The concept of building smart cities has evolved a lot in the plan of governments, urban planners, and even the people’s imagination in the grand scheme of urbanization and development. The Dholera Smart City project is one of the most ambitious and discussed projects in the current era, undertaken by the government of Gujarat, India. This promises to transform the space into an advanced habitat for inhabiting at large, well-reformed with modern technologies sustainable living practices and enhanced infrastructure. But now, alongside Dholera Smart City’s expansion, the government is also building another alternative city within close proximity of Ahmedabad. The new entity sponsored by Mirrikh Infratech is a key substitute and a buffer for Dholera and will facilitate bringing one’s dream of a smarter and more interconnected Gujarat much closer.
We will talk about how a project like this substitute city is important, the contributions of Mirrikh Infratech towards taking it forward, and the benefits of developing this auxiliary urban structure of the substitute city along with Dholera Smart City. While Ahmedabad expands and Dholera transforms, this substitute city will form a part of what determines the future of Gujarat’s cities.
About Dholera Smart City
But first, to appreciate the grandeur of the substitute city near Ahmedabad, it is necessary to first understand the vision and aspiration behind Dholera Smart City. Conceived as part of the grand “100 Smart Cities Mission” of India, Dholera Smart City is one of the country’s most promising urban renewal and retrofitting projects. It is envisioned to be a world-class destination with cutting-edge infrastructure in terms of sustainable energy solutions and technology-driven services, industrial innovation, and the like.
Dholera shall strategically be placed on the DMIC and will be designed to attract investment all around the world and create fresh industry opportunities for industries, IT hubs, and logistics, among others. The place would involve large residential areas, business zones, and even tourist attractions, thus attracting growth in every sphere.
The smart city initiative is driven by the concept of “sustainability” and “smart living.” It aims to reduce environmental impacts while also giving a higher quality of life through smart governance, efficient transport systems, renewable energy, waste management, and innovative public services.
Why Do We Have A Substitute City?
Indeed, with the scale and ambition of Dholera, one may wonder whether a substitute city just near Ahmedabad is actually needed. While Dholera is an extraordinary project, there are many reasons why it would be pretty essential to build a complementary city for Dholera to be truly successful.
Suburb as Pressure Valve. Ahmedabad is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in Gujarat. Yet, the increase in growth both in economy and population has outstripped available infrastructure and therefore burgeoning traffic congestion. The society feels pressure due to high demand for housing and services. A new city like a pressure valve relieves congestion in Ahmedabad and provides additional scope for industrial, residential, and commercial development.
Phased Development Approach: A smart city like Dholera does not come overnight. The infrastructure, facilities, and industrial zones cannot be overnight affairs. The concept of the substitute city allows for a phased approach to development wherein development in the substitute city is undertaken alongside large-scale infrastructure development in the larger Dholera project. This will not allow investment and any form of urbanization efforts to get bottlenecked by slow-paced large-scale infrastructure development.
Investment De-risking: Viewed from the perspective of investment, diversified risk accompanying multiple projects is a good strategy. In the case of the substitute city, investors obtain one more chance to invest in a high-growth urban region while minimizing the risk involved from the Dholera project delay or possible issues related to the same. Mirrikh Infratech, by virtue of its deep knowledge of infrastructure and urban planning, is very well poised to de-risking this investment strategy.
The supporting population growth in and around Ahmedabad is expected to be immense over the next few decades, which would call for putting pressure on infrastructure, transport systems, as well as services. So, it will provide a relief valve by absorbing some of this growth to make the development of Dholera Smart City sustainable without burdening other regions.
Mirrikh Infratech: A Visionary Building
The substitute city development is headed by Mirrikh Infratech, which has developed new approaches to the development of real estate and infrastructure of the urban kind. The company realizes that such developments will be an upliftment to the dynamic growth trajectory of Gujarat and strive for a cutting-edge, sustainable urban space that adapts to the grand vision of Dholera Smart City.
While the resident category is a basis for the quality of life improvement, businesses, industries, and investors are also catered to. Mirrikh Infratech perceives substitute cities as an intelligent approach to urban design together with the judicious use of resources and future-ready infrastructure solutions.
