CITY LEVEL PROJECTS

PedestrianiSation of Connaught Place Movement and Design (An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Organisation)

Delhi Urban Art Commission

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Delhi Urban Art Commission

Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao Chairman

Sonali Bhagwati Member (Upto 5 October 2017) Samir Mathur Member Sonali Rastogi Member Durga Shanker Mishra Member & Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (Upto 10 August, 2017) DELHI URBAN ART COMMISSION with gratitude duly acknowledges the valuable contributions of the following in Manoj Kumar Member & Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs making this report: (From 11 August, 2017)

Vinod Kumar Secretary

Organisations / Others Ministry of Urban Development Duac Officers Delhi Development Authority Rajeev Kumar Gaur, Raghvendra Singh, Indu Rawat , Amit Mukherji, Uma Bhati, Manju Anjali, Siddharth Sagar, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Nihal Chand North Delhi Municipal Corporation East Delhi Municipal Corporation Senior Consultant Prof. Satish Khanna South Delhi Municipal Corporation Dr. Anvita Arora New Delhi Municipal Council Ms. Nandita Parikh Geospatial Delhi Limited Mr. Manish Parikh Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Consultants Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board TRANSPORT TEAM LANDSCAPE TEAM 3D VISUALIZER TEAM BSES Rajdhani Power Limited Parul Kapoor Deeksha Lalwani Anil Kumar BSES Yamuna Power Limited Komal Gupta Shilpi Madnawat NIkhil Pandey Aditi Arya Swati Raman Jashwanth Tej Singh RWA’s and Area Councillors Mitali Kedia Google Earth Priyadarshini Ghosh Preface

(An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Organisation)

