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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, Host of OoruLabs talks to Anjali Karol Mohan, Urban Planner and Partner, Integrated Design on how the recent FAR amendment bill by the Karnataka Government will yield very little compared to the potential dramatic improvements if could have brought to the cities in the state.

The conversation discusses the recent amendment to the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, which allows developers to obtain additional floor area ratio (FAR) by paying a fee. The amendment aims to generate revenue for land acquisition and public infrastructure development. However, the conversation highlights several concerns and limitations of the amendment. It questions whether the amendment will actually result in compact development and generate significant revenue. It also raises issues related to the dominance of large developers, the neglect of small developers, the lack of accountability for the use of funds, and the absence of a comprehensive master plan. The conversation emphasizes the need for evidence-based decisions, proactive planning, and a holistic approach to urban development.

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Keywords

Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, floor area ratio, FAR, revenue generation, land acquisition, public infrastructure development, compact development, large developers, small developers, accountability, master plan, urban development

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Takeaways

The amendment to the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act allows developers to obtain additional floor area ratio (FAR) by paying a fee, aiming to generate revenue for land acquisition and public infrastructure development.

There are concerns about whether the amendment will actually result in compact development and generate significant revenue.

The amendment primarily benefits large developers, while neglecting the role of small developers who contribute significantly to urban development.

There is a lack of accountability for the use of funds generated through the amendment, and it is unclear how the funds will be utilized to improve the city's infrastructure and living conditions.

The absence of a comprehensive master plan and a proactive approach to urban development hinders the effectiveness of the amendment and the overall planning process.

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Sound Bites

"It depends on what lens you're looking at."

"Your city is anyway sprawling because that sprawl is a result of your land use.”

"Cities are created largely by the mid-segment and the very small segment developer."

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:25 Understanding Density and the FAR Amendment

03:27 Debating the Pros and Cons of the FAR Amendment

06:19 The Challenges of Compact Development and Vertical Growth

09:11 The Dominance of Large Developers and Neglect of Small Developers

28:46 The Need for a Comprehensive Master Plan and Proactive Planning

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