Urban Regional Planning Projects
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Urban Renewal of Ranchi Town under JNNURM
VSPL was appointed by the Client to study the infrastructural bottlenecks within this State Capital, recommend improvement of Urban Amenities & Facilities and Zoning Regulations and also prepare a new Land-use Plan for this City spread across 176 sq. km. with a 1 mn population in 2011.
Services Provide By Us:
- Socio- Economic Survey of the City
- Development of Municipal Asset Data base
- Review of Land-use Plan, Zoning Regulation, Preparation of New Byelaws and Formulation of Development Guidelines
- Identification of Infrastructure Adequacy
- Identification and marking of Special Development Areas
- Structured Consultation Process with Various Stakeholders
- Preparation of Conceptual Land Use/ Improvement Plan
- Identification of Projects for Privatization
- Preparation of Detailed Project Report for the each Identified Project and Identification of Funding Source.
Client : Ranchi Municipal Corporation
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Detailed Project Report for setting up of a Growth Pole South Western Kamrup District, Assam
VSPL's key task on this assignment was to study and recommend action for poverty reduction, local economy development, capacity building, landuse planning, etc for this project area of more than 923 sq. km. VSPL successfully presented findings on behalf of Assam State and got funds sanctioned from the Indian Central Govt. The investment size of the projects identified was INR 306 crores.
Services provided by Voyants:
- Land use Plan of the entire Area on GIS Platform
- Assessment and Mapping of the existing economical, social and physical infrastructure
- Market Analysis of services produced or envisaged
- Analysis of the environmental, economic and social sustainability
- Present findings to Central Govt. and represent State Govt. for Fund allocation
- Preparation of DPR for common Utilities and Project specific infrastructure
Client : Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
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Preparation of Detailed Concept Plan for Anjar Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat
VSPL objective of the project was to provide an implementation model for this 237 Sq. Km Anjar SIR so as to develop a self-contained planned region. Total Development Cost identified for Infrastructure was approx. USD 100,000 per Ha
Services provided by Voyants:
- Identification of Potential Sites
- Regional Study & mapping of existing Infrastructure linkages to the region
- Identification of Target Sector & Key Industry Players
- Preliminary Environment & Social Assessment
- Listing of critical infrastructure (physical, social, industrial etc) need of the new development
- Development of base map and infrastructure mapping
- Infrastructure Master Plans
- Development framework for taking up projects on PPP format
- Implementation Model
Client : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
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Preparation of Detailed Concept Plan for Okha Special Investment Region (SIR) in Gujarat
VSPLs objective of the project was to provide an implementation model for this 206 sq. km. Okha SIR so as to develop a self-contained planned region. Total Development Cost identified for Infrastructure was approx. USD 100,000 per Ha
Services provided by Voyants:
- Regional Study & mapping of existing Infrastructure linkages to the region
- Preliminary socio-economic mapping
- Identification of Target Sector & Key Industry Players
- Screening of options and final selection of one site for development of SIR
- Listing of critical infrastructure (physical, social, industrial etc) need of the new development
- Development of base map and infrastructure mapping
- Conceptual Land-use Planning
- Development framework for taking up projects on PPP format
- Implementation Model
Client : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
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Consultancy Services for Twin-City Development for Nadiyad Anand Towns in Gujarat
VSPL was appointed by the client for the effective development of this crucial link zone. Key tasks executed included planning around investment & infrastructure development opportunities identified by VSPL. VSPL also assisted in the Development of Vision & Marketing Strategy for the next 50 years
Services provided by Voyants:
- Study of existing urban agglomeration areas of each town
- Preliminary socio-economic mapping
- Forecasting the growth pattern and viability as Twin-cities
- Potential Development Opportunities
- SWOT Analysis
- Development of a land-use plan at zonal level
- Development of a Traffic & Transportation Plan at zonal level
- Sectoral plans for water supply, power, waste management, drainage
- Development of Urban Environment Plan including Disaster Preparedness Strategy
- Development of Financial Management Plan & Investment Plan
- Marketing Strategy of potential investment option
Client : Gujarat Infrastructure Development Corporation
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City Development Plan (CDP) for Gwalior City, M.P., India (DFID-UK Funded)
VSPL was awarded this assignment based on its past experience of successfully preparing CDPs. The development of this city was planned around tourism and other economic activities. Population as of 2001 was 827026 and the City is spread across 28,985 sq. km. Planning was based on providing infrastructure, urban amenities & facilities to achieve developmental goals for the next 25 years.
