Andhra Pradesh OKs High-Rise Slum Redevelopment, Starting with 177 Units in Velampeta

Why in news

The Andhra Pradesh Government approved a high-rise slum redevelopment model in Visakhapatnam using the DBFT approach to facilitate in-situ housing.

Background

The project involves constructing 177 housing units in Velampeta, Visakhapatnam, with buildings up to 45 meters tall. It utilizes a Design, Build, Finance, and Transfer (DBFT) model and a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) ratio of 1:4.

Facts for Prelims

• FactThe pilot project in Velampeta involves the construction of 177 housing units.
• S&TThe redevelopment model utilizes high-rise construction up to 45 meters tall.
• FactThe project employs a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) ratio of 1:4.
• FactThe DBFT (Design, Build, Finance, and Transfer) approach is the primary model for redevelopment.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges and benefits of in-situ slum redevelopment models in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities. How can TDR and DBFT models address these challenges?

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• urban spatial constraints
• financial sustainability via DBFT
• social inclusion through in-situ housing
• regulatory relaxations

Keywords: in-situ redevelopment · Transferable Development Rights · DBFT model · urban housing · spatial planning

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