Author: Harris Nigel
Place: Bombay
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 1978
Pages: 121
ISBN: 19 560894 1
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Planning
Keyword: Bombay, Economic Development, Industrial Growth, Urban Planning, Urbanization, Public Policy
Shelf: C9R2
Accession No: B1583
Contents: Introductions I- The Origins II- The Modern Development of Bombay III- Problems IV- The Planning Response V- Decentralization and the Second City VI- Theory and Practice VII- Towards a Plan Appendix I Appendix II Index Tables
Abstract: This paper examines the economic development and urban planning of Bombay (Mumbai), tracing its evolution from a small port town to a major economic hub. It explores the challenges of rapid urbanization, including congestion, infrastructure deficits, and socio-economic inequality. The paper assesses urban planning responses, focusing on decentralization efforts and the creation of a “Second City” to reduce pressure on Bombay’s core. It critically evaluates the successes and failures of these plans and proposes a strategic approach to sustainable development. The study offers insights into the complexities of managing a rapidly growing metropolis.