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2 Existing Scenario and Analysis 12 Over the years as accessibility to the site increased with the latest addition of metro; connectivity as well as overall congestion has increased in this area. Increasing number of showrooms of international brands and food joints attract 2.1 Circulation: Vehicular and Pedestrian 12 consumers from all over the city and beyond. The central park, verandahs, and plazas of the inner circle form interesting 2.2 Infrastructure 14 meeting areas. The central location and availability for varied user groups makes it the ideal location ffor formal/informal 2.2.1 Parking 14 meetings. Thus throughout the year CP experiences huge inflow of pedestrians and vehicles alike. Growing office spaces within the circus and in the surrounding areas further adds up to the floating population of this central business district. 2.2.2 Parking : Issues 16 2.2.3 Public Transport Facilities 18 2.2.4 Infrastructure : Pedestrian Facilities 20 Since 1990s the focus of development in CP has changed from infusing activities to regulation and reorganization of spaces with increasing need to control congestion in the area. The huge scale of Connaught Place creates issues related to cleanliness and maintenance of spaces which could otherwise be opened up for public interactions or utilities. Authorities 3 Design Considerations 22 and other stakeholders have started experiencing problems of excessive congestion due to surface parking both on- 3.1 Global Overview 22 street and off-street. 3.2 International Best Practices - Pedestrian Cities 24 DUAC was approached by NDMC to develop a proposal constituting design and policy interventions to facilitate 3.2.1 Pedestrianisation in Hong Kong 26 pedestrianization within the circus. With the motive to make the area more vibrant and user friendly, it was proposed 3.2.2 Pedestrianisation of Times Square 27 that the area should be studied keeping in mind aspects of circulation of vehicles with due importance given to goods, emergency and nonpolluting vehicles, pedestrian facilities and infrastructure and reorganisation of informal activities. 3.3 Design Strategy 28 It was suggested that routes be delineated for emergency vehicles, nonpolluting vehicles such as golf carts or electronic 4 Transport and Movement - Design proposal 30 shuttles with adequate parking, halting and drop-off zones such that universal accessibility is assured to all users of the 4.1 Traffic Management 32 precinct. Innovative transportation options needed to be looked into such as park and ride facilities, segway tracks and public bike sharing as attractive arrangements for independent movement in Connaught Place. 4.1.1 Vehicular Circulation 32 4.1.2 Pedestrian Circulation 33 Planning is required to ensure a vibrant yet safe night life, easy and well regulated parking facilities ensuring seamless last 4.2 Infrastructure 34 mile connectivity, unhindered operation of service vehicle during off hours for to and fro movement of goods from the shops and overall decongestion. Important issues like rehabilitation of premises like petrol pump stations, motor service 4.2.1 Parking : Strategy 34 centres etc. need to be addressed. Policy level involvement is needed to create incentives for re-use of courtyards, 4.2.2 Proposed Parking 36 regulated functioning of vendors and limited use of road space by private vehicles. 4.2.3 Proposed Shuttle Service Movement 38 With the above concerns identified, a people oriented design approach was deemed to be best suited to reclaim 4.2.4 Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) 44 connaught place for the general public, to provide each with equitable space for interaction. The proposals broadly discuss 4.3 Imperatives to enable success of pedestrianisation in CP 46 traffic management in the circle and landscaping of the newly reclaimed areas to create public space. Provisions have been given for premium parking, shuttle service connecting the circus to multi-level parking sites, sustainable mobility within the circus and other aspects of circulation. Landscaping ideas discussed in the project talks of creating activity spaces such as outdoor dining areas, open exhibition spaces, play area/ tot lot, play fountain plaza, etc for the visitors. 5 Landscape Proposal 48 5.1 Issues 50 Extreme weather conditions of Delhi were a major consideration for the new design options . The challenge was to create a comfortable habitat for the visitors and encourage them to walk around the area. Tensile structure for 5.2 Vision for the Urban Open Space 51 Al -fresco sitting, fountain/ water body to act as humidifiers and public attractions and other landscaping features have 5.3 Reclaimed Area 52 been incorporated in the master scheme of design. 5.4 Landscape Design proposal for Inner Circle 59 8 INTRODUCTION • • • multiple for connectivityalternatives theincomingandoutgoingtraffic. state level provides importance. bygeometry lookingateachroadindividually astheradial This canbebestobserved oflinkageas well as locationof All roadsleadinguptoConnaughtPlacearesignificantinterms buildings ofnationaland CITY LEVEL Project 1.1 A of good linkages to exterior districts oftheNationalCapitalRegionaswell. districts of goodlinkagestoexterior viaanexpressmetroservice. GandhiInternational Indira Airport of Connaught Place, of terminal connects CP to the international periphery respectively.connect NoidaandGurgaon ShivajiStadiummetro station at Chowk metrostationis aninterchangebetween blue andyellow lineswhich insideCP. day Park islocatedbelow theCentral usingitevery passengers Rajiv rail,from thering 11routespassthroughNewDelhiRailway Station. Region. for suburban Out of the 17 routes connectivity being apart operated from National Capital as wellfrom suburban as local trains areas via Ring rail proximity ofNewDelhiRailway Stationgives directaccesstoConnaughtPlace due tofeasibility concerns, thesamewasdeveloped onitsperiphery. Close activity centreofthecity. converge towards Connaught Place as it is located at the physical as well as well asspatialcharacteristics, facetsoflife actsasahubforinDelhi. various Englishtype. the Georgian passenger vehicles. of the space is predominantly of character The architectural which alsofunctionsastheaccessnodewhiletravelling by metroorlight park enclosingacentral ofcommercialproperty rings oftwoform concentric throughouttheyear. visitors and international ofCPisinthe The built form local, recreationalandinstitutionalspaceattracting the mostvibrant regional the south. andtheposhestareaofDelhithatLutyen’s Bungalow Zones,the north to densedevelopments byon of Old DelhiandPaharganj organic surrounded distinguishable toassuch. fromeachotherandarealsoreferred Itis NCT, Delhi. Areas locatedonitsNorth,South, Eastand West areprominently Further aheadonoutercircleisJanpathwhich leadsto thatcuts throughSouthDelhi.Aurobindo Marg oneof Further Earlier whichconnectsCP to theIndiaGateHexagonandRajpath.Next clockwiseisKasturbaGandhiMarg provides KGMarg RoadconnectsCPtotheMandiHouseroundabout,Barakhamba centreofDelhiwhere many whichisthecultural Hence, ConnaughtPlaceisnotonly well connectedtoentireNCT, but boasts The busiest metrostationonDMRCnetwork, ‘Rajiv Chowk’ with5lakh meanttohousetheNewRailway Stationbut Connaught Placewasearlier theNationalCapitalThe five NationalHighways servicing ofDelhi Territory Connaught Place, dueto its location and connectivity by different modes as itcontinuesBuilt asacommercialhubbytofunctiononeof theBritish Connaught Circus, fondly called “CP”, theCityCentreof forms practically lane. the National Archives, associated withstreetshoppingonJanpath andtheNationalMuseumis popularly IGNCA streets inDelhi, and important itisnowthe mosteducationally andculturally hometotheEastern Western courts, connectivity to kiBaoli- Agrasen ASI protected, andhouses officesas well ashotels. road alongwithnumerous highend officeSchool. buildings as well asthefamousModern schools,auditoriums, institutesarelocated. art andcultural The iconicStatesmanHouseislocatedonBarakhamba bout the Site Map Showing RegionalContextofDelhi Base MapSource:GoogleEarth Base MapSource:Google Earth Map Showing Connectivity ofConnaughtPlacetoSurroundings • • • • The last two major roads leading out of Connaught Place to ofPaharganj Panchkuian Roadconnectstheoldmarket where many SinghMarg liesBabaKharak After SansadMarg Street. orParliament Next isSansadMarg IthastheIndian approaching from Vikas Marg. from east Delhi access point for CP to traffic the primary Station andtotherailwaysland. Mintoroadalsoprovides known as Minto road) leading to New Delhi Railway are Chelmsford roadand (popularly Vivekananda Marg the roadfor throughtraffic. thatwasrecently relocatedtodecongest market furniture ofNCTtoreachCP. part western Itusedtohousea as well asnorth fromnorthern CP andisusedby traffic associated withCP. been designedinconsonancewiththefaçadefamously withhighendcarshowrooms whichhas level carpark and ShivajiStadiumMetroStationisamechanized multi- DLF CapitolComplex, locatedbetween Hanuman Mandir crowds. centrethatdraws worship Recently developed isanotherhighly revered Bangla SahibGurudwara as well asitssatellitetowns on Tuesdays andweekends. fromNCTDelhi visitors draws Mandir onBKSMarg including thepopularDelhiFoodFestival. Hanuman has beenredeveloped festivals andplays hosttovarious arelocated.state emporiums complex The Emporium here. astronomical theJantarMantararesituated ‘observatory’ points. BankofIndiaaswell asthemedieval The Reserve andConnaughtPlaceasitstwo terminal Parliament Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 9 INTRODUCTION 10 INTRODUCTION 1.2 E 2016 1980 1950 1931 CITY LEVEL Project volution ofConnaught Place (CP) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Center inMPD2021 andMetropolitanBusinessDistrict Business Districts CP anditsextensionsidentified asoneoftheCentral commercial establishments aroundwereHigh rise mostly changing skyline started buildings aroundCP With theadditionofhighrise markets. oftemporary formalisation and Verandas were declaredaspublic property Shankar and Yusufsarai Markets. Temporary setteledaroundCPatJanpath, markets near theirworkplace andtheirfamiliestoreside enable theshopkeepers wasto Provision ofresidencesontheupperfloors Zone for theelite class residing in nearby Lutyen’s Bungalow Commercial centre developed for high end shopping people whonow hadaccesstoCP in innercircletocatertherelatively lessaffluent began changing with the advent vending of informal Post independence, ofConnaughtCircus thecharacter Face liftfor commonwealth Games frommiddleclass families women andelderly to CP due to metro - School and college students and Previously immobile section of population gets access enable the shopkeepers toresideneartheirworkplace enable theshopkeepers was to Provision of residences on the upper floors Zone for the elite class residing in nearby Lutyen’s Bungalow Commercial centre developed for high endshopping Development ofresidentialcumcommercialcentre indicated in respect of District Centres”.indicated inrespectofDistrict old andnewDelhi, areenvisaged asacitylevel centrefor shopping, andallotheractivities entertainment,sociocultural legacy of the precolonial and post-colonial capital cities of the so called “need to be seen in the light of the historical Estate) asoneofthreeMetropolitanCityCentresinNCTDelhi. The visionfor thesecitycentresasperMPD2021is Panchkuian Road, Road, Barakhamba KasturbaGandhi Marg), GoleMarket, MandiHouse, Maidan, Pragati Indraprastha Master PlanofDelhihasidentified CPanditsExtension(includingJanpath, SansadMarg, SinghMarg, BabaKharag of theNDMCareawhichisconsideredaseatUnionGovernment. withinwhichdevelopment andmaintenanceofConnaughtPlacetakes placeasitisapart There aremultiple frameworks 1.3 Administrative F commercial andsocialvaluefor thecitizens.” ofthecity,and majorattraction fromtheir apart and implementedtodevelop theseasuniquecentres environment willtherefore needtobeconceptualized A comprehensively built plannedandattractive incorporated on28thJuly,incorporated 2016. CityLimited”,“New DelhiMunicipalCouncilSmart apublic limitedcompany wholly owned by NDMC, hadbeen identified was ofConnaughtPlaceandKhanMarket.Pedestrianisation NDMC’s SpecialPurpose Vehicle (SPV), namely, selected for fundingandimplementation of thesubmitted proposals. InNDMCproposal, oneofthekey projects In 2016,CitiesMissionofGovernment ofIndia, undertheSmart NDMCarea was oneofthe20citieswhichwere project reachedcompletioninJune2013. was identified by NDMCandexecuted developer throughtender.by aprivate Beginningwithconceptionin2004, the line, fire fighting line, and telecom cables; -20 public toilets and 5 garbage stations. and utility infrastructure Theproject in middle circle - 1.2km long utility duct to house facilities like areas and public water supply plaza; corridor parking service be given afacelift. The conceived redevelopment planincludedfacaderestoration; surfaceareadevelopment including For thecommonwealth gamesheldinDelhi2010, spacesto connaughtplace wasidentified asoneofthecrucial directives ofMPD2021. the much onconnaught placeandreiterates elaborate The recently notified zonal plan for Zone ‘D’ does not etc. istobepreparedfor itsdevelopment.” walkways, areas, parking areas recreationalandcultural schemes, safe pedestrian andtransportation traffic urbandesign, planincorporating integrated landscape, intheoverall urbanform. invisualintegration bring An multi- storeyed buildings initsextensionisenvisaged to oftheclassicalConnaughtCircusand existing urbanform withthe of theMetropolitanCityCentreinharmony Specifically for CP, MPDgoesontosay “Thedevelopment ramework (Source: ZonalDevelopment Plan(Division)D, www.dda.org/planning) Zonal Development Planof ‘Zone D’ Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 11 INTRODUCTION 12 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS

