HMR managing director N.V.S. Reddy instructed that architects ought to promote high-rises, business hubs and academic establishments, alongside the metro corridors, to cut back dependency on automotive journey. | Photo Credit: File Photo
Speaking because the chief visitor on the All India Architecture Reconnect Summit held right here, Mr. Reddy underlined the significance of transit-oriented growth and instructed that alongside the metro corridors, architects ought to promote high-rise residential complexes, business hubs and academic establishments, thereby lowering dependency on automotive journey.
“With fast urbanisation, transportation challenges additionally rise. Hyderabad Metro Rail has gained immense recognition because of its snug journey expertise, power effectivity and emphasis on girls’s security,” he mentioned.
Solutions to urbanisation should be explored from each social and financial views. It shouldn’t be seen as a possibility for nationwide growth however not a problem, he added. “Architects ought to leverage their technical experience to develop progressive concepts to deal with inhabitants progress, environmental degradation, air pollution management and fast-paced urbanisation,” he identified.
Drawing a parallel with China, Mr. Reddy noticed that by prioritising the commercial sector and shifting a good portion of the workforce from agriculture to trade, the method of urbanisation may be utilised to speed up India’s progress trajectory.
The MD known as upon architects to mix fashionable applied sciences with conventional Indian design rules and the usage of eco-friendly supplies to make city life less complicated and extra livable. The mannequin of Singapore’s rainwater harvesting initiatives ought to be adopted the place integration of rainwater storage methods is a necessary a part of city tasks.
Published – September 15, 2025 12:37 am IST
