I have taken up multiple projects as a Real Estate Developer, but the sense of achieving the extra ordinary was missing. There was one constant question I kept asking myself -- what is that one thing that will genuinely make a difference to people or their lifestyle?

I found that most people are suffering from a disease that I call ‘Urban Poisoning’ - psychosis emanating from materialistic and urban lifestyle, having no connection with their roots. Urban Poisoning is a real phenomenon as people are stressed by their modern living habits, eating habits, polluted atmosphere and chaotic surroundings. Between asphalt road and concrete structure, there is hardly any space left for Mother Earth’s fertility.

I feel Organic Living is the future of urban real estate in the country. Imagine a peaceful living space, where people come together to make and supply organic consumables. The terraces of buildings are used as urban farms and specific workshops are conducted to train children on how to grow organic fruits and vegetables. All apartments are given large balcony spaces to be used for urban farming.

Alternatively, this entire process can be carried out at a farmland outside the city and the organic produce of these farms can be used to supply fresh product to the residents of the colony. Doing its bit for animal protection, Farmlands can have cattle sheds providing refuge to orphaned cows and other cattle.

So, in a nutshell, for every 20-30 apartments, we can create one farmhouse outside the city. The maintenance of the same can be taken up by the housing association itself. This kind of community living will not only create a healthy lifestyle but also promote harmony among its members.

The writer, Hitesh P Kawad, is CEO of SPR Group. For more, visit www.sprindia.com