2.1 Circulation :Vehicular and Pedestrian CITY LEVEL Project crossingonoutercircle Signalised pedestrian Table crossingininnercircle top pedestrian circle Well subways onouter separated maintainedgrade Traffic movement onoutercircle ofthecitypeopletendtouseinnercircleasthroughfaretravel intheoppositedirection.travelling fromdifferent parts is permitted. There arenosignalswithinCPdirectingvehicular movement. Duetocongestiononoutercircle, while crossing along withfour locations where signalised cross movement for pedestrian punctuated intermittently of vehicles alternatively as shown in the map.the direction of movement reverserses On outer circle, the movement of vehicles is Vehicular circulation within Connaught Circus is one - way in all three circles as well as the connecting radials. In the circles Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg Singh Bhagat Shaheed

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Chelmsford move goodspeed. atmoderately only beaccessed by crossing inner circle where vehicles inner circles. park, zone, Central which is a pedestrian can the buildingandmiddle edgesaswell asacrossradials movementThere isacontinuous pedestrian inCPallalong Road

Janpath State Entry Road Map showing Traffic Flow Pattern and Pedestrian Connectivity

Ped KG Marg KG s Pedestrian Circulation Vehicular Circulation Traffic Signal (Subway) Pedestrian separated Crossing-Grade Pedestrian Crossing-Signalised eetin Crossing-TablePedestrian Top trian iza Minto Road tion of c

onnaught P la Barakhamba Road Barakhamba ce 13 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 14 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS and Shivaji Stadium Parking and a small surface parking lot - Super bazaar; shown lot-Superbazaar; inthemapbelow. andasmallsurfaceparking and ShivajiStadiumParking ofoutercircle, of300mtrs therearetwo (MLCP)-DLFCapitol(mechanised) Within aradius othermultilevel carparks besidePalika BazarcalledPalikacar park Parking. ofspace. multilevel fromtheselotsthereisanunderground duetoshortage middle circlewithoutauthorisation Apart isnow beingusedover inthe from whichitcanbeseenthattheparking andabove beingparked theprovision -384cars provided oninnercircle, radials, aswell asoutercircle. Capacityofthesespaceshave beenmentionedinthetable below Within Connaught Circus, was designed to overcome surface parking congestion. Well lots were defined parking 2.2.1 Parking 2.2 Infrastructure CITY LEVEL Project Map showing ExistingParking Scenario SinghMarg Baba Kharag inDLFCapitolComplexon Mechanised parking (Source: https://www.zricks.com/DLF-Capitol-Point-Connaught-Place-New-Delhi/145) Well complex maintainedanddesignedDLFCapitolparking Palika complexafterrevamp-lessdingy Parking -Innercircle Premium surfaceareausedfor parking (Source: BaseData-NewDelhiMuncipalCorporation) Outer circle Radial circle Middle circle Inner circle Parking Lot TOTAL Type OfParking

Surface Surface Surface Surface 4 3 2 1 Charges 20-100 20-100 20-100 20-100 4 3 Existing Capacity (ECS) 1301 403 436 462

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Parliament Street Road Chelmsford unauthorised. Poor accessibilityofCPfromMLCPs outsideoutercircleaddstotheinconvenience ofusers. and underutilisedduetoavailabilityAll theMLCPsarecurrently bothauthorised ofmoreconvenient surfaceparking Super Bazar Shivaji Stadium Dlf Capitol Palika Parking 1 Parking Lot 2 TOTAL Mechanised MLCP Type OfParking

