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@article{204077,
        author = {Vaishnavi Kadu},
        title = {A Study on Strategies of Aerocity Development: A Case of Navi Mumbai},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {730-738},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204077},
        abstract = {The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) presents a major opportunity for airport-led urban development within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The proposed 270-hectare Aerocity by CIDCO is expected to transform the surrounding region through improved connectivity, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Major projects such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, NH-348A, JNPT Road, Nerul–Uran Railway, and proposed metro corridors are accelerating land-use change and urban expansion in the influence zone. However, environmental sensitivity, fragmented development, and socio-economic disparities remain significant challenges. This study develops a strategic planning framework for sustainable Aerocity development using a GIS-based Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) approach. Spatial and environmental parameters related to accessibility, logistics potential, environmental vulnerability, and development suitability were analysed using AHP-based weighting techniques. The study proposes a phased and cluster-based Aerocity development model that supports balanced regional growth, efficient infrastructure integration, and environmentally sustainable urban development.},
        keywords = {Aerocity, Aerotropolis, GIS-MCDA, Navi Mumbai International Airport, Airport-led Development, Land Suitability Analysis.},
        month = {June},
        }