Integrated Township - All You Need to Know

By Lodha

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. But What Is Integrated Township?

2. Ingredients To A Successful Township Project

3. Zeroing In On Your Home In A Township

4. Frequently Asked Question

Buying a house is an important life decision. There are several considerations one needs to take to finalize their dream home. Here, the buyer has a choice between a standalone building and a township, a gated community. A standalone building has very few or no amenities. In contrast, a well-developed township in India offers many advantages - a great community, better quality of life at affordable prices, great infrastructure along with a wide range of amenities and facilities and well-planned spaces. It's akin to a mini-city where the campus is self-sufficient and caters to almost all the daily requirements of its residents without them having to go outside the campus. Many of the integrated townships also incorporate commercial centres, schools and even hospitals.

It's akin to a mini-city where the campus is self-sufficient and caters to almost all the daily requirements of its residents without them having to go outside the campus. Many of the integrated townships also incorporate commercial centres, schools and even hospitals.

But What Is Integrated Township?

Integrated township, meaning a self-contained and sustainable urban development that includes a mix of residential, commercial, educational, recreational and healthcare facilities within a single community. Integrated townships are designed to provide residents with all the necessary amenities and services in one place, reducing the need for travel and promoting a high quality of life. They often feature modern infrastructure and green spaces and are typically built on the outskirts of cities to provide a peaceful and serene living environment.

Ingredients To A Successful Township Project

Integrated Urban Area

An extremely well-planned township makes use of every single piece of land or area by converting it into a multi-functional area. For example, a lake could be used as a retention pond while also adding to the beauty of the landscape. Good quality homes come nicely packaged with a landscaped environment, well-thought building layouts, wide roads and spaces for leisure and entertainment.

One-Stop-Shop for All Your Needs

Several community recreational areas like parks, sports fields, multi-purpose courts and swimming pools encourage good health and lead to close bonding between residents. Apart from this, townships will also contain shops catering to all your daily essential needs and even have facilities like an ATM and medical centre. Live with the best of township amenities and lead a healthy and comfortable lifestyle.

State-Of-The-Art Security Features

Safety and security are taken care of through patrolling at multiple checkpoints, smart access systems and efficient CCTV surveillance cameras with central monitoring. Thus ensuring complete peace of mind.

Sustainable and Green Living

Modern integrated townships are also becoming environmentally friendly with sustainability initiatives, which in the long run can help minimise carbon footprint. Common features in a township include comprehensive green cover, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, usage of solar energy and provisions of e-bikes or cycles as a mode of internal transport, among many
others.

Live-Learn-Work-Play

Newer townships being constructed are also incorporating commercial and industrial zones, thus providing work opportunities at walking distance from home. Several of these township projects are also built closer to large industrial estates or software parks. This concept is a hit, especially in Mumbai where travel time gets reduced drastically. Similarly, you will find schools within the township or in close vicinity which saves up time on an everyday basis. Many of them will also incorporate multiplexes, retail outlets or malls.

Palava- a township in Mumbai by Lodha, is one such integrated live-work-learn-play city, spread over 4,500 acres and home to over 1 lakh people. The city offers a lifetime of exceptional living with a range of international standard facilities including office buildings, world-class educational institutions, high-quality sports facilities, a mall, a high-quality pedestrian-friendly environment, grand clubhouses, community spaces, and more.

Zeroing In On Your Home In A Township

Before you take that step of purchasing your dream home in an integrated township, here are a few things that you need to consider.

Choose a Builder With a Good Track Record

Since townships are large-scale projects, it's important to check whether the builder can complete and maintain the project. Look at their track record of delivering large-scale projects. Ensure they have the necessary approvals/clearances for the project.

Connectivity to the Rest of the City

Owing to their size, townships are generally developed on the outskirts, enquire about the travel/mobility options provided. An ideal scenario would be if it were close to the main highways.

Easy Access to Basic Facilities

See if the project provides basic facilities like grocery stores, banks and medical facilities. This will ensure you won't have to venture out of the development to avail of the same.

Lifestyle Amenities for Quality Living

Find out what the township has to offer. Don't get tempted by the wide range of township amenities, instead see what fits your need and requirement. Also, check the complete plan for each amenity. Not all of them may be available right at the start.

Additional Benefits at Your Doorstep

Several townships include schools, hospitals and also commercial spaces which offer employment opportunities within the premises.

Partnerships with Service Providers will Provide Added Value

When shortlisting a township, one important factor to consider is the tie-ups and partnerships regarding service providers. For instance, developers may have tie-ups with professional wellness players to manage the gymnasium or tie-ups with health clinics to facilitate basic health care.

Approved Municipal Support

Ensure that the project has been approved by the local municipal authority for municipal facilities such as water, electricity and sewage disposal from the very beginning.

Towards a Sustainable Future

Give it the green signal if it has features like lawns and gardens, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, use of solar energy and adopting efficient ways of reducing pollution.

Frequently Asked Question

1. What defines the concept of an integrated township?

The concept of an integrated township revolves around creating self-sustaining urban communities that offer a comprehensive range of amenities and services within a single development.

2. What is the vision for an integrated township?

The goal is to minimize the need for commuting by providing everything residents require within the township itself, promoting sustainability, convenience, and a sense of community.

3. What are the requirements for integrated townships?

Integrated townships necessitate a diverse array of amenities spanning residential, commercial, educational, recreational, and healthcare facilities to promote self-sufficiency and convenience within a unified urban environment.