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trian iza Minto Road Legend 3224 1016 1408 750 50 Super Bazaar Parking lotlaying vacant Super BazaarParking Multilevel Parking Multilevel Parking Surface On-Street (Unauthorised) Parking Surface On-Street (Unauthorised) Surface Off street Parking Surface OffstreetParking

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onnaught P la Barakhamba Barakhamba Current Status 5 650 250 300 50 50 ce 5 15 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 16 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 2.2.2 Parking: Issues CITY LEVEL Project Issues related toParking and low maintainanceoffacade inmiddlecirclecourtyard by residencesandshopowners Parking complex Existing non-functional/ unmaintainedfacilitiesinPalika parking Maintainance Low Jaywalking Congestion 2 1 Parking Lots Spillover on Access to occupancyishighbut turnover• Parking islow spaces arebeingoccupiedby employees ofbusinesses; Pedestrian circulationblocked vehicles inouter circleby parked • wasremoved CP ifparking • inCPregardingPedestrianisation- operators &Parking Opinions andperceptionsof96customers • onamonthlydrive basis; more frequently andspendmoremoneythanthosewho • usemetro; • 70%ofcustomers other modes; andunderestimatethosewhouse whodrive customers Roads 44% Customers Approximately Businesses of car Encroached Footpath users who overestimate 35% anticipate arrive Structures of Utility by all a metro, the similar surface percentage

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5 Key Map ce 6 17 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 18 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 2.2.3 Public Transport Facilities CITY LEVEL Project Cab idlingintheinnercircle Three-wheeler idlingintheradial street autoidlingnearprepaidbooth nearPalikaandon- Parking Cab idlingontheradial Auto idlinginInnerCirclenearthemetroexitpoints • • • • facilities Connaught Placeiswell connectedby public transport Metro connectivityisviaRajivChowk Park, metroStationlocatedbelow Central theinterchangefor whichforms outsideConnaughtCircus Bus stopsarealsolocatedontheradials Shivaji Bus Terminal islocatednearby onShaheedBhagarSinghMarg tooutercircle,Accessibility viabus isrestricted thathasasinglebus stopnearSuperBazaar, road Barahkhamba blue andyellow linesofDelhiMetro

Map showing ExistingPublic Transport Facilities

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Chelmsford ofCPincludinginnercircle, radials,cabs inallparts andoutercirclehasbecomeamajorcongestionfactor. forlatest alternative travel, requireidlingspacesbetween trips. Forlackofplannedprovision for thisrequirement, idlingof well asfor commuting tonearby areas, resultingintheircongregationnearmetroexits. Cabs, whichhave becomethe Palika BazaarinInnerCircle. However, thereisahighdemandfor autosallalonginnercirclefor movement withinCPas Other modesthatcanbeusedtoaccessCPinclude andCabs.Three-wheelers A prepaidboothfor autosislocatednear Road Booth Prepaid Auto

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Intensity of Three-wheeler Idling Cab OuterCircleIdling Prepaid Auto Parking Prepaid Auto Road

onnaught P la Barakhamba Barakhamba Bus Stop Super Bazaar ce 19 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 20 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 2.2.4 Infrastructure : Pedestrian Facilities CITY LEVEL Project inner circle movement thetraffic in the Auto idlinghindering Auto idlingintheradial the utilities Insufficient footpath onthemiddlecircle blocked by points Auto idlingintheInnerCirclenearmetroexit been provided. outer circleasshown onthemap. onoutercircle, crossingshave Fortheremainingintersections signalisedpedestrian have outofwhichfiveoperational. arecurrently beenconstructed However onhalfof thesesubways areconcentrated equipped withtable topcrossings, onoutercircle, andforsubways crossing thehighspeedcorridor seven pedestrian to provide respitefromweather conditions. To facilitatemovement fromoneblock toanother, have alltheradials been distances. toCPoftenendupwalkingconsiderable visitors Forcirculationalongtheblocks, therearecovered walkways Given ofdifferent thephysical ofCPanddistribution activitiesinalltheblocks sprawl insteadofzoning ofany kind, Map showing ExistingPedestrian Facilities

Pedestrain Street with organised vendors Pedestrain vendors Streetwithorganised pathway andcrossing walkingonroadindicatinglackofpedestrian Visitors pathway Encroachment byonthepedestrian streethawkers

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Chelmsford andextremeweather conditionscausingdiscomfort. parking pathways byandillegal includeencroachmentofpedestrian hawkers by pedestrians Some otherissuesexperienced • • • are- infrastructure inprovision ofpedestrian Some oftheshortfalls Comfortable & safe access to Central Park - Park &safe accesstoCentral Comfortable Vehicles oninnercircletravel athighspeedsmakingthetable topcrossings like dhalaosandpublicEncroachment offootpath inmiddlecirclebytoilets utilitystructures inred)onthemapbelow Footpath alonginnercircle(marked

