Author: Lambah Abha Narain
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Government of Maharashtra
Pages: 106
Subject: Bomaby
Sub-Subject: History/ Heritage
Keyword: Nomination Dossier
Shelf: C6R5
Accession No: B1054
Contents: Documentation 1- Delineation of the Property & Buffer Zone & Detailed Drawings 2- History & Description 3- Tourism Surveys & Tourism Potential of the Area 4- Analysis of Issues in Conservation & Management 5- Planning & Development Guidelines, Current Legal & Administrative Framework 6- Detailed Inventories of the Buildings within the Property with Photo Documentation Acknowledgements Project Team
Abstract: This volume supports the nomination of Mumbai’s Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It defines property boundaries and buffer zones with detailed architectural drawings, tracing the area’s historical and architectural significance. The document evaluates tourism potential and addresses conservation challenges and management practices. It presents planning and development guidelines within the existing legal framework to ensure protection. Comprehensive building inventories and photographic documentation aid preservation efforts. Overall, the submission highlights the ensemble’s unique cultural value and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable conservation and management of Mumbai’s iconic architectural heritage.