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Strengthening Urban Management India 2004

City Development Strategy As a Strategic Tool for City Development: Hyderabad Experience

Prof. V. Srinivas Chary

Dr A. Narender

Administrative Staff College of India

Bella Vista

Hyderabad

Why CDS?

Cities need to plan ahead in order to make more informed choices about the future and they need to act now

A city development strategy supports cities in this critical decision-making process and is focused on implementation

What is CDS?

IT IS A TOOL TO HELP TO CREATE

SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Objective of CDS

To create cities that are:

Manageable – well governedCompetitive – economically productiveBankable - sound financial healthLivable - high quality environment

What is CDS?

It is an action plan for equitable growth in cities and their surrounding regions, developed and sustained through participation, to improve the quality of life for all citizens

What CDS Does?

Helps diagnose the challenges faced by the city

Develops strategic and process oriented thinking

Creates better understanding of linkages between interventions and outcomes

What CDS Does?

Enables participation of stakeholders including the poor in development

Optimises city resources for growth and development

Helps to link up with national and global economies

CDS Process

Stakeholder analysisPreparation of comprehensive

development frameworkCity consultationsVision, SAP and CIP Implementation and Monitoring

Who is Responsible for Preparing CDS?

The local government under the leadership of Mayor/Commissioner

A high level inter institutional task force under the Chairpersonship of Mayor/Commissioner

Appointing a Local Partner Institution

CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY HYDERABAD

The Context

Hyderabad U.A. with a population of 5.75 million is the sixth largest city in the country

Embarked on a high growth path, the city needs to attract investments and address the issues of poverty

The Context

Role model for successful and sustained urban community development programme

Pioneer in implementing innovative approaches for the poor

Made a paradigm shift from conventional slum improvement projects to institutionalised approach through consultative process

The Context

Series of consultationsSetting up of UCDS cell and preparation

of Project Concept DocumentCommunity consultations and

preparation of micro action plans Institutional strengthening and capacity

building of agencies, communities and LPI

The Context

CDS Hyderabad is an outcome of above interventions

Aims to set out guiding principles for future urban development investments within a comprehensive city development framework

Aims to build convergence of various ongoing programmes and initiatives

The Partnership

Initiated and owned by MCHFinancially and technically supported by

UMP-UN HABITAT, Cities Alliance and WSP-SA

ASCI is the LPI

The Responsibility and Guidance

Rested with the PSCPSC comprised-Partners, heads of service

providing agencies, representatives of private and community sector

Chaired by the Commissioner MCHMet from time to time to review and approve

the progress and plan the next steps

CDS Hyd. Objectives

Preparing a Comprehensive Development Framework

stakeholder analysis mapping of development initiatives background studies and concept

papers

CDS Hyd. Objectives

Preparation of Strategic Action Plan and the City Assistance Programme through consultations

Securing adoption by donor agenciesDocumentation and dissemination

Key Activities

Constitution of PSC-11 core members and nine special invitees

Mapping of development initiativesOrientation programme for elected

representatives of MCHStakeholder analysis

Key Activities

Stakeholder consultationPreparation of background studies and

concept papers leading to preparation of Comprehensive Development Framework

City ConsultationConstitution of working groups and

working group meetings

Key Activities

Workshop for developing indicators Inter-working group workshop to share the

working group reports CDS document preparation outlining Strategic

Action Plan and City Assistance programme Final city consultation Round table consultation for implementation Donor consultation

Key Stakeholders

State government and city level planning and service providing agencies

Line departments of the state government

Private sector agencies including chambers of commerce and industry

Non-governmental organisations and community based organisations

FOCUS AREAS

Focus Areas of CDSNine focus areas were identified and

nine working groups were constituted for the focus areas to identify key challenges and formulate strategies and action plans.

The SAP and CIP are prepared based on the working groups reports

Nine Working Group Areas Governance Poverty Alleviation Economic Development Environment, Tourism and Culture Water and Sanitation Solid Waste Management Traffic and Transportation Health and Education Urban Finance