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onnaught P la Barakhamba Barakhamba ce 21 EXISTING SCENARIO AND ANALYSIS 22 design considerations 3.1 Global Overview in Asia. ‘Hokosha Tengoku’ or heaven’‘pedestrian popular. inJapanisvery Sai Yeong ChoiStreet inHongKong, NanjingRoadinShanghaiandInsadong SteetinSeoularesomepopularexamples andSouth Australia too,America examplesofsuccessfully thereareseveral operating ‘all pedestrian’ streets. York city, Boston, SanFrancisco, andothercitieshave streets. NewOrleans beenmadepedestrian-only In Africa, andin adopted thesamestrategy. Mostofthedowntown shoppingareashave beenmadecar-free zones. Many streetsinNew Many otherEuropeancities followed thisideawithsuccess. almostthesametime, During many citiesintheUSalso (Source: Amit Bhatt, Daily O, withoutcars,2017) ConnaughtPlacewillthrive day. Peninsulapeople whowalkonthestreetsofHistoric every for Istanbul in Turkey in2010. Sincethen, 295streets, themunicipality haspedestrianised benefitingroughly 2.5million projecttoexpandsustainable Peninsula mobilityandcreateamoreaccessibleproposed apedestrianisation Historic plaza initially for for use as six a pedestrian months and later Times made Squareit permanent. to cars Fatih Municipality projectisinNew The mosticonicpedestrianisation York Citywhere, in2009,ofBroadway in thecityclosedaportion el Porvenir, whichconnectsthecity’s low-income withpublic southwest schools, district libraries, andBRT stations. Penalosa’s from1998to2001. term first Thecitynow streetwith17-kmlong hasthe world’s longestpedestrian Alameda Mayor Bogota inColombiasawstreetsandplazasduring Enrique thecreationofhundredskmpedestrian-only in thenumber ofcyclists. city monuments, 200percentincrease andaremarkable resultingin30percentincreasethenumber ofpedestrians (Spain),Burgos between thecity’s 2006and2008toreduceairpollutionprotect centrewaspedestrianised historic ofNuremberg studydirectly linkingthemove resultedinprobablythe pedestrianisation thefirst withairquality. In inthecitycentrehasbeenreducedsignificantly andcongestionisnolongeraproblem.Car traffic Similarly, inthe1970s inCopenhagenaremadeonfoot,80 percentofalljourneys and14percentby bicycle. Copenhagen’s mainstreet, Strøget, phenomenon. andthisinitiatedanurbantransformation waspedestrianised Today There aremorethan300car-free andthenumber zones isonly increasing. aroundtheworld InNovember 1962, oftheirurbanareas. parts cities pedestrianised streetinEssencityway backintheyearwith thecreationofapedestrianised 1929. Bytheyear 1955, over 20German World over car-free of areas is popular and has been in existence for long. pedestrianisation takes Germany the lead A globaloverview of pedestrianisation! around anareatodoshopping. These have intoairconditionedshopping malls, now graduated amoresophisticatedform placeandonewalks areallleftatonecentral wherethecars and community centresisalsoatypeofpedestrianisation on for themovement oftheelderly. Infact, PlaceinDelhi) centres (suchasNehru theconceptofshoppingindistrict However, sometimes, whileitcouldbemadea ‘no motor’ cabs, operated zone, bicyclesandso battery onemay permit way, depending on the nature and intensity of the problem as well as other local conditions, one can evolve the strategy. andattheotherismakingita pedestrianised timesoftheday.‘no car’ days oftheweek oratcertain zone oncertain This Pedestrianisation can be achieved ways. inseveral At one extreme is making an entirestreet or area completely CITY LEVEL Project give backthestreetspacetopedestrians. although itmay notbeentirely apleasantexperience. Initiatives by thecommunity suchas ‘Raahgiri’ have attemptedto The event for itemsatreasonable thecitizens prices. to visitandpickuptraditional the streetsbecomecompletely pedestrianised. popular Forinstance, theweeklyisavery bazaarinBhogalorSheikhSarai Further, days oftheweek, oncertain we have ‘weekly baazars’ ofDelhi. ondifferent days indifferent parts Onthesedays, Goa, oneofthemainstreetshasbeenmadea ‘NoMoZo’ or ‘no motorzone’ for oneday intheweek. In India, streets. successfulpedestrian theMGRoadinGangtokandMallShimlahave beenvery InPanjim, Indian initiatives Central Market atLajpatNagarandtheSarojini Market, bothinDelhi,areotherexamplesofpedestrianisation, hopefully. CPbut alsoreinforce the logicofplanning away Successful implementation willnotonly transform from vehicles. Similarly, projectisatwo-decade-old but conversation isonly theCPpedestrianisation seeingthelightofday today — today,story failedtotake offinthe1960sand’70s. flowtraffic andusagepattern, butitisnotaneasytask. Even the TimesSquarepedestrianisation, whichisaglobalsuccess Pedestrianisation canhave asignificantpositive impactonurbancentresof by provoking changesinthecharacteristics marginalisation. serious inurbanareasduetoincreasedvehicleunsustainable emissions, mobilitycanleadtodegradation decreasedsafety and for economicdevelopment,Cities needtoputfocus backonpeopleinsteadofvehicles becausewhilemobilityisimportant Implementation theconceptduetoincreaseinsalesand60percentrevivalofCPonSundays. Over 24percentsupported the closureofinnercircleonSundays. Day inConnaughtPlace, Raahgiri of organising showed supported that89percentofbusiness establishments surveyed onSunday hasshown positivehours impacton businesses aroundthearea. Infact, astudyby WRI Indiaafteroneyear in Gurugram. was seen in India, A similar experience Day was started when Raahgiri The closure of main streets for few fromtraders. much support garnered This trendisnotonly confinedtoNew orYork cities. Western volumeby rose byyearalone, 11 percent and the pedestrian six per cent in the first due towhich the project soon their store’s abilitytoconductbusiness. Datashowed thatthenumber ofpeoplewalkingontheclosedstreetwent up just oneyear afterthelaunchofproject, perceived any onlynegative 15percentoftheretailmanagers impacton When Times Square in New York thought they would wasproposed to be closed for lose business. cars, traders However, Economics Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 23 design considerations 24 design considerations CITY LEVEL Project SOURCE: http://www.newurbanism.org that thesestepshave created four timesmorepublic life.” Public Life’, astudyonwhatmakes thecity’s urbanspaceswork. ofresearch,“After twenty years we’ve beenable toprove systematically studyingandrecordingpeopleinthecity,” says JanGehl, aDanisharchitectandco-authorof ‘Public Spaces- thecityfromacar-orientedtransform one. placetoapeople-friendly “In Copenhagen, we have pioneeredamethodof thoroughfare,Copenhagen’s have intoapedestrian mainstreet wasturned cityplanners taken numerous smallstepsto steadily toimprove -thecityhasworked medievalstreetgrid thequalityofitsstreetlife.as anarrow since Inthe40years streetnetwork.Copenhagen anditsgrowing -such pedestrian characteristics inherited Although it’s blessed withcertain cities.Copenhagen isanotheroftheworld’s greatpedestrian A recentissueof ‘Metropolis’ magazinetalksabout relaxing andpleasantcityintheworld. completely freeofcars.network onitsstreets. operating The entirecityhasnocars The cityisquitedense, yet themost Venice, street pedestrian becauseitcontainsthelargest cityintheworld Italy isconsideredthegreatestpedestrian line. connected toatrain both economically andsocially.” There isagrowingtobemadepedestrian, demandfor entirecitydistricts anddirectly area. JaneJacobscallsthis ofusesthatgive eachotherconstantmutual diversity support, andclose-grained “an intricate thehighestqualityoflife,car-free delivers andvitalitytoan centers andaddsgreatvariety neighborhoodsandwork unsurpassed. Being able to walk to a mix of shops, restaurants, newsstands, within coffeehouses and open-air markets streetsandsquaresprovidesand convenience totheresidentsonadaily ofconnected pedestrian basisis anetwork Pedestrian inmany citiesaregrowing topregionsaroundtheworld. inpopularity The incredible beauty, enjoyment, streets, cities. known aspedestrian Urbanism. Taken tothehighestlevel ofurbanism, ofcar-free arecitieswithentirenetworks the finestplacesin world aspects of New isoneofthemostimportant andenjoyment of thepedestrian Designing great placesfor thecomfort 3.2 International BestPractices -Pedestrian Cities Source: http://www.athenssocialatlas.gr/en/article/pedestrianization-in-athens/ Panepistimiou inthe1983 MasterPlan streetbefore andafteritsproposedpedestrianization 10. inthecitybicycletotheirjobs. whowork Copenhageners –nearintersections.placed bike crossings–usingspacefreedupby34percentof theeliminationofparking Currently 9. 