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Community Mapping and Stakeholders
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Today we'll discuss the importance of community mapping and the various stakeholders involved. Can anyone name some of these stakeholders?
The local community members!
Right! The local community is crucial. Apart from them, we also have organizations like the MCGM. Can you tell me what MCGM does?
They provide logistical support and help with surveys, right?
Exactly! They facilitate communication and support the mapping process. Together, they gather essential data on infrastructure and hazards.
What kind of data do they collect?
Great question! They collect land use data, as well as information on community resources like schools and clinics. This data helps in planning and managing community needs.
How does the community help with this data collection?
The community acts as key informants, sharing their experiences and insights, which is vital for accurate mapping and understanding risks.
Let's summarize what we've learned. Community mapping involves various stakeholders like local members and MCGM, focusing on gathering important data for effective urban planning.
Challenges in Infrastructure
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Now, let's shift our focus to the infrastructure challenges in these communities. What are some issues that have surfaced?
Narrow roads and unsafe electricity supply seem to be major problems.
Exactly! These narrow access roads make it difficult for residents to evacuate during floods. What other problems did we notice?
There’s also the poor drainage quality.
Absolutely! Poor drainage can lead to flooding, especially in structures built improperly. Can anyone recall what happened during the 2005 floods?
People struggled to evacuate due to the water and confusion about where to go.
Yes! The lack of designated evacuation routes and early warnings were critical issues. Let's recap: narrow roads, unsafe electricity, and poor drainage all impact community safety significantly.
Community Decisions During Emergencies
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One important aspect we discussed was how community decisions impact evacuations during emergencies. What factors can affect these decisions?
If the head of the household is away, it makes it hard for others to decide to evacuate.
Exactly! This creates a dilemma for families. Additionally, what about the fear of losing property?
Yes! People might be hesitant to leave their belongings behind.
Right! Balancing safety against the fear of loss poses a challenge. To summarize, decision-making during emergencies is often complicated by physical and emotional factors.
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This section highlights the collaborative efforts between various stakeholders, including local communities and governmental organizations, to gather critical infrastructure and hazard data. It emphasizes the community’s role in identifying and addressing issues such as emergency evacuation and inadequate infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Issues
In this section, we explore the vital role that local communities and various stakeholders play in mapping and addressing infrastructure challenges in Greater Mumbai. A collaborative effort between the Global Centre of Excellence in Human Security Engineering at Kyoto University and local community members has been essential in conducting surveys that gather important data on land use, hazards, and existing infrastructure.
Key stakeholders in this process include municipal corporations like the MCGM (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai), who provide logistical support and build rapport with local communities, thereby facilitating the survey process. The data collected includes land use patterns (residential, commercial), types of infrastructures (clinics, schools, community toilets), and significant hazard parameters such as flood duration and building conditions.
The section also highlights notable changes in residential areas, such as the conversion of spaces into commercial zones after 2006 and the unauthorized construction of higher structures (G+1) despite regulations. Infrastructure issues like poor drainage, electric safety concerns, narrow access roads, and unclear evacuation routes during floods are pointed out as critical challenges, exacerbated by community conditions and practices. The lack of designated evacuation places, timely warnings, and decisive leadership during disasters remains a pressing concern for residents, especially women, who may be unable to make swift evacuation decisions during emergencies.
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Community Mapping and Stakeholder Involvement
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Here is a transcript of our discussions with the community we develop the map first and then we put the data into it.
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And here is the level of people different kind of stakeholders starting from our GCOE that is global centre of excellence, human security engineering of Kyoto university team and Local community members and municipal corporations Greater Mumbai especially the involvement of the G-North wards, like we help them in mapping and I say, we also work as the surveyors, and explaining and introducing community the role and objective of the survey.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk describes the first step in a community project focusing on mapping and data collection. The project involves various stakeholders, including the Global Centre of Excellence and local community members. Here, the team collaborates with local participants to create a map that integrates different types of data relevant to the community's needs.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this process as a group of friends planning a community picnic. They first discuss what food they will bring (mapping) based on everyone's preferences (data). Each friend contributes their ideas and helps organize logistics, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
The Role of Local Community and Municipal Corporations
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Local community was the key Informant one of the main actor in this process and MCGM or Municipal Corporations also helped us providing logistics support, helping in building rapport with the people, facilitative say religious and political organizations.
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Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, the importance of local communities and municipal corporations is highlighted. The local community acts as a vital source of information about their environment and needs, while the MCGM provides essential logistical support and facilitates connections between various groups, including religious and political organizations, which helps build trust and cooperation among the community.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a school organizing a talent show. The students (local community) share their ideas for acts, while teachers and staff (municipal corporations) provide resources and organization to ensure everything is in place. The collaboration makes the event successful and enjoyable for everyone.
Data Collection and Types of Infrastructure
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We collected a lot of data there starting from land-use data, residential, commercial, public, playground, infrastructure what are the infrastructures are there, Doctors clinic, community toilet, community taps, school.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the types of data collected by the project team, which includes various aspects of land use such as residential areas, commercial spaces, public facilities like playgrounds, and key infrastructures, including clinics, community toilets, community taps, and schools. This comprehensive data collection helps provide a clear picture of the community's resources and needs.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it like making a detailed shopping list before going to the grocery store. By categorizing items—like fruits, vegetables, snacks, and beverages—you ensure that you buy everything you need and avoid forgetting important items.
Hazard Parameters Considered
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Hazard parameters we considered, flood duration, water level during the flood, areas frequently affected, building height, building materials, building conditions, plinth level these all we collected.
