Lecture 14: Special Purpose Plan (Smart City)

IIT Roorkee July 2018

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TLDRThe script provides an overview of India's Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015 to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development. It outlines the mission's objectives, selection process and funding, smart city features like automation and IoT, the proposal development process, and case studies like Bhopal detailing area-based and city-wide smart interventions being implemented. Challenges like citizen participation, public-private alignment and data privacy are noted. The talk connects smart city planning to larger sustainable development goals around quality of life, safety, and environmental improvement for urban residents.

Takeaways

😊 The smart cities mission aims to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development in India through the creation of replicable models in 100 selected cities.
👨‍💻 Smart cities use information and communication technologies to efficiently manage city operations and infrastructure.
🚦 Key features of smart cities include automation, machine learning, IoT, smart traffic management, climate change mitigation, etc.
🏙️ The smart cities mission is based on 6 principles - people-centricity, efficient resource use, good governance, innovation, leverage of technology, and convergence.
📈 The purpose of the mission is to drive economic growth and improve citizens' quality of life across various dimensions.
🛣️ The mission has 4 key components - redevelopment, retrofitting, greenfield development and pan-city initiatives.
💲 The total investment is Rs 2 lakh crore, with contribution from center, states and other financing sources.
🔬 The proposals were evaluated on area-based development, pan-city solutions and overall city vision and strategy.
📊 Bhopal's smart city plan includes redevelopment of 342 acres in TT Nagar, integrated command & control center, smart mobility, etc.
🌆 Key challenges include citizen participation, public-private alignment, data privacy and connectivity of IoT infrastructure.

Q & A

What were the key objectives of the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Indian government?
-The main objectives of the Smart Cities Mission were to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, clean and sustainable environment, decent quality of life to citizens through application of smart solutions, drive economic growth and improve quality of life through interventions in key areas like social, economic, physical and institutional pillars.
What were the 4 key components identified under the Smart Cities Mission for development?
-The 4 key components were: 1) Redevelopment of old built up areas 2) Retrofitting - Upgrading infrastructure in identified areas 3) Greenfield development - Development of new areas 4) Pan-city development - City-wide implementation of smart solutions like smart metering etc.
How were cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission?
-States shortlisted potential smart cities based on urban population and number of statutory towns. Cities then competed at state level based on parameters like online services, finances etc. Top scoring cities were selected. Finally, proposals were evaluated on area-based development, pan-city initiatives and city vision.
What kind of smart solutions were implemented in Bhopal under the Smart Cities Mission?
-Some of the smart solutions implemented in Bhopal were integrated command & control center, intelligent traffic systems, smart poles, unified governance platform, smart parking, public bike sharing, heritage conservation, smart bins, integrated solid waste management, tactical urbanism interventions etc.
How was the Smart Cities Mission funded?
-The center allocated Rs.500 crores to each city. This had to be matched by state/ULB funds. Cities could also use PPP models, municipal bonds, loans from agencies, convergence with other schemes etc. A special purpose vehicle headed by a CEO monitored funding.
What was the area selected for area-based development in Bhopal's Smart City proposal?
-Bhopal selected 342 acres in TT Nagar area for its area-based development proposal under the Smart Cities Mission. Interventions included redevelopment with high density mixed use, upgraded infrastructure, 2000+ housing units etc.
What challenges did the Smart Cities Mission aim to address?
-Challenges addressed were lack of citizen participation, need for public-private alignment with residents, transparency and open data access for citizens, solid data collection/storage to prevent hacking, connectivity and integration of IoT devices, accounting for social factors etc.
How did the Smart Cities Mission align with overall planning objectives of sustainability?
-It addressed sustainability issues like better quality of life, safety, environment etc. It used bottom-up approach starting from city competition. It used technologies to create sustainable infrastructure and address urban challenges around inclusion, livability etc.
What were some of the smart mobility solutions showcased in Bhopal?
-Smart mobility solutions in Bhopal included intelligent traffic management system, automatic fare collection system, integrated public transport management, common mobility card, smart roads, bicycle tracks, solar powered vehicles, bio-methanization plant etc.
How did the mission ensure financial sustainability of the proposed smart cities interventions?
-By leveraging government funds as seed money, and requiring matching ULB/state contributions. Also by asking cities to tap financial instruments like PPPs, municipal bonds, loans, convergence with other schemes to ensure sustained funding.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Introduction to the course on urban planning and smart cities

This paragraph introduces the course on urban planning, specifically focusing on smart city plans. It outlines the coverage of the lecture including understanding smart cities, their purpose, features, history, components, case study of Bhopal, learning outcomes, etc.

