Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in a Township: Transitioning from City Life

Decoding township living

An integrated township is often referred to as a city within a city. A township is built over a large area of land but within a city. It is self-sustaining and contains residential projects, commercial centres, sports arenas, medical centres or hospitals, schools, and even shopping centres. These are all built around large green spaces and waterfronts. The ultimate idea is to be able to live, work, socialise, and conduct all your business within the township. Integrated townships are built as self-sustaining centres that epitomise luxury, comfort, and green living – all the while enjoying the advantages of being in the heart of a major city or at least in a well-connected suburb.

Transitioning from city life

Moving to an integrated township is a choice that prioritises the lifestyle that you and your family wish to adopt. Being able to live in a verdant, green space and a pollution-free environment and enjoy beautiful views and waterfronts, walking and jogging trails, amphitheatres and sports arenas, malls and shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants, and a large community centre or clubhouse is part of the charm of township living. Your children can go to school, and you can get to hobby classes all within the township. Some even have banks and business centres that you can walk to.

So, what is the advantage of township living?

An integrated township offers all the benefits of living in a major city while making it possible to reach your workplace, school, hospital, or shopping centre within minutes. The availability of gardens, sporting facilities, and party spaces within the township only improves your work-life balance.

Most integrated townships are predicated on a shared love of pollution-free spaces and sustainable living. They offer energy-saving systems, rainwater harvesting, smart garbage disposal, water and waste management, and composting facilities.

Security is another key advantage that integrated townships offer. Most of them are equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and are with round-the-clock deployment of security officers. This ensures complete freedom and peace of mind for the residents.
 
One of the major disadvantages of city life is the lack of community bonding. Integrated townships make it easier to develop strong roots through close living and sharing within its boundaries.

What's the downside?

Investing in a township can be expensive due to the scale and conveniences of the projects involved. In cities like Mumbai, where property values are constantly on the rise, township living may often remain a dream for the average homebuyer.

In addition to the cost of buying a home, living in a township can add to your monthly or annual maintenance charges. The various facilities and amenities offered by the integrated township can strain your monthly budget.

Furthermore, developing a township from launch to becoming fully functional can be lengthy. Different residential towers and commercial spaces are constructed at different times, and it may take several years to have the township functioning at optimal capacity.
 

Township living in Mumbai

Mumbai is a highly populated and well-developed city in India, serving as the financial capital of the country. It is no wonder Mumbaikars are opting to live in integrated townships to enjoy cleaner and greener living, reduce commuting to work or school, and lead more relaxed lives.

Spread across 80 acres of scenic land, Oberoi Garden City includes premium residential towers, sophisticated offices, educational institutions, and a top-notch shopping and entertainment centre, all within its premises.

Another stunning integrated township is Sarova by SD Corp in Kandivali, which captures the liveliness of self-contained centres. From luxury residences to commercial and healthcare centres and educational institutions, you can find everything you need within your township.

Conclusion 

Moving from a standalone high-rise in a bustling neighbourhood to an integrated township is a decision many people make to enhance their quality of life. It is a way to combine the best of both worlds - the convenience of city living with the communal bonding and rustic charm of smaller towns and villages.