Services provided by Voyants:
- Physical Planning and Growth Management
- Urban Environment & Poverty studies
- Status and Demand Assessment for Urban Infrastructure and Services for 25 years
- Benchmarking Studies
- City SWOT analysis
- Identification of Projects for development
- Stakeholder Consultations
- Development of City Vision
- Capital Investment Plan for Identified projects in City Development Plan
- Financial Operating Plan for Urban Local Body
Client : Municipal Corporation, Gwalior & MPUSP (DFID)
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City Corporate cum Business Plan of 11 Municipalities in Tamil Nadu, India
VSPLs mandate for this assignment were to study and identify infrastructure projects for improvement of Urban Amenities & Facilities within these Towns with a 25 year projection period. Also to preapre a Business Plan for these Towns. The projects identified have a cumulative value of US$ 266.67 mn
Services provided by Voyants:
- Growth directions and service up-gradations
- Infrastructure needs assessment
- Reforms required in local administration and service delivery
- Management changes required at the local level to improve O&M of assets,
- Outline issues in revenue realizations,
- Quality of existing assets in relation to service levels and coverage, and institutional constraints
- Comprehensive Asset Management Plan
- Explore funding options for rehabilitation of facilities
- Capital Investment Plans
- Project Cash Flows
- Financial Operating Plan (FOP).
Client : Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Ltd.
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Assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the Preparation of Development Plans for 9 Municipalities in West Bengal, India
VSPLs mandate for this assignment was to assist 9 ULBs for Technical and Financial Appraisal in the preparation of their Development Plans
Services provided by Voyants:
- Development projections and vision plan for next 20 years
- Demand Supply Gap Assessment in provision of Infrastructure services
- Preparing Infrastructure Development Plan
- Preparation of Slum Area Improvement plan
- Preparation of Policy Framework, guidelines, development regulations
- Preparation of Capital Investment Plan
- Support to Municipality for Public validation
- Support to Municipality for incorporating observations of the Citizens
- Interaction and Finalization with the Approving Authorities
Client : Kolkata Urban Services for Poor, Change Management Unit (DFID - UK) Ltd
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City Development Plan of Satna and Singrauli City under Project UTTHAN (DFID UK Funded)
VVSPL was awarded this assignment based on its past experience of successfully preparing CDPs. The Planning area for Satna & Singrauli was spread across 111.87 and 537.54 sq. km. respectively. Planning was based on providing infrastructure, urban amenities & facilities to achieve developmental goals for the next 25 years.
Services provided by Voyants:
- Physical Planning and Growth Management
- Review of Landuse Plan
- Urban Environment & Poverty studies
- Benchmarking Studies
- City SWOT analysis
- Identification of Projects for development
- Stakeholder Consultations
- Development of City Vision
- Capital Investment Plan for Identified projects in City Development Plan
- Financial Operating Plan for Urban Local Body
Client : Madhya Pradesh Urban Services for Poor
Other Assignments
- Draft Development Plan Preparation (including Feasibility Study & Planning) for Aliya Bet Special Investment Region (SIR), Gujarat/ India
- Preparation of Detailed Strategic Report to Develop Taj Expressway Corridor in Agra / India
- Detailed Project Report for Urban Renewal Mission & Improvement in Civic Amenities of Jamshedpur Urban Agglomeration, Jamshedpur/ India
- City Development Plan for Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh/ India
- City Development Plan, Jalandhar/ India
- Infrastructure Assessment & Investment Plan for Sikandra Growth Pole (Project Area : 1286 sq km; Population: 800,000)/ India
- City Development Plan for Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh/ India
- City Development Plan of Jabalpur Cantonment under JNNURM/ India
- City Development Plan for Pali, Rajasthan/ India
- Mapping and Door-to-Door contact survey for Property Taxation purposes for 58 wards of Mangalore city, Karnataka/ India
- Mapping and Door-to-Door contact survey for Property Taxation purposes for 76 wards of Mysore city, Karnataka/ India
- City Development Plan for Sojat, Rajasthan/ India
- City Development Plan for Mount Abu, Rajasthan/ India
- City Development Plan for Churu, Rajasthan/ India
- City Development Plan for Jalore, Rajasthan/ India
- City Development Plan for Barmer, Rajasthan/ India
- City Development Plans and City Investment Plans for 6 Towns (Muzzafarpur, Bettiah, Motihari, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga and Munger) under SPUR in Bihar/ India
- Local Area Plans for two Colonies within Delhi / India
- Local Area Plan for Badheri, Chandigarh/ India