Important Facts About Smart Township

As urban centres see unprecedented growth across the country, and managing cities is becoming a huge task, there is talk of smart townships across the country. Creating smart cities boosts quality of life, and increases productivity. It is a phenomenon that is growing across the world.

 

One such smart township is coming up in North Bangalore, and all eyes are on what this township has on offer. North Bangalore, specifically about 10 minutes away from the International Airport, is where this smart city/township is being developed. The location is ideal for high networth individuals and frequent fliers. Here are some important facts about smart townships you shouldn’t miss out on:

 

• Vast spaces, like a city

Smart townships are vast, almost resembling cities themselves, but are self-contained. An example of a smart township is the one coming up at Devanahalli, the first of its kind in Bangalore, spread across 130 acres.

 

• Efficient management of resources

Sustainability is the buzzword in most smart townships, and the focus is on efficient management of resources, including energy and water. A smart township will have an effective rainwater harvesting system, apart from recycling facilities. The landscaping will also be done in an efficient and sustainable manner, to curb water wastage.

 

• Top-class design and planning

A smart township is designed by well-known international firms with a reputation for designing great urban spaces.

 

• Best of amenities

Smart townships come with the best of amenities for all its residents. The smart project in Devanahalli has amenities such as recreation areas, school, performing arts space, guesthouse, and large green spaces. The smart township will also include a sports facility with a top-notch academy called Sporting Edge, a brainchild of ex-cricketing legend, Steve Waugh.

 

• Intelligent features and security

Residences in smart townships have intelligent features, in keeping with the ‘smart’ tag. This could be automation at homes, sensors in common areas and CCTV cameras, among others.

 

• ICT – bedrock of smart townships

The focus is on ICT, or information and communications technology. The term involves wi-fi, smart and cloud-based technologies as well. Imagine a smart card and an app for transactions within the integrated township! The Bangalore township has planned Wi-Fi zones, smart card and even an app for cashless transactions.

 

• Waste management

Unplanned urban spaces are plagued by poor waste   management methods, and smart townships seek to correct that by using recycling and composting of organic waste.

 

• Integrated townships

The fact that they are called integrated townships means that smart townships will have everything, from a top club (Signature Club being planned in Devanahalli) to a hospital, a fire station and police outpost. The smart township in Bangalore will have an arts village, with a studio, cafes, and spaces for exhibitions.

 

If you are looking to buy property at an integrated township in Bangalore, look no further than the one in Devanahalli. It is well-connected to the rest of Bangalore, and is easily accessible to areas like Whitefield, Hebbal and Mekhri Circle.