Author: ed. Mehrotra Rahul, ed. Nest Gunter, Savant Sandhya
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Urban Design Research Institute
Year: 1994
Volume: Vol I of II
Pages: 185
ISBN: 81-900511-0-5
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Precinct
Keyword: Fort Precinct
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C7R2
Accession No: B57
Contents: The Fort Precinct in Bombay: Conserving An Image Center (Volume I): Introduction The Politics of Planning in the Fort, 1787-1865 The Evolution of a Core Architectural Diversity of the Fort Precinct Unbuilt Projects in the Restructured Fort Precinct Conservation Strategy- The Bombay Experience The INTACH Outreach in Conservation Architectural Tasks in Heritage Conservation Walking and Traffic in Historic Areas Careful Urban Renewal Getting Cities Back to the People Working and Living in Cities City of Blurred Image Bio-Data The Fort Precinct in Bombay: A Proposal for Area Conservation (Volume II): 1- Introduction 2- Conserving the Fort Precinct 3- Delineation the Fort Precinct 4- The Patterns of the Fort Precinct 5- Recommendations 6- Crucial Next Steps Appendix Acknowledgements
Abstract: The Fort Precinct in Bombay (Volumes I & II) provides an in-depth study and conservation plan for Mumbai’s historic Fort area. Volume I traces the precinct’s evolution from 1787 to 1865, exploring its political, architectural, and planning history, along with challenges in heritage preservation and urban renewal. It highlights conservation efforts, including INTACH’s community outreach and urban management issues like traffic and pedestrian flow. Volume II offers practical conservation proposals, detailing precinct boundaries, patterns, and recommendations. Together, these volumes serve as a strategic guide to preserving the Fort Precinct’s heritage, promoting sustainable urban living, and revitalizing the area as a dynamic public space.