AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) was felicitated by the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize during the World Cities Summit 2012 on 2nd July in Singapore for its early success in implementing a city development plan which aims to transform India's seventh largest city into a more liveable, equitable and sustainable metropolis with a dynamic multi-sector economy and an emerging auto-hub.
The award was given to Ahmedabad's Mayor Shri Hasit Vora and municipal commissioner Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra. It was awarded by Dr. Cheong Koon Hean, CEO, Housing & Development Board of Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew, a World City Prize nominating committee member.
The award recognizes cities and their key leaders and organisations for displaying good governance and innovation in bringing about social, economic and environmental benefits to the urban community.
Officials said that Ahmedabad was placed with cities like Vancouver, Copenhagen Malmo, Cape Town and Brisbane in the special mention awards category.
The award was given to Ahmedabad's Mayor Shri Hasit Vora and municipal commissioner Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra. It was awarded by Dr. Cheong Koon Hean, CEO, Housing & Development Board of Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew, a World City Prize nominating committee member.
The award recognizes cities and their key leaders and organisations for displaying good governance and innovation in bringing about social, economic and environmental benefits to the urban community.
Officials said that Ahmedabad was placed with cities like Vancouver, Copenhagen Malmo, Cape Town and Brisbane in the special mention awards category.
Ahmedabad's dramatic transformation serves as an inspiration to other cities seeking to rise above pollution problems, worsening traffic conditions and lack of affordable housing.
After public consultation, AMC had unveiled its city development plan in 2005, the Gujarat state urban development year. AMC's city plan includes four key ideas: Unlocking land potential through urban reform, investing in environment and infrastructure, ensuring inclusive development to address issues of the urban poor beyond basic needs and building and institutional strengthening.
An early success of the plan is the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), which addresses the public transportation need of a burgeoning population. BRTS has seen public transport usage increase tremendously. In addition, all public transport now runs on CNG, reducing air pollution significantly.
Another example is the redevelopment of the Kankaria Lake in 2008. This former dilapidated and polluted royal bathing ground has been transformed into a vibrant cultural and recreational centre. The transformation was brought about by environmental improvements and the reorganisation of traffic movement. The former food vendors in the area were also rehabilitated.
The Sabarmati river front project, which is now in development, will have a great impact on the city as it addresses flood, sewage and water pollution issues. It also aims to relocate and rehabilitate slum dwellers and create more open public spaces.
AMC has distinguished itself as an inspirational model for sustainable development. Its early achievements reaffirm the importance of a clear vision combined with strong political will in tackling urban problems.
After public consultation, AMC had unveiled its city development plan in 2005, the Gujarat state urban development year. AMC's city plan includes four key ideas: Unlocking land potential through urban reform, investing in environment and infrastructure, ensuring inclusive development to address issues of the urban poor beyond basic needs and building and institutional strengthening.
An early success of the plan is the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), which addresses the public transportation need of a burgeoning population. BRTS has seen public transport usage increase tremendously. In addition, all public transport now runs on CNG, reducing air pollution significantly.
Another example is the redevelopment of the Kankaria Lake in 2008. This former dilapidated and polluted royal bathing ground has been transformed into a vibrant cultural and recreational centre. The transformation was brought about by environmental improvements and the reorganisation of traffic movement. The former food vendors in the area were also rehabilitated.
The Sabarmati river front project, which is now in development, will have a great impact on the city as it addresses flood, sewage and water pollution issues. It also aims to relocate and rehabilitate slum dwellers and create more open public spaces.
AMC has distinguished itself as an inspirational model for sustainable development. Its early achievements reaffirm the importance of a clear vision combined with strong political will in tackling urban problems.
KANKARIA LAKE REDEVELOPMENT:
SABARMATI RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
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