The project is aimed at restoring the native biodiversity of Western Ghats through revival of native floral and faunal species (global biodiversity hotspot). Panaji located along sea coast, is rich in coastal ecosystems, avifaunal diversity, mangroves and other biodiversity associated with Western Ghats . Increasing urbanization mandates the need for intervention for biodiversity conservation through provision of flora and fauna that can reinstate the pollinators of Western Ghats in the city. The city has taken initiatives under Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network funding under small grants program to sensitize future conservation leaders, GSIDC supported people’s biodiversity register, biodiversity park, mangroves park and other such initiatives which are proposed to be extended under SCP by strengthening interlink-ages between mangroves and biodiversity park and ABD (salt pans, avifauna , aquatic life & mangrove stretches).Biodiversity interventions-creating green jobs, improved micro climate, hosting rich flora & fauna.
Conservation projects count on leveraging the tourism potential of rich Indo Portuguese heritage through incentivizing conservation, creating livelihood generation opportunities and reinforcing citizen connect with heritage
The city, with more than 912 listed heritage structures signifying rich Indo Portuguese heritage, has notified a heritage zone in the core city which regulates development in this area. These heritage structures, although a subject of pride of the owners, require extensive maintenance. Hence, incentivizing heritage conservation by transparent scientific GIS based documentation of heritage structures while associating the citizens with heritage through crowd-sourcing to share memories associated with buildings and stretches is proposed to facilitate formulation of heritage guidelines and conservation plan which would be implemented through a heritage cell at he ccp.
old secretariat is proposed to become a heritage and art interpretation centre cum museum e-tickets for all tourist attractions would be provided. CSR based adoption of heritage structures along the heritage walk and highlighting heritage walks through markers is proposed.
For provision of improvement of basic services in the entire are under ABD will target at improved quality of life in the selected area through efficient and smart infrastructure for healthier and happier communities. Basic infrastructure is proposed to be improved in the entire ABD and a ‘Smart’ layer is proposed to be added to increase the resource efficiency and improve overall quality of life in the area. Proposed infrastructure Upgradation includes improved roadways, universally accessible walkways and service provisions along the entire area (covering nearly 25km of road length).Initiatives to promote Ecomobility, which will then be extended to the entire city, for provision of 20 luxury mini buses suited to the narrow lanes of core city along with Public bike sharing system with 440 cycles is proposed.
Citizen consultation highlighted issues related to multiplicity of services related excavation. Hence, combined utility trench for water, gas, telecom and electricity would be provided along with 100% coverage of drainage and sewerage network. Electricity network with compact transformers, telecom network and CNG/PNG network for clean fuel with reduced emissions would be provided across ABD. Improved green and open spaces and provision of public toilets for attaining open defecation free status are proposed. to harness the renewable energy potential, generation of 0.5MW of power is proposed. To harness the renewable energy potential, generation of 0.5 MW of power is proposed through roof solar PV panels for use within public establishment like kadamba bus terminal. For improved energy efficiency, entire ABD would be provided with sensor based LED street lighting.
Project targets on improving liveability for urban poor in poor in narrow lanes of Mala Fontainhas heritage zones through improved service provision. Mala Fontainhas are also houses pockets of urban poor where conventional interventions are difficult owing to the undulating terrain and narrow lanes, as a apart of challenge fund initiative of Ministry of housing and Urban poverty alleviation, the city has undertaken the Upgradation of infrastructure facilities in 0.5 sq.km. pocket of Urban Poor through provision of combined utility trench for water gas , electricity and telecom, paving, facade improvement and toilet provisions this initiative is proposed to be extended to the marrow lanes in the entire Mala Heritage area under SCP to provide access to safe and reliable infrastructure to urban poor while reducing diseases and related expenses due to deteriorating infrastructure. Urban poor would also be given preference in construction and other jobs created under these projects. Mala area, located along foothills of Altino also has several steps which facilitate cross contour connectivity by reducing trips to be undertaken by urban poor. This step, which requires upkeep, would be improved under this intervention. Creation of parking free zones with citizen participation would be undertaken.
The project pertains to enhanced efficiency and environmentally sustainable management of water, wastewater and storm water as interconnected components of urban water cycle.
With blue green sustainability as the central theme, this proposal aims at improving water, wastewater and storm water management through interventions targeted at reducing water footprint for the city .For water improved water management, 24×7 water supply network is proposed with smart component of SCADA, GIS and smart water meters to reduce losses. Wastewater management through increased capacity of Patto STP from 0.6 MLD to 2 Mld and also improvement in discharge quality above the prescribed standards to reduce pollution of Rua De Ourem Creek and hence Mandovi river. More than 25% recycling of treated wastewater is proposed to reduce discharge into creek .provision of vacuum sewers in low lying area of Mala and Patto and real time water quality monitoring for creek would facilitate improved wastewater management. Storm Water Management with focus on reducing run-off through catchment conservation of Boca De Vaca and Fonte Pheonix springs and revival of these springs at tourist destination , plantation of 5000 trees and Mala flood control measures proposed.
This Project aims at revitalization of neglected Mala Lake as a recreational water front and biodiversity hotspot for local and tourist. Mala lake which was once a 75,000sq m water body now stands at 20,000 still acting as a blue sponge for runoff from Altino and other areas.
The brackish water lake which is part of ecosystem is also surrounded by pocket of Urban poor. The proposed water front development envisages reviving the lake as a tourist attraction whilst creating employment opportunities related to tourism and aquaculture for local urban poor.
Project aims bridging the spatial gap and cultural disconnect between core city and Patto area through creation of cultural cum recreational hub in Patto and along Rua de Ourem creek with focus on youth and tourists.
Patto area with contemporary administrative and commercial developments is largely deserted after office hours, isolating it from core city. These two islands are proposed to be bridged to complement each other (core city will get more open spaces and Patto area gets footfalls after office hours).Abandoned creek side kiosks and walkways are proposed to be revived as promenade with creek side cafes. Patto cultural zone would be developed on PPP basis for organizing events and festival during weekends and evenings. Goa centre of art, culture and skill development would be developed with involvement of private sector for promotion of art, crafts, yoga, culture and microenterprises with focus on skill training and entrepreneurship opportunities for urban poor.
Church Square being core area of Central business district is rich in heritage. It is iconic representing the image of the city and is cultural hub, but this area also faces issues related to high density, pedestrian safety and traffic congestion.
The proposal envisages transforming the presently chaotic church square into Pedestrian Square with focus on Ecomobility (creating a model public space for replication to other parts of the city), pedestrianization of 18th June road and bhosle square will initiate implementation of Charles Correa foundation decongestion plan for core city, mini buses for public transportation, universally accessible walkways and public bike sharing scheme, culture (creation of artists’ zone bhosle square), heritage (heritage listing and conservation initiatives) to leverage the associated tourism & economic potential (expected increase of 20% tourists).