05:01

😃 Defining smart cities and the principles by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

This paragraph defines smart cities using different examples and states that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs proposed six fundamental principles for smart cities in India - community at center, efficient use of resources, cooperative governance, integrated and sustainable solutions, thoughtful use of technology, and convergence of sectors.

10:02

🏙️ Purpose, objectives and features of smart cities

This paragraph discusses the purpose and objectives of smart cities which includes providing core infrastructure, clean environment, decent quality of life using smart solutions. It also covers various features of smart cities like automation, IoT, energy conservation, environmental efficiency, smart traffic management, safety measures, etc.

15:04

📈 History and importance of smart cities

This paragraph provides a historical perspective on the evolution of smart cities over three generations - delivered by technology providers, creating municipal solutions, and enabling public participation. It also explains the importance of smart cities to manage sustainability with expected population growth in cities.

20:06

🛤️ Components and selection process for smart cities mission

This paragraph covers the different components like redevelopment, retrofitting, greenfield development and pan-city development under the smart cities mission. It also explains the two-stage competition process followed within states and across India to select the 100 smart cities.

25:06

🏗️ Area based and pan-city development interventions

This paragraph provides examples of area based development and pan-city initiatives from Bhopal's smart city proposal. It shows how the mission facilitated transformative interventions in identified areas and across the city.

30:07

💰 Funding mechanisms and monitoring process for the mission

This paragraph discusses how the smart city projects were funded through investments from center, state, ULBS and by exploring other financing options. It also covers national and state level monitoring mechanisms for the mission.

35:09

🚦 Challenges faced in implementation of smart cities mission

This concluding paragraph highlights some key challenges faced during implementation of smart cities projects related to citizen participation, privacy, connectivity of IoT devices, attracting residents in newly built cities, etc.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡smart city

A smart city uses information and communication technologies to address urban challenges and create sustainable infrastructure. As per the Indian government's definition, smart cities are community-centric and aim to provide core infrastructure and improve quality of life through technology-enabled solutions.

💡area based development

One of the four key components of smart city proposals, involving redevelopment, retrofitting or greenfield development of identified areas within the city to make them more efficient and livable.

💡pan city initiative

City-wide implementation of smart solutions in areas like smart metering and governance, as one component of smart city proposals.

💡convergence

Leveraging existing government schemes and programs like AMRUT, HRIDAY, Digital India etc. to supplement smart cities funding and implementation.

💡citizen participation

A key principle and challenge of smart cities is allowing widespread participation of citizens in planning and governance through open data portals, mobile apps etc.

💡sustainability

A core objective of smart cities is to drive sustainable development through improving quality of life, environment and economic growth in a balanced manner.

💡urban mobility

Smart mobility solutions like intelligent traffic management, smart parking, public bike sharing etc. are important features of smart cities.

💡e-governance

Use of technology to improve government operations, service delivery and public participation, a basic requirement of smart cities.

💡safety and security

Smart cities allow use of technology like sensors, video analytics etc. to improve safety and security of citizens.

💡quality of life

The main aim of smart cities is to improve citizens' quality of life by providing efficient infrastructure and services enabled by technology.

Highlights

Smart Cities mission launched in 2015 aimed to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development

Smart cities combine automation, machine learning, IoT to address urban challenges and create sustainable infrastructure

Smart city features include energy conservation, environmental efficiency, smart traffic management, climate change mitigation

Smart cities allow citizens and governments to launch initiatives using technologies to manage assets and resources

Basic infrastructure for smart cities includes water, electricity, transport, housing, IT connectivity, safety

4 key components of smart cities: redevelopment, retrofitting, greenfield development and city-wide solutions

100 smart cities selected through competition among states and cities based on equitable criteria

Smart City Proposals included area-based and pan-city solutions aligned to sustainability and financial viability

Bhopal Smart City initiatives included integrated command center, intelligent lighting, heritage conservation

Smart cities funded through central grants, state contributions and financing instruments like municipal bonds

Convergence of schemes like AMRUT, Digital India etc. done to fund smart city projects

Monitoring of smart city projects done at national level by apex committee and state level committees

Challenges in smart cities include citizen participation, public-private alignment and secure data systems

Connectivity of thousands of IoT devices a key challenge for smart cities

Smart cities also need to account for social factors like cultural fabric and sense of place

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