Bhoini

Systemic & bureaucratic delays

Multiplicity of civic bodies
Lack
of
coordination
in
development and
implementation

Period 4
Bhode, Mose & Saiv
Bhode

Lavasa is made up of 18villages

planning

Koloshi Dhamanhole Mugaon

Lack of accountability

Bhoini

Saiv
Mose

Dasve

Uga

Reactive decision making.

wali

Gadale

Period 2

Paradigm shift in city governance needed

Sakhari
Wadavali

Period 3
Sakhari & Wadavali

Dhamanhole, Gadale,
Koloshi & Ugawali

Hill station declared over 25000

acres

Development planned on 18,000 acres Substantial land already purchased

Best Master plan award

The way ahead - Sustainable Future Cities
Greenfield
Development

Private
Participation

Conceived with focus on Effective planning and

economic drivers
implementation
Futuristic
infrastructure
Environmental
sustainability

Institutional efficiency
Economic
sustainability

International
expertise
Best-in-class
partnerships
Learning from
existing urban
centers

City Governance

Live-able

Award for
Dasve-Lavasa
Master Plan
from :

E-Governance
Civic voice & choice

Congress
for New Urbanism,
USA

Lavasa is a Future City

ABDUL SAKUR

B.ARCH V yr IX SEM