Key Features of Substitute City
So, what might this ersatz city near Ahmedabad offer? While plans remain fluid, a few core features are surfacing as focus points for the development. These include:
Smart Infrastructure: Just like Dholera, the alternative city will be smartly infrastructureed. The high-speed internet connectivity and ultra-modern, sophisticated grids for energy management will feature alongside live traffic and transport systems. The creative building designs will also determine the optimal energy efficiency, conservation of water, and proper waste management.
Sustainable Living: Sustainability is the paramount concern of the substitute city. The city will implement green building practices, make energy from renewable sources like solar and wind power, and create public spaces that are environment-friendly. Mirrikh Infratech plans to construct walkable neighbourhoods, public parks, and green spaces that would allow people to actually get outdoors more and promote community experience.
Efficient Transportation: Given that the congestion issue in Ahmedabad will be called for, the alternative city will emphasize options that are actually efficient and green. In addition, electric buses, cycling paths, pedestrian-friendly roads, and linkages with Ahmedabad and Dholera through public transport would form plans. There would be scattered electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city.
Business and Industrial Hubs: Gujarat will constantly have to be a step ahead as an industrial and business hub. The alternate city will serve as an industrial park and a business hub that sports state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure support for manufacturing, IT-based, and logistics companies.
Affordable Housing and Residential Places: The other alternative city would provide a whole range of housing options ranging from low-cost residential units to high-end apartments. The thrust in the above would be on affordability in which Mirrikh Infratech would strive to make it easy for people belonging to different socio-economic sections to have a roof over their heads-be it a worker’s home, a house for a family, or an abode for a professional.
Education and Healthcare: The very core of the alternative city should comprise the provision of quality education and healthcare services. Schools, colleges, hospitals, and clinics should then be provided a place in the urban plan, ensuring easy access to all inhabitants.
Economic Impact of the Substitute City
Economic benefits to Gujarat and the surrounding regions: The alternative city may possibly facilitate high-benefit economics, mainly for Gujarat but more so for the wider region. As industries, businesses, and professionals flood into the region, people are likely to create thousands of jobs, increase localized businesses, and attract foreign investment. In addition, as companies flood the region or expand their operation, the real estate market for the region will be more positive.
This would offer an opportunity for colossal investment in this budding market to the investors. Infrastructures and commercial zones constructed with international standards make the substitute city an investment city not only at the state level but also at national and international levels.
Mirrikh Infratech is working with a strategy that puts the project as an oasis of economic prosperity for the state of Gujarat rather than an addition in terms of value to its economy.
Challenges Ahead
There are challenges aplenty with this substitute city, but so too in many promises. Large-scale urban planning under the substitute city involves coordination between government agencies, private developers, and investors. Urban infrastructure projects are often even prone to delay due to bureaucratic red tape, land acquisition problems, or environmental concerns.
This, however, is a good balancing act in managing urgent urbanization and sustainability. Unless planned carefully, urban sprawl might cause deforestation, agricultural land loss, or pollution. The company is well aware of these challenges: Mirrikh Infratech has promised to ensure the project lives up to environmental standards and practices.
Conclusion
This marks a significant moment in the urban transformation of Gujarat as Dholera Smart City evolves in the development of a substitute city near Ahmedabad. This complementary urban space, which Mirrikh Infratech has pioneered, provides a forward-looking solution to many of the problems currently besieging rapidly growing urban centres such as Ahmedabad,” said Ashwin Dani, Executive Vice President and Head – India and South Asia Development, while quoting Patrik Andersson.
The city substitute really supports Dholera’s vision by underlining smart infrastructure, sustainable living, and economic growth. The project, therefore, will act as a model for the future of urban living in India, establishing that with the correct vision and commitment, we can build cities that are smarter, greener, and more livable.
Indeed, it is evidence of Gujarat’s high target of being in the forefront of the country when it comes to urban development and that is possible through joint work with this city that will be alternate as Dholera. Innovative solutions, strategic planning, and strong leadership at the company level by Mirrikh Infratech make bright hopes for the people and businesses of Gujarat.
