ASSESSMENT OF URBAN UTILITIES FOR MUMBAI CITY USING 3D MODELING TECHNIQUES

In the early days, humans used to live in semi-permanent villages. They shift as soon as their land becomes less fertile. With the up-gradation in technology and the rise in the standard of living, people prefer settling in urban locations than living in rural areas. This urbanization leads to challenge in today's planning and development departments. The growth of the world population and migration of people are creating congestion in cities. The cities are now more crowded, dense with persistent traffic problems and a rise in pollution levels. There needs planning for adequate food, sanitation and education for all, and thereby making it necessary to plan for sustainability. Instead of separate residences, they will be constructed vertically. They may possess everything people need in their daily life. The future will see vertical farms and skyscrapers for food production and renewable sources for energy production. The generation of the 3D city model will help in planning and analysis of the city. This helps in the development of small self-sustainable cities mainly focusing on local and sustainable production. We have worked on the Nariman Point, Mumbai in this paper. We have studied the buildings, congestion and land usage of this region and analyzed the current scenario of the region. The 3D modeling of the city will help the city and town planners to optimize the city.