PUNE SMART CITY
AUNDH, BANER & BALEWADI
India
The Pune Smart City project encompasses integrated development across transportation, housing, environment, and public services. Aundh, Baner, and Balewadi form a crucial cluster within Pune’s Smart City initiative under India’s Smart Cities Mission. These neighbourhoods are pilot zones for area-based development focusing on upgrading urban infrastructure, improving liveability, and showcasing innovative urban planning through integrated technology and citizen engagement.
The project emphasises the development of ‘complete streets’ featuring wider footpaths, dedicated cycling tracks, adaptive traffic management, and enhanced public spaces. The Baner-Balewadi corridor is a showcase for smart urban mobility with improved connectivity to IT hubs like Hinjewadi. Efforts include stormwater management, landscaping, and community-centric urban design that have catalysed significant real estate appreciation and enhanced public amenities.
Future Cities criteria compliance
Environmental & Nature
Sustainability measures focus on pollution control, green spaces, water conservation, and encouraging non-motorised transport modes. Stormwater harvesting, solid waste management, and eco-friendly construction practices form core components of the environmental strategy, consistent with Pune’s broader climate goals.
Smart City
Advanced ICT infrastructure supports adaptive traffic signals, real-time monitoring, smart parking, and IoT-enabled utilities. Digital governance platforms facilitate citizen participation, service delivery, and data-driven urban management to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness.
Human-Centric
The smart city plan values walkability, safety, and inclusive public spaces to enhance community interaction and quality of life. Enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, recreational zones, and neighbourhood connectivity promote active lifestyles and social inclusivity in a vibrant urban environment.
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