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Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, the focus is on the specific hazard parameters that were taken into account during the data collection process. These parameters include the duration of floods, water levels, frequently affected areas, as well as characteristics of buildings like their height, materials used, and overall conditions. These factors are crucial in assessing risk and planning for future flood events.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a weather forecaster studying past storm patterns to predict future storms. By examining various factors like storm length, wind speed, and areas impacted, forecasters can better prepare communities and give accurate warnings.
Changes in Land Use Post-2006
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Now here are some of the facts that in 2006 after 2006 lot of residential areas this is actually a road this is one of the fraction of the Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, many are transferred into commercial areas.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk highlights significant changes in land use that occurred after 2006, specifically in areas like Rajiv Gandhi Nagar. Many residential areas began to transform into commercial zones, which indicates shifts in the community's economic activities and demographics.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a small neighborhood that used to have mainly family homes. Over time, as more shops and cafes open, the feel of the area changes. It's like moving from a quiet neighborhood to a bustling district with shops and people, reflecting changing needs and lifestyles.
Construction of G+1 Structures
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People started to build G+1 structure in though this is not allowed, but community allowed that community reported that many people are now constructing G+1 structure in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar okay.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the unauthorized construction of G+1 structures (buildings with one additional floor) in the Rajiv Gandhi Nagar area. Despite regulations against such constructions, community members reported that many residents began constructing these additional floors, which could potentially lead to safety and infrastructure challenges.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a school rule against running in the halls for safety. If students start running anyway, they might face a risk of accidents despite the rule in place. Similarly, the construction of additional floors poses risks to community safety when regulations are overlooked.
Issues with Infrastructure Conditions
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And it could be pucca or semi pucca concrete structure, their infrastructures were not grooved, you can see the drainage quality here.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk focuses on the types of building structures in the community—pucca (permanent/concrete) and semi-pucca (semi-permanent) structures. It highlights that the infrastructure, particularly drainage systems, is inadequate, which can exacerbate flooding and other hazards in the area.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a poorly designed water park where the drains can't handle heavy rainfall, causing the park to flood. In similar situations, buildings with inadequate drainage lead to problems during heavy rains, risking damage and safety issues.
Electrical Safety Concerns
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Also the electricity supply; it can easily electrified, and current can kill people during emergency or flood inundations.
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Detailed Explanation
This part addresses the risk associated with electricity supply in the community, especially during emergencies like floods. The risk of electrical hazards is heightened when water mixes with electrical systems, which can lead to dangerous situations.
Examples & Analogies
Picture a wet basement where old electrical wiring is exposed. In such cases, one wrong step can result in severe injury. Just like that, floodwaters pose significant risks to safety regarding electricity.
Challenges with Evacuation Routes
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Access roads are very narrow; you cannot evacuate, two people cannot pass easily from this one.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk explains the difficulties in evacuation due to narrow access roads in the community. These roads can prevent safe and efficient evacuation during emergencies, creating a critical safety issue.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine being in a crowded concert hall where the aisles are very tight. In case of an emergency, it would be challenging for people to exit quickly, leading to panic and danger. Narrow roads in a community mirror this high-risk scenario.
Flood Impact on Evacuations
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And the roads are zig-zagged, so when these roads are filled by water and then during the flood or inundations that you cannot step in we do not know where you are putting your leg okay.
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Detailed Explanation
This chunk highlights the specific challenges posed by zig-zagged roads during flooding. When these roads fill with water, it becomes dangerous for residents to navigate, as they cannot see where they are stepping, increasing the risk of accidents.
Examples & Analogies
Think of walking in a foggy area where you can’t see your feet. Just like it’s easy to trip or fall in fog, flooded, uneven roads can create similar hazards during an emergency.
Challenges of Evacuation during 2005 Flooding
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So in 2005 it was a Mithi river, and this is the road, and the flood came like this okay gradually and then it was around 8.
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Detailed Explanation
This part recalls the specific circumstances of flooding in 2005, detailing how the Mithi River overflowed and flooded the area, illustrating the practical realities faced by residents during such crises.
Examples & Analogies
Picture a river overflowing its banks and gradually covering the nearby roads. Just as it becomes increasingly difficult to escape from rising water, residents faced immense challenges in evacuating.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Community Mapping: Engaging local stakeholders helps gather essential data for urban planning.
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Infrastructure Challenges: Issues like narrow roads and sanitation affect safety and evacuation options.
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Community Decision Dynamics: Decisions during emergencies can be influenced by leadership absence and fear of loss.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In 2005, many residents of a Mumbai locality faced difficulties evacuating due to a sudden flood, illustrating the dangers of poor infrastructure and lacking evacuation protocols.
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Unauthorized construction in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar shows how community practices can contradict existing regulations.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Narrow roads and floods go hand in hand, evacuating fast can turn to sand.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once in a small community, flooding caught everyone unaware. It taught them to always discuss where to go when danger was near and how to prepare.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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MASH - Map, Assess, Survey, Help. These are the steps we follow for effective community mapping.
🎯 Super Acronyms
RISC - Roads, Infrastructure, Safety, Community. Key elements to focus on in urban planning.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: GCOE
Definition:
Global Centre of Excellence, involved in community mapping and data collection.
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Term: MCGM
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Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, providing logistical support.
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Term: Hazard Parameters
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Metrics used to assess risks such as flood duration and building conditions.
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Term: Plinth Level
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The height of the lowest floor of a building above the ground.