Bandra-Kurla complex
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The Bandra-Kurla complex is a planned commercial complex in the suburbs of the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay). According to MMRDA, the complex is the first of a series of "growth centres" created to "arrest further concentration" of offices and commercial activities in South Mumbai. It change the travel pattern in mumbai.
This complex has come up on marshy land on either side of Mahim Creek.
BKC, as it is known, is also an example of callous planning with no concern for either the environment or residential areas in its vicinity. The area was created by destroying hundreds of hectares of mangroves near the Mahim nature park despite the protests of environmentalists. It was built at a higher level than the neighbouring residential colonies which began to experiencing monsoon flooding soon after. The noise pollution from the main BKC road is also tremendous since it was built right next to the residential colonies though the plan was to build the road on the other side abutting the remaining mangroves. BKC is a perfect example of how callous and anti-people planning in India is.
[edit] History
The MMRDA was appointed as the "Special Planning Authority" for planning and developing the Bandra-Kurla complex in 1977.
In 2007, Shakira performed at the complex. Iron Maiden performed in 2008.
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[edit] External links
- Pictures of Bandra Kurla Complex
- Page on Bandra-Kurla complex on MMRDA website
- Another page about Bandra-Kurla complex
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