India, Nov. 5 -- The most successful urban environments are those where the everyday needs of people are considered together. When homes, workplaces, schools, healthcare, recreation and public transport are connected, the city becomes easier to navigate and more comfortable to live in. This is particularly relevant to healthcare, where accessibility can have consequences far beyond convenience. In Mumbai, the question of where a hospital should be located therefore cannot be separated from the question of how people move through the city. A healthcare facility must be considered in relation to its surrounding neighbourhoods, public transport, road network, pedestrian infrastructure and the future growth of the area. Its effectiveness is s...