IMPACT OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES 2034 ON MUMBAI

Built Environment refers not only to buildings & structures but also to spaces for interaction such as parks, spaces between buildings, transportation, and, utility network amongst many others. Human beings spend around 90% of their time in a built environment. Chronic diseases are associated with the Built environment. Studies refer to the major findings, of the built environmental attributes, which impacted COVID-19, and transmission speed of diseases, in high-density zones and other effects of the built environment Coronary heart disease and Mental disorders, are also on the rise. Mumbai is a coastal city, with high temperatures & humidity, people are susceptible to fatigue & discomfort caused due to Heat Stress, and Rising temperatures are documented to add to the issues. Correlation has been attempted with Climatic concerns, paper submittal & Development Control Rules 2034. It is concluded that the current rules may be detrimental to the population at large and a need to review is mandatory. Limitations: The Study is an interpretation by the Author and does not aim at the document as a whole. A few sections are studied which may have an impact on the Built Environment.