KEY CHALLENGES

Governance Multiplicity of institutions and lack of inter

institutional coordination- around 18 institutions and more than 28 programmes

Functional and spatial fragmentation of the metropolitan city-10 municipalities

Lack of effective grievance redressal mechanisms

Limited transparency and accountability

Poverty Alleviation Providing security of tenure, housing and

basic services Lack of understanding of magnitude of slums

and data base Weak community institutions and structures Inadequate livelihood opportunities and

employment Adhoc approaches to service delivery to the

poor

Economic Development Concerns about provision of infrastructure to

mega projects-isolated islands? Haphazard and unplanned growth of city and

surrounding areas-skewed spatial development Lack of appropriate policy support Decline of the old city Risk of exclusion of poor/strategies for informal

sector Inadequate policy for relocation of industries

Environment, Tourism and Culture

Rapid and unsustainable growth of population and distortions in land use

Increased air and noise pollution-automobile industry and weak enforcement

Water and sanitation-inequitable, unsustainable and expensive approaches

Decline or stagnation in green cover and open spaces

Tourism at the cost of culture and heritage-decline in culture and heritage

Water Supply and Sanitation Scarcity of sources-drying up of existing sources,

weak catchment management Depletion of ground water-unregulated

abstraction and contamination Non-revenue water-physical and commercial

losses Limited coverage of sewerage-38%-huge

resources need Weak institutional and legislation mechanism Need to address the issues concerning the poor

Solid Waste Management Lack of comprehensive data base-affecting route

rationalization and optimization of transportation costs

Challenges in compliance with solid waste rules-creation of awareness, source segregation and separation of bio-medical waste

Ineffective strategies for processing of waste Problems in developing disposal sites Lack of community participation

Traffic and Transportation Rapid growth of population and economic

activities-skewed –large volumes of traffic Rapid growth of private vehicles-ineffective mass

transportation system Lack of integration of land use planning and

transportation Traffic problems-delays, low speed, congestion,

parking etc. Environmental problems-air and noise pollution

Health and Education Lack of clear understanding and assessment of

health status Increase in the incidence of infectious diseases Poor retention of students Mainstreaming and bridging Inadequate infrastructure –health and education Multiple agencies-health and education Lack of MCH role in education

Urban FinanceHigh growth in finances and revenue

surplus- unsustainable in natureExpenditure bubble is createdBudgets for the past few years were

overprojectedGradual erosion of favourable factors for

tapping resources

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

Hyderabad Vision

HYDERABAD-AN INCLUSIVE CITIZEN CITY OF NATURE, CULTURE AND PROGRESS

Governance Inclusive city-adopted in citizen charters,

decision-making forums-voice for the poor Decentralization-ward level consultative

committees High level task force with MCH as umbrella

organization at the metropolitan level-address spatial and functional fragmentation-replicate best practices in municipalities

E-governance for grievance redressal Strengthening citizen charters, MCH web site,

report card system

Poverty Alleviation Need for clear policy framework-

governance, land, infrastructure and livelihoods

Slum survey-comprehensive understandingDenotification policy for better targetingStrengthening institutions-UCDS as

umbrella organisation-UHP as focal point-CBOs

Poverty Alleviation Land and shelter-implementation of G.Os

for regularization, slum redevelopment ground plus second floor units

Livelihood and employment- based on understanding of local economy-resource centres

Gender concerns, communication strategy, community challenge fund, resource generation etc.

Economic DevelopmentAppropriate policy and institutional framework-

benchmarking with best practicesRelocation policy-based on the experiences of

National Capital Region Planning Board Integrated metropolitan planning- a task force Infrastructure in mega projects and linking with

city

Economic DevelopmentConvergence and synchronisation approaches

for promoting growth engines-tourism, hospitality, recreation, outsourcing etc.

Policy and support systems for informal sector Old city regeneration-appropriate economic

activities and infrastructure

Environment, Tourism and Culture Restricting population growth and land use-

shifting govt. offices, satellite towns, incentives for relocation

Preventing air and noise pollution-city level transport policy, enforcement

Improved water and sanitation-protecting and conserving water sources, preventing pollution of water bodies

Environment, Tourism and Culture

Increasing green cover and open spaces-set targets, mapping of infrastructure, awareness, partnerships

Holistic approach to tourism, culture and heritage-comprehensive EIA for all projects, avoid trade-offs, enforce rules, involve stakeholders

Framework for environmental risk assessment-develop and implement for all projects

Water and Sanitation Micro-planning approach-planning and

implementation of projects for the poor through participation and prioritization

Conjunctive use of water resources-use based on holistic approach to all water sources

Restructuring HMWSSB-more representative and accountable board, staff ratio, HRD and personnel policies

Water and Sanitation Creation of Watershed Development Authority-

with representatives from all stakeholders Private Sector Participation-study options and

select the preferred option Decentralized planning-options for decentralized

water treatment and distribution and collection, treatment and disposal of sewage may be studied

