The Institute of Town Planners, India, State Chapter, organised an East Zone Conference on "Transit Oriented Development" and "Future Sports City, Bhubaneswar" here on Saturday.
Minister for Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water, Law, Housing and Urban Development Pratap Jena inaugurated the event while, among others, Commissioner, BMC and VC, BDA, Prem Chandra Chaudhary, president, Institute of Town Planners, India Prof DS Meshram spoke.
After detailed discussions and deliberations, it was recommended that Transit Oriented Development (TOD) be enforced at micro level by following the bottom up approach. While permitting multistoried high-density buildings near transport nodes, safety aspects need to be given high priority. TOD should focus on pedestrians and cyclists as well. Parking needs to be provided near high density mixed land use zones/ buildings. Preference be given to EWS, LIG and MIG who will be in fact using public transport and not to the HIG who will be using the personal transport.
The participation of private sector in providing infrastructure both physical and social, in Sports City be encouraged by giving them certain incentives.
The sports complex should focus on integrated sports theme, so that sporting events catalyse activities like tourism, conventions and festivals. Sport City should provide for a wide range of sport activities.