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Executive Summary

In the face of a global water shortage, Mumbai encounters a substantial water deficit,
with a demand of 4,200 Million Litres per/day to a supply of 3,950 MLD. The city
therefore urgently needs alternative water solutions. The proposed 1600 crore
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s seawater desalination plant at Manori, approved
by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, stands as a promising
solution. The Project, situated in the culturally vibrant village of Manori within
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Mumbai’s Recreation and Tourism Development Zone, presents an innovative scenario
where a vision for community engagement and recreation/tourism can be added to the
proposed industrial development.

This study explores the transformative potential of the Manori Desalination Project,
viewing it beyond its conventional role as a water infrastructure facility. The project in
the context of an urban recreational deficiency zone can be envisioned as a multifaceted
space integrating industrial design with social and cultural recreation/tourism.

Central to this exploration is a deep dive into the socio-cultural elements of the Manori
community and the broader urban audience. Through comprehensive research and
analysis, this study aims to discern the aspirations, needs, and desires of these
stakeholders, thereby informing the development of a program that resonates with their
values and aspirations.

This research underscores the potential of the Manori Desalination Project to redefine
traditional development paradigms by prioritising community empowerment and
fostering stakeholder participation. By reconceptualizing the facility as a catalyst for
positive social change , this thesis aims to contribute to the discourse on innovative
approaches to community development and urban recreational solutions within
Mumbai’s dynamic landscape.

Keywords

Urban Recreation, Industrial Architecture, Sustainable tourism, Community
Empowerment, Community Engagement, Industrial Architecture,

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