9. skatingrinks,inthecitycenterenjoyable.summer; make winters heatedbenches, onstreetcorners andgaslit heaters 8. their active presence, day andnight, animatesthecity. 7. and atnighttheirlightedwindows afeeling give ofsafety. visitingpedestrians 6. with theirstoops, awnings, anddoorways, provide peoplewithimpromptuplacestostandandsit. 5. milder andlesswindythantherestofCopenhagen. 4. themintopublic squares. transform around locally andregionally. canuse toeasily get system thateveryone ofahighqualityenvironment isaqualitytransportation part An integral A Safe, comfortable, system andefficienttransportation canwalkalong,safe streetseveryone cleanairtobreathe, cleanandhealthy waterandfood. An environment ahighqualityoflife offering isaplacefreefromnoise, pollution, toxins, radiation, anddanger. This includes Places free from dangerandtoxins oflife. andtradition,stageforexpress alife thedrama ofrichness andactasacomfortable The combinationofbeautifularchitecturewithgreaturbanism createsthemostbeautifulplacestolive, placesthat Cities and Towns asworks of Art aswell associalinteractions. services andsoul.or campothatactsasit’s heart These arewithinwalkingdistanceofalltheresidents, of andoffer afullrange the mostcomplete, andbeautifulcontinuous urbanfabric. mostvaried square Eachneighbourhoodhasitsown central were never allowed streets.because cars toenterthecity-entireiscomposed ofallpedestrian Venice alsohas living forms. friendly European cities are some of the finest examples of pedestrian Venice is the best example of this are alsodesirable, allinan attractive, atmosphere. friendly stands, open-airmarkets, services, parks, personal andgreenspaces. activities andcultural ofentertainment A fullrange residence. of every At minimum, stores, thiswould includegrocery deli’s, bakeries, newsstands, coffeehouses, vegetable This isthehighestqualityenvironment possible withina5-10minute for walk living. ofservices Itincludesa fullrange Pedestrian Friendly UrbanPlaces by newchoicesfor offering living. walkable,New Urbanismiscreatingandrestoring diverse, compacttowns andcitiesthatenable ahigherqualityoflife Quality oflife located aroundthecitycenterandtheirmoneyisrefunded. stands aroundthecityfor asmallcoindeposit. When finished, theysimply leave thematany oneofthe110bike stands SOURCE: http://www.newurbanism.org 3. spaces. of2-3percentperyear. spacesatarate by eliminatingparking Between 1986and1996thecityeliminatedabout600 2. streets, andcyclistshaveareallowedpedestrian-priority wherewalkers butatlow right-of-way cars speeds. thoroughfare in1962. streets, addedmorepedestrian-only Insucceedingdecades they gradually linkingthemto 1. Copenhagen’s 10-StepProgram Honor the human scale- Reduce traffic and parking graduallyReduce traffic- andparking To keepvolumestable, traffic inthecitycenter thecityreduced number ofcars - Promote cyclingasamajormodeoftransportation Encourage studentliving- Adapt thecityscapetochangingseasons Keep scaledenseandlow -Low-rise, densely spacedbuildings allow breezes topassover them, makingthecitycenter Populate thecore- Turn lots into public squares- parking The city turned its traditional mainstreet, itstraditional thoroughfares -Thecityturned streetsintopedestrian Convert Stroget, intoapedestrian Make bicyclesavailable- More than6,800residentsnow live inthecitycenter. They’ve eliminatedtheirdependenceoncars, The city’s make walking a pleasant experience; modest scale and street grid buildings, its historic Students who commute to school on bicycles don’t add to traffic congestion;Students whocommute toschoolonbicyclesdon’taddtraffic onthecontrary, The cityintroducedtheCityBike systemin1995, whichallows anyone abike toborrow from The act of creating pedestrian streets freed up parking lots, streets freed up parking The act of creating pedestrian enabling the city to - Outdoorcafes, public squares,thousandsinthe attract andstreetperformers The cityestablished newbike lanesandextendedexistingones. They Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 25 design considerations 26 design considerations CITY LEVEL Project SOURCE: http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/pedestrianisation to anotherwithoutnetgain thecommunity. andenvironmental problemsshifting traffic fromonelocation on otherroadsinthevicinity. Otherwise itwould only be problems traffic schemewould notcreateserious pedestrian environment standpoint, that the design of any it is imperative and frompedestrian isdesirable Whilst pedestrianisation and loading/unloadingactivitiesofthebuildings inthevicinity. andtheaccess onthelocaltraffic Impact ofpedestrianisation flow? pedestrians interest whichwould attract Public demandandlanduse, e.g. arethereshopsorplacesof Pedestrian capacityandsafety oftheexistingfootways. scheme: 3. Factors considered indeveloping apedestrian corners, roadnarrowing,sharpened gateways, etc calmingmeasures,traffic suchasspeedtables, kerb build-outs, access. However, vehicles areslowed down throughtheuseof relocation isnotpractical. tovehicular There isnorestriction Taxi standsandgreenminibus standsareonly provided if spacesarereducedasfarpossible.and on-streetparking calmingstreets,In traffic widened footpaths arenormally (III) Traffic CalmingStreet bays areprovided for loadingandunloadingpurposes. the area, space. thereisnoon-streetparking However, loading in specificperiods. Inordertominimize vehicular accessto streets, pedestrian vehicular accessisonlyIn part-time allowed Pedestrian(II) Part-time Street for selectedlocations. vehicles may beallowedonly butinspecificperiod, service priority. Vehicular services toemergency access is restricted streets,In full-time pedestrian have pedestrians absolute (I) Full-timePedestrian Street Pedestrian schemesincludethefollowing types: 2. Types ofPedestrian Schemes •To improve environment overall pedestrian •To accessfor non-essentialvehicles discourage •To mode promotewalkingasatransport •To improve safety andmobility pedestrian Shek Wu Huiwiththefollowing objectives: Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, ShamShuiPo, Stanleyand areas,in several includingCauseway Bay, Central, Wan Chai, schemes hasbeen implementing pedestrian Department on theinterestsofpedestrians. Sinceyear 2000, Transport andiscommittedtoputtingmore emphasis matters transport and an environmentally approachinmanagingtraffic friendly environment,pedestrian isfollowing Department Transport In ordertomeetthepublic need for improving the overall 1. Introduction KONG 3.2.1 PEDESTRIANISATION INHONG Restaurant (After) (Phototaken inDecember2003) Restaurant Footpath Widening atJohnston RoadoutsideLunMun 2001) (Before) (Phototaken inJanuary Restaurant FootpathatJohnston RoadoutsideLunMun Narrow Pedestrian StreetPhototaken inMay 2005 Sai Yeung ChoiStreetSouth(After) Part-time Photo taken inMarch2000 Sai Yeung ChoiStreetSouth(Before) pedestrian boulevard pedestrian Times Square inNew York intoa agoitwastransformed Citybeingagreatexampleofpublic space-4years cities-why-a-bottom-up-approach-is-better-than-top-down Source: http://focus.iproperty.com.my/life/444/building-world-class- Friendly