Solid Waste Management A comprehensive GIS based study and

mapGreater involvement of DWACUA

groups-training Study to assess resource mobilization

potentialseparate cell and hotline facility to

address grievance redressal

Solid Waste Management Awareness campaign and strengthening

partnershipsZero waste approach through

processing and recycling-composting, waste to energy

Development of cost effective sanitary landfill sites

Training and capacity building of all stakeholders

Traffic and Transportation Intersection geometry improvements-386

junctions-substantial improvements with marginal investments-channelisers for directing traffic flows into specific channels

Signal system optimization and area traffic control system-100 signalised intersections-integration with surrounding municipal areas

Traffic signs and markings-need for standardisation

Road widening& link road development

Traffic and Transportation Public transit system-rationalisation and

optimisation, developing dedicated lanes-proper development of MRTS

Structural Plan and transit oriented development –lead role for transit policy in urban planning-balancing land use and transit infrastructure-25 year plan

Traffic and Transportation Unified Administration-single agency for design,

development and implementation-stakeholder participation and professional expertise

Safety policy-policy document for promoting safety-safety audit-accountability of responsible agencies

Environment policy – strict enforcement of vehicular pollution levels-efficient vehicle technology and fuel policy

Services for Poor-Efficient and affordable public transport linking jobs and residences

Health and Education Developing database and information system-

through survey and mapping exercise Government should not only be a service

provider but also a regulator Encouraging private sector with social

commitment-complementary roles for public and private sectors

Water and sanitation-high priority areas –good quality of basic services

Health and Education Upgraded health infrastructure in

government hospitals and UHPsAccessible and quality universal educationA clear approach to retention-infrastructure

provision-minimum learning guarantee index-monitoring and regulation

Health and Education Mainstreaming and bridging- analysis of

group profile and formulating strategy-private sector should have social commitment

Inter institutional coordination-both health and education-and at the metropolitan level

MCH should provide primary education

Urban Finance Prudent and realistic financial management-in view

of tapering of potential, increased O&M etc. Financial information and database-assessments,

demand, collections-GIS and MIS Revenue enhancement and expenditure control-

rationale increase in tariffs,new sources,leakages plugging etc

Innovations and best practices Budgeting and accounting reforms

CITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

Projects Not Requiring External Resources

1 Hyderabad as Inclusive City-Citizen charters, vision statement etc

2 Decentralization-Ward level consultative committees

3 High level task force for metropolitan area

4 Security of tenure-notifying non-notified slums

5 Strengthening community structures


6 Communication strategy- to inform the poor about programmes

7 Integrated metropolitan planning

8 Policy on decentralized population growth

9 Land use development as per norms

10 Project on prevention of air and noise pollution


11 Strategy for prudent and realistic financial management

12 Safety policy and environment policy

13 Unified Administration

14 Creation of watershed development authority

15 Assessment of ground water abstraction

Projects Requiring External Resources

1 Study for establishing appropriate institutional framework for watsan services

2 Strengthening transparency and civic engagement –revising citizen charters, report cards

3 Census survey of slums

4 Comprehensive slum upgradation

5 Study on informal sector and livelihoods


6 Integrated economic modeling study

7 Integrated physical and economic infrastructure

8 Old city regeneration

9 Study and policy for informal sector

10 Provision of sanitation facilities


11 Extension of VGDS

12 Community zero waste centers

13 Krishna Water Supply Phase I, II and III

14 System Mapping and Assessment

15 Total Extension of Sewerage System


16 Restructuring and strengthening of HMWSSB

17 Improving riding quality of existing roads

18 Upgradation of important roads

19 Street lighting

20 Strengthening UHPs


21 Infrastructure mapping in schools and provision

22 Mainstreaming and bridging

23 Provision of education by MCH

24 GIS based and Computerized Financial Data Base and Information System

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Conclusions Institutional coordination and

strengthening Metropolitan ApproachPro-poor focus-slum upgradation and

livelihoodsEmphasis on civil society, community

and citizen/customerOld city regeneration

ConclusionsWater supply and sanitationNeed for specific studies and surveys

for developing data base and information

Participatory planning and processesCommunication policyTraining and capacity building

Key Lessons/Outcomes Wealth of analytical information Realization of the need for spatial and

functional convergence Intense involvement of stakeholders High ownership by local government Consensus building and capacity building Preparation of SAP and CIP Framework for implementation of CDS

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