Municipal Corporation of Urban Design PjProject

UTTIPEC SUBMISSION FEBRUARY, 2010

DIMTS Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit Corporation,

NilaA Architecture & Urban Design Overview : Context,,p, Principles, Intervention Areas

2 Urban Context - Metro connectivity on the Dwarka to Yamuna Bank Station further connecting Noida

Old Delhi Railway Station Shahjahanabad

Karol Bagh

New Delhi Railway Station Connaught Place MPD- Karol Bagh Special Area

Karol Bagh

EXERPTS FROM MPD 2021 -Important CCCommercial Center outside Walled City -Redevelopment based on Mixed Use Concept -Provision of Parking -Up-gradation of facilities and utilities -Gridiron pattern is an asset to be used to regulate & pedestrianize traffic movement Study Area

Total Survey Area: 120 hectares Focus Zones : Ajmal Khan Road Shopping Precinct Site Plan showing intervention zones Karol Bagh has a distinct physical Strategy structure of walkable blocks and a network of neighborhood parks. It is also a shopping destination and a thriving business district making it one of the most important mixed use districts in the NCR region.

We propose a two step approach to address the public realm improvements in Karol Bagh.

Strategy 1: Streets & Plazas Program

Strategy 2: Parks & Places Program

Ajmal Khan Road 650m

Pusa Road to Arya Samaj Road Strategy 1: Streets & Plazas Program

Streets & Plazas Program

The District is structured around Ajmal Khan Road and Arya Samaj Road that form the major shopping streets along with / Dayal Chowk as the gateway to the district. DB Gupta is a strategic city wide connector.

Initial Concepts:

1. Reinforce the pedestrian character of Ajmal Khan Road

2. Create opportunities for placemaking at major pedestrian nodes: Karol Bagh Metro Station and Intersection of Ajmal Khan & Arya Samaj Road

3. Establish the street network as per pedestrian guidelines by UTTIPEC Strategy 2: Parks & Places Program

Parks & Places Program

The network of parks and streets in Karol Bagh create a strong contrast of urban experience between active Ajmal Khan Road and the passive, more local parks. We propose to enhance the fabric of the park along with the improvements in public realm of the streets. These in turn are seen as being anchors in the local life of the neighborhood.

Initial Concepts:

1. EhEnhance t he v isua llikl linkages o fhf the park with the public realm

2. Propose special pavings on the streets around the park

3. Proposed special treatment to the park edge along the major street to highlight the entry and create a green zone

4. Propose small neighborhood plaza where space is available Ajmal Khan Road

10 Ajmal Khan Road : Major North South Connector Roads- Saraswati & Gurudwara Road 12 Pedestrian Counts on Ajmal Khan Road

13 EXISTING AJMAL KHAN Rd SECTION

PROPOSED COMPONENTS

Tree/Shade. NMV. Green Zone/Water discharge.

Rest/Info. Pedestrian Friendly Shelter/Shade/Rest. Lighting/amenities. Ajmal Khan Road : OPTION 1

15 16 17 Streetscape Character: Amenities

18 Ajmal Khan Road – Streetscape

DETAIL SEGMENT SHOWING VARIOUS STREET COMPONENTS. 19 Ajmal Khan Road – Streetscape

Full Cutoff Light Fixtures

Seatable Bollards

20 Ajmal Khan Road – Streetscape

SEATING AND KIOSKS 21 Ajmal Khan Road – Streetscape

ART AND SHELTER 22 23 PUBLIC TOILETS

PUBLIC TRANSIT. 24 Walkable Public conveniences with Kiosks Walkable Public conveniences with Kiosks

SPACE FOR ADVERTISEMENT

HAAND HELD JET WALL MOUNTED S&P MODULAR TOILET PAPER SEAT DISINFECTANT CUBICLES

SOAP DESPENSOR PLANTER

PLANTER

JANITOR WASTE BIN FOR PAY HERE HAND DRYER ICE-CREAM SPACE FOR 1.RS 1 -URINAL DOOR LESS ENTRY SPACE FOR BAGS 2.RS 2 –W.C. WITH BLINDENING BAGS BAFFLE WALL

26 Plazas: Metro Chowk/ Arya Samaj + Ajmal Khan

27 Karol Bagh Metro Chowk

Arya Samaj Road 29 30 3

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31 32 Pedestrian Friendlyyg neighborhood: Park Retrofits

33 Strategy 2: Parks & Places Program

Parks & Places Program

The network of parks and streets in Karol Bagh create a strong contrast of urban experience between active Ajmal Khan Road and the passive, more local parks. We propose to enhance the fabric of the park along with the improvements in public realm of the streets. These in turn are seen as being anchors in the local life of the neighborhood.

Initial Concepts:

1. EhEnhance t he v isua llikl linkages o fhf the park with the public realm

2. Propose special pavings on the streets around the park

3. Proposed special treatment to the park edge along the major street to highlight the entry and create a green zone

4. Propose small neighborhood plaza where space is available Ajmal Khan Road : enhance the character of linkages to neighborhood parks

Existing Character of a typical Park Interventions •No visual connection •Pedestrian fdlfriendly traffic calming measures •High Boundary wall with high fence •Boundary wall lowered to minimum with fence •Parking all around the park •Shade and shelter elements •Park cannot be accessed •Seating and lighting Ajmal Khan Road to Park Connection Park A Park C Park C