Friendly Tourist FunZoneIsComplete Times Square’s Transformation Into A Pedestrian- had roomtomove, andtheyhappily filledthatspace. sidewalksnowwho hadbeenjammedontothenarrow outtobeinsanely popular.place turned Crowds ofpeople belongedtopeople,of theworld thantaxis. rather Butthe withtheideathatcrossroads felt prettyuncomfortable plaza wasimplementedasapilotprogram: the status quo There waswidespreadscepticismbefore the Times Square rest, shop, andtake zillionsofselfies. human beings, where people could see and be seen, eat, than a playground forit became less a conduit for cars In 2009, toreconfigure the areaso aplanwascrafted streets thatlikes tocallitselfthecrossroadsofworld. was Times Square—thecongested, mashupof grandiose commissionerofNew transportation York City,vision The centrepieceofJanetteSadik-Khan, the former SQUARE 3.2.2 PEDESTRIANISATION OF TIMES is-suddenly-at-risk/402129/ SOURCE: https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2015/08/a-national-model-for-better-streets- Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 27 design considerations 28 design considerations 3.3 DesignStrategy • • • • • • • • quarters. fromseveral arises The needfor pedestrianisation Advantages ofpedestrianisation (Source: PSNRao, TOI, Oneway to avoid hassles,2017) several above are applicable inCP, the ‘Dil’ tomake ithappen. ofDelhi, carefully thoughtoutinterventions itneedsvery important. the inner circle in a safe, manner is also very convenient mentioned While all the and imperatives comfortable shoppers. The taking outofthesecars, lotsincloseproximity. calls for morecarparking Further, after parking, reaching day. intheinnerandoutercirclesevery parked cars difficult for the makesThe overwhelming itvery presenceofthecars SinghMarg; atPalika atBabaKarak andamulti-level level carparking thereareafew mechanisedcar parking thousand closeby ontheouteredge; inthecentreandothers that thereisametrostationright despitethefactthatthere isatwo mostly donothave thespacetostandbackandtake intheexperience. InthecaseofConnaughtPlace, despitethefact in Delhi, aunique experience Connaught Place offers NCR. do a lot of While shop owners ‘window dressing’, shoppers CITY LEVEL Project andlivelyattractive areas, wherepeoplecanenjoy streetentertainment,cafes andsocialinteraction. areas, incentral cities,destinations.overseas shoppingareasandalsotourist particularly Pedestrian streetscanbecome Pedestrian streets, squares and plazas provide a vehicle-free environment in highly congested areas. They are common in Advantages of pedestrianisation are also in terms ofsafety, arealsointerms Advantages ofpedestrianisation low levels ofnoise, decreased airpollutionduetovehicles, Provide aspace for inclusion, for allkindsofpeopletomix getexposuretothemarkets. crafts sectorandtraditional Informal Plazas becomespacesfor leisurewalkingand ‘taking thecityin’. They alsofunctionasacommonspacefor theyoung spaceactually becomesacivicplacetoexperience,A fully pedestrian to hangaround, tosocialise. This alsoleaves towalkcomfortably. littlespace for pedestrians closetoshops, parked number ofcars thereislittlespace forWith alarge the ‘shopping experience’. Too onstreets increasestherequirementfor parking. many cars and an overall aesthetic experience of leisureandlife. and anoverall aestheticexperience themselves.and oldalike toentertain Transit Node Mix ofuses Ease ofmovement Public Realm Form andScale Mobility Alleviation ofconcerns raisedby stakeholders lose business Lesser crowd : Smallentrepreneurs items personal carrying Difficulty toshoppers to navigate Scale- Too andChildren bigfor elderly The extra spacewould beunutilisedThe extra not affect pedestrianisation onoutercirclewill Retaining parking value Middle circledoesn’thave aesthetic Petrol Pumps canberetained circle Covered walkway absentbeyond inner Doorstep Vehicular accesstoresidents circle Inner Circlewalkable from middle middle circle More commuting populationcomesto of business since mallshave opened Connaught Placehasalreadylostalot congestion onoutercircle lotswillcause the limitedparking Vehicles into queuingupfor entry unutilised would be Space freedfromparking • • • • Arguments Opposing Pedestrianisation lines busiest metro - accesstotwo metro station Rajiv Chowk events for city-level frequently used Central Park- magnificence - heritage, Architecture Character Spatial • • a year conditions twice - extreme Weather everyone walkable for Scale -noteasily will increasefootfalls by 25to30percent. welcomed theannouncementasa Realty experts “much-needed move” andsaidthatit lots vehiclesProvision for ofsmallelectric mobilitywithinCPandaccesstoparking added atoutercirclebeingretainedfor Caband Parking Auto drop-offandpick-uppoints there try topark would atfirst sinceallcars congestion for throughtraffic expectinoutercirclewillleadtochaos andextreme Removal ofallsurfaceparking improvement by H&MretailstoreBlockB Potential for increasingaesthetic valueofmiddlecircleasexhibitedby thefacade populated area who would bedirected towards MLCPsinbothscenarios, itisunsafe insidesuchheavily andofficeemployees) (shopkeepers Major customerbaseconstitutesofcommuters middle circle, pedestrians, attracting public utilitiesarealsolocatedinthemiddlecircle creates shadedwalkway inthemiddlecircle. andshopsareopeningon Lotofeateries Radials andoutercirclehave covered walkways, ofbuilding heighttoroadwidth ratio the blocks in the middleof space inthecourtyards Residents would begiven dedicatedparking For physically infirm, itwillbedifficulttowalk cab/ autodropoffzones onoutercircle Commuting chauffeur andwould populationisrarely driven beusingtheMLCPsor morepeopleto visit to attract spaces oflandscapeandopencongragation spacesinterms Inviting andmorevibrant Design provisions queingdoesnthappenlike pickup/dropoffzones for ensuring activities, streetfurniture, etc by includingrecreational featuresofvisitors Attractive for enhancingtheexperience connaught-place-vehicles-to-be-banned-for-three-months-56727) MIDDLE CIRCLE OUTER CIRCLE INNER CIRCLE • • Rationale for Pedestrianisation pedestrians of High Volume Overflow Parking Ped s trian iza (http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/-pedestrianisation-of-delhi-s- tion of c • • by hawkers encroachment Rampant (NDTA) Association Delhi Traders business -New Loss of onnaught P la ce 29 design considerations 30 transport and movement - design proposal 4.0 T CITY LEVEL Project 3D View Showing Proposal for ConnaughtPlace Car Parking ransport and Movement -DesignProposal /Pick-Up Zones Auto Drop-Off Path EV Movement Path Movement Pedestrian Path Movement Pedestrian Ped s trian iza Zones Off /Pick-Up Cab Drop- tion of c onnaught P la ce 31 transport and movement - design proposal 32 transport and movement - design proposal • • • • • • • Vehicular circulation .. eiua Circulation 4.1.1 Vehicular 4.1. T CITY LEVEL Project View Showing Movement inMiddleCircle To theloop, prevent cabsentering manual challanscouldbeissuedintermittently To andexit ensurethatidlingdoesn’ttake placeintheloop, shouldbeinstalledatentry automaticboombarriers waning. insideCPstarts traffic only after9:00pmwhenthepedestrian Loading/ Unloadingistobepermitted Metalled surface inside connaught circus would beretainedfor movement vehicles and logistic purposes. of emergency The loophasbeenprovided vehicles foronly private for pickupanddropoffdesignedatpoint A. numberVehicular 1, fromradial number accesshasbeenprovided2. andexitfromradial viaaloopwithentry Vehicular movement within Connaught Circustoenable pedestrianisation. hasbeenrestricted implementation agency with defined limitation of time, beyond which vehicles would be liable for heavy penalisation to be decided by raffic Management Auto Pick-up/Drop-Off Outer CircleCirculation Boombarrier Parking Private Cab Pick-up/Drop-Off

