What was once an open green space has now turned into a proper residential area? Dipti Das takes a look at what these developments are…
Millennium Towers, Palm Beach road and CIDCO-built societies… that’s what Sanpada is all about. This node was developed in the late 80s and at that time, it was the government that tried to attract people to invest in property in this area. Before CIDCO initiated its developmental works, Sanpada had fields, lakes and plenty of open spaces. However, in the recent past, all this has changed and what stands on this land is a concrete jungle.
Today, the node is bursting at its seams. It was designed as a residential area. Within two decades, by which time only half of the node had actually been developed the distinction of being a property buyer’s paradise. A node with a lakh and a half in 2001 and an area of about 14.5 sq km. soon became a part of Navi Mumbai.
Sanpada has been divided into sectors based on the size of the flats; hence, dividing the demography of the area on a socio-economical basis. Paradise Society, Millennium Towers and Moraj Residency are among the well-know housing societies of the node. The park, in sector 7 is used by the residents of the area for playing cricket matches, but it also serves as a kind of jogger’s park for many.
Besides this, the node has two major construction sites. One is the Sanpada built by private builders, which comprises of more skyscrapers towards Palm Beach road and another one is the CIDCO-built societies that are small, but complete with basic amenities and are properly connected with railway and bus routes. The one constructed by private builders lacks facilities, like proper roads, flyovers, proper connectivity with railway stations and bus depots.
Sectors 1,13,14,15 and 16 of Sanpada have become prized residential localities. Albeit, living in these sectors meant that one would have to travel long distances. Even today, apart from one for two NMMT buses from one or two NMMT buses in these areas, there is still the need for proper public transport.
Apart from this, Sanpada had problems like the exhaust from the Hardily Chemical Plant, the black dust from the rock mine explosion, concrete from the new buildings being developed, pollution from the highway, shortage of water, the constant power cuts, robberies, to name a few.
Today, Sanpada is becoming a happy node with facilities like a two-screen multiplex theater called fun Square, located at Sanpada railway station, a vegetable market, number of novelty stores, schools, etc.
“This node is amazing with huge roads and less pollution. But so boring!” said 15-year-old Vishal Ghai, a tennis player from Sanpada. This is the opinion of most youngsters about Sanpada. In Fact, most of them say that the city could be a nice place to stay for those who do not want to do much.
Fifteen-year-old Anil Dutta also added, “This is mostly a residential area and that is all about this place. And that is all about this place. Very quiet and peaceful. But I still have to go around the city to get to know this place better and to really comment about it.”
Even among municipal officers, Sanpada was considered to be a small node and was merged with Turbhe for its civic facilities and services. Sanpada was even brought under the jurisdiction of the Turbhe police station. Yet, a number of years later, Sanpada began to acquire the reputation of a acquire the reputation of a proper node meant for fast-moving traffic.
The speed limits for cars on the main roads were fixed at 65 kmph and within the thickly populated sectors it was 30 kmph. Trucks and buses were allowed to move at 40 kmph. Considering that other nodes in Navi Mumbai routinely maintain a speed limit of 40 kmph for light mover vehicles, Sanpada must have seemed a very fast moving town indeed.
Today, the node is bursting at its seams. It was designed as a residential area. Within two decades, by which time only half of the node had actually been developed the distinction of being a property buyer’s paradise. A node with a lakh and a half in 2001 and an area of about 14.5 sq km. soon became a part of Navi Mumbai.
Sanpada has been divided into sectors based on the size of the flats; hence, dividing the demography of the area on a socio-economical basis. Paradise Society, Millennium Towers and Moraj Residency are among the well-know housing societies of the node. The park, in sector 7 is used by the residents of the area for playing cricket matches, but it also serves as a kind of jogger’s park for many.
Besides this, the node has two major construction sites. One is the Sanpada built by private builders, which comprises of more skyscrapers towards Palm Beach road and another one is the CIDCO-built societies that are small, but complete with basic amenities and are properly connected with railway and bus routes. The one constructed by private builders lacks facilities, like proper roads, flyovers, proper connectivity with railway stations and bus depots.
Sectors 1,13,14,15 and 16 of Sanpada have become prized residential localities. Albeit, living in these sectors meant that one would have to travel long distances. Even today, apart from one for two NMMT buses from one or two NMMT buses in these areas, there is still the need for proper public transport.
Apart from this, Sanpada had problems like the exhaust from the Hardily Chemical Plant, the black dust from the rock mine explosion, concrete from the new buildings being developed, pollution from the highway, shortage of water, the constant power cuts, robberies, to name a few.
Today, Sanpada is becoming a happy node with facilities like a two-screen multiplex theater called fun Square, located at Sanpada railway station, a vegetable market, number of novelty stores, schools, etc.
“This node is amazing with huge roads and less pollution. But so boring!” said 15-year-old Vishal Ghai, a tennis player from Sanpada. This is the opinion of most youngsters about Sanpada. In Fact, most of them say that the city could be a nice place to stay for those who do not want to do much.
Fifteen-year-old Anil Dutta also added, “This is mostly a residential area and that is all about this place. And that is all about this place. Very quiet and peaceful. But I still have to go around the city to get to know this place better and to really comment about it.”
Even among municipal officers, Sanpada was considered to be a small node and was merged with Turbhe for its civic facilities and services. Sanpada was even brought under the jurisdiction of the Turbhe police station. Yet, a number of years later, Sanpada began to acquire the reputation of a acquire the reputation of a proper node meant for fast-moving traffic.
The speed limits for cars on the main roads were fixed at 65 kmph and within the thickly populated sectors it was 30 kmph. Trucks and buses were allowed to move at 40 kmph. Considering that other nodes in Navi Mumbai routinely maintain a speed limit of 40 kmph for light mover vehicles, Sanpada must have seemed a very fast moving town indeed.
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