Best area for living -less pollution, accessible

Suzzell22 · Jul 12th, 2007, 19:20

We are moving to Mumbai in the next month and are thinking about areas we would like to live in. We would like something in close commuting distance to Nariman Point. However, we have two small kids and are looking to find a less polluting environment. We will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom. Any suggestions?

capt_mahajan · Jul 12th, 2007, 19:42

"close commuting distance to Nariman Point" and "less pollution" may be mutually exclusive, specially if you compare obvious pollution (vehicular smoke and noise pollution)

Better areas would include Altamount Road, areas like Little Gibbs Road off Hanging Gardens, areas near the sea on Nepean Sea Road, and maybe even a small part of Cuffe Parade but please remember that these are small pockets in a big city, these are expensive pockets and I have some doubts that the levels of pollution are that much lower here than elsewhere.

Suzzell22 · Jul 12th, 2007, 22:32

Thanks for your advice. I do realize that the city is polluted but I have heard that the south of mumbai is less polluted than the north (Juhu, West Khar) and then someone else said these are more polluted. It may just be a case of what you said which is there are small pockets throughout the city with relatively less pollution but relatively being the key word.

AvidTrekker · Jul 13th, 2007, 01:10

Marine Drive is the road on the sea coast which ends at Nariman Point. Try for leasing out a sea facing apartment on Nariman Point. Its got fresh sea breeze [ozone from the sea] and the commute will be negligible...
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GoanCanuck · Jul 13th, 2007, 01:38

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Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Try for leasing out a sea facing apartment on Nariman Point. Its got fresh sea breeze [ozone from the sea] and the commute will be negligible...
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Good advice. Of course the cost of a sea facing apartment will be very very expensive. At least $3000/month.

capt_mahajan · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:46

Very few sea facing apartments on Marine Drive. But an excellent idea if you can get one, and afford it.

Though even within those A/B/C roads at Churchgate, you may be ok.

PS:The OP may want to look at the few apartments around the Oval too, near Churchgate. May be noisy, though.

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 13th, 2007, 09:14

You can extend your search for accommodation from Marine Drive to Napean Sea Road...may be up to Breach Candy. All these areas are either sea facing or very near the sea coast. Since heavy vehicles in these areas are prohibited, with sea breeze,I guess the pollution will be relatively lesser than the other areas in Mumbai.

Sadanand

capt_mahajan · Jul 13th, 2007, 09:16

Sadanand is right...Some sea facing apartments in Walkeshwar may be good too.

Hey, aren't we all assuming that the OP's budget is high ?

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 13th, 2007, 09:30

It is a cost vs less pollution

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Familyonthemove · Jul 15th, 2007, 01:24

Less pollution and commute distance to Nariman point .... ?

Dubai?

capt_mahajan · Jul 15th, 2007, 09:14

If money is no object, Dubai/Juhu may be faster than Nariman Point/Juhu

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 15th, 2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

If money is no object, Dubai/Juhu may be faster than Nariman Point/Juhu

It may not remain so for long if the congestion at Mumbai Airport worsens.

Sadanand

Jul 12th, 2007, 19:20	#1
Suzzell22 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United States Posts: 4	Best area for living -less pollution, accessible We are moving to Mumbai in the next month and are thinking about areas we would like to live in. We would like something in close commuting distance to Nariman Point. However, we have two small kids and are looking to find a less polluting environment. We will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom. Any suggestions?

Jul 12th, 2007, 22:32	#3
Suzzell22 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United States Posts: 4	Thanks for the reply Thanks for your advice. I do realize that the city is polluted but I have heard that the south of mumbai is less polluted than the north (Juhu, West Khar) and then someone else said these are more polluted. It may just be a case of what you said which is there are small pockets throughout the city with relatively less pollution but relatively being the key word.

Jul 13th, 2007, 01:10	#4
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Jul 12th, 2007, 19:42	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,741	"close commuting distance to Nariman Point" and "less pollution" may be mutually exclusive, specially if you compare obvious pollution (vehicular smoke and noise pollution) Better areas would include Altamount Road, areas like Little Gibbs Road off Hanging Gardens, areas near the sea on Nepean Sea Road, and maybe even a small part of Cuffe Parade but please remember that these are small pockets in a big city, these are expensive pockets and I have some doubts that the levels of pollution are that much lower here than elsewhere.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:46	#6
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,741	Very few sea facing apartments on Marine Drive. But an excellent idea if you can get one, and afford it. Though even within those A/B/C roads at Churchgate, you may be ok. PS:The OP may want to look at the few apartments around the Oval too, near Churchgate. May be noisy, though.

Jul 13th, 2007, 09:14	#7
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 826	You can extend your search for accommodation from Marine Drive to Napean Sea Road...may be up to Breach Candy. All these areas are either sea facing or very near the sea coast. Since heavy vehicles in these areas are prohibited, with sea breeze,I guess the pollution will be relatively lesser than the other areas in Mumbai. Sadanand

Jul 13th, 2007, 09:16	#8
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,741	Sadanand is right...Some sea facing apartments in Walkeshwar may be good too. Hey, aren't we all assuming that the OP's budget is high ?

Jul 13th, 2007, 09:30	#9
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 826	It is a cost vs less pollution . Sadanand

Jul 15th, 2007, 01:24	#10
Familyonthemove Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 274	Less pollution and commute distance to Nariman point .... ? Dubai?

Jul 15th, 2007, 09:14	#11
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,741	If money is no object, Dubai/Juhu may be faster than Nariman Point/Juhu

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