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onnaught P la Barakhamba Barakhamba ce 37 transport and movement - design proposal 38 transport and movement - design proposal CITY LEVEL Project • • • 3. 2. 1. Essential Features vehicles ofShuttleService 4.2.3 Proposed S Map showing Circulation Proposed Shuttle Service Covered transparently Small, withpedestrianisation low speed-humanscaleintegrating vehicles -environment Operated friendly Battery good visualconnectionwithenvironment while maintainingsecurity reduces weather impact huttle S ervice Movement • • • 4. GPS fitted Ensuring safety atnight Ensuring pocket Fleet tracking: managementoffleet ineach Route mappingfor easeofnavigation • • • Within ConnaughtCircus Operation andMaintenance: They would provide point-toconnectivitywithinCP These would behail-as-requiredshuttles, nottobesharedwithstrangers capacityof4-6people pathfor smallshuttlewithriding An uninterrupted Ped s trian iza • • • tion of c It can be a free service provided It canbeafreeservice of of parking For longer duration For idlingoftheseshuttlesin comfort willing topay for theadded for users conditioned variant by NDMCalongwith an air- system basedonGPS pockets usingafleet tracking requirement tothesmaller automatically directedasper in thesepockets would be been identified. Vehicles parked have spaces on radials larger the remainingfleet ofshuttles, up anddroppassengers where the shuttles would pick middle, andoutercirclefrom in frontofeachblock oninner, shuttles have beenprovided capacityof10 with carrying between trips, smallpockets mobility experience seamless. mobility experience proposed tomake theentire two have alternatives been spaces,from theseparking To provide&Ridefacility Park from theoutercircle. distance of300-400meters Circus whicharelocatedata is inMLCPsoutsideConnaught provision parking The primary Lots outsideCP Connectivity withParking Legend Connaught Place Outside Parking Shuttle Parking Path Shuttle Service onnaught P la ce 39 transport and movement - design proposal 40 transport and movement - design proposal • • • Option 1-SmallShuttles Map showing Circulation Proposed withSmallShuttle ