INTEGRATED PROJECT FORMULATION, APPRAISAL, AND CONTRACT FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS CENTRE IN KOZHIKODE: EMPHASIZING AESTHETICS, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND USER SAFETY

Rapid urbanization, demographic shifts, weakening joint-family systems, and increasing mental health concerns have created an urgent need for organized and inclusive care infrastructure in Indian cities. This study presents the integrated project formulation, appraisal, and contract framework for a proposed Sustainable Wellness Centre in Kozhikode, Kerala, combining daycare, elderly care, and mental wellness services within a single facility. The project is planned as a G+2 structure with a built-up area of 33,390 sq. ft on a 2-acre site located adjacent to the Government General Hospital and the National Urban Health Mission District Office. A structured methodology comprising literature review, questionnaire-based community survey (141 respondents), site analysis, project formulation, and technical, financial, economic, and market feasibility assessment was adopted. Planning decisions were guided by principles of functional zoning, accessibility, aesthetics, environmental quality, and user safety. The findings indicate strong community demand, preference for government or public–private partnership (PPP) funding, and high acceptance of sustainable strategies such as solar energy systems and rainwater harvesting. The estimated project cost of ₹6.55 crores and a benefit–cost ratio above 1.0 confirm financial viability and positive social impact. The study proposes a replicable framework for integrated urban social infrastructure development.