City by the Sea - The Future of Karachi's Coastline.
The current development projects along Karachi's coast are
having an adverse effect on its residents and the
environment. Mangroves that are a barrier against storms
and cyclones, and nurseries for migratory birds, fish and
crustaceans are being cut down by the timber mafia with
abandon. Industrial and domestic sewage by the city's 18
million inhabitants is released untreated into the sea, causing
great harm to fishing communities and coastal wetlands. And
yet, grand mega projects like "Diamond Bar Island City" and
"Sugar Land City" are being planned on more than 68,000
acres along the coast, while the needs of the city's original
inhabitants are being neglected.
City by the Sea - The Future of Karachi's Coastline.
The current development projects along Karachi's coast are
having an adverse effect on its residents and the
environment. Mangroves that are a barrier against storms
and cyclones, and nurseries for migratory birds, fish and
crustaceans are being cut down by the timber mafia with
abandon. Industrial and domestic sewage by the city's 18
million inhabitants is released untreated into the sea, causing
great harm to fishing communities and coastal wetlands. And
yet, grand mega projects like "Diamond Bar Island City" and
"Sugar Land City" are being planned on more than 68,000
acres along the coast, while the needs of the city's original
inhabitants are being neglected.
This documentary explores alternatives to haphazarddevelopment along Karachi's coastline in light of the basicprinciples of urban planning.
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