Buoyant Bangalore

Buoyant Bangalore



Infrastructure is the key to an efficient and comfortable Bangalore – a city you just don’t want to leave
The Times of India




The New Year is here. This time around, Bangaloreans have a wish list like never before. The civic agencies and State Government have come out strong with positive moves on the infrastructure front. Some 'feel good factor' is in the air again. With Bangalore at crossroads, civic infrastructure holds the key. In the coming years, if the city is to be efficient and work well for entrepreneurs and residents alike, more civic infrastructure needs to fall in place. It entails visions being translated into reality. This New Year, the people are daring to dream of a Bangalore geared to take the meteoric rise it has seen down the years in its stride.

Metro Rail


The green barricades dotting the city announcing works to put the metro on track is a welcome sign to commuters. This project has been on the cards for a long time. Getting it off the track and on the fast lane to completion will be a key issue on the scanner of corporate houses looking for a base in the South. This mass transit system will make the city a lot more efficient. It holds the key to solving the traffic congestion during peak hours. That apart, the Metro Rail brings another dimension to the city's skyline. It will entail business opportunities and ancillary development.

Peripheral Ring Road


Even as the Outer Ring Road turns into another of the city's 'main roads', the Peripheral Ring Road is on the anvil. With links to the Outer Ring Road and connecting planned satellite towns, this project holds much promise. Bangalore is known to grow towards and around any major road developed. This road too will entail large-scale development with the possibilities of 'corridors' and designated zones. It will open up parcels of land for commercial development with the connectivity it brings. This civic infrastructure is vital to the growing city, as connectivity to different corners is crucial as the city sprawls, making localities across its length and breadth 'distant'.

Bangalore-Mysore expressway


Another major milestone in the development of the city will be the Bangalore-Mysore expressway and 'knowledge corridor'. This will bring the two cities closer, paving the way for commercial development and business opportunities. Once this project is complete, with its planned townships, the real estate market in the city will see another front opening up. The integrated townships will see another option opening up for those looking for investments in property.
The corridor is more than just a broad road linking the two cities. It brings with it job opportunities, large corporate houses and a host of commercial opportunities. It will fuel business avenues for many segments and lead to economic empowerment. All along the corridor, there will be possibilities for developers to exploit the huge potential such a venture creates.

Flyovers


The numerous flyovers planned at the major intersections in the city will augment connectivity, bringing muchneeded relief to commuters. At peak hours, these intersections see traffic piling up leading to increased commuting times. With flyovers and grade separators, it will make it easier to reach destinations, saving time and fuel. With the Peripheral Ring Road and Bangalore-Mysore expressway falling in place, these projects become all the more important. The city is growing geographically and will see more people using its arterial roads. The pressure on these intersections is bound to increase and the flyovers will go a long way in making the city efficient for commuters.
Some of these projects are set to see major progress, if not completion, during the course of this year. Bangalore's employment potential is growing and its real estate market is buoyant. The Greater Bangalore project holds much promise. The city continues to draw talent from across the country. 2007 will be a year of hope. Hope for a Bangalore like yesteryears' - one you get so used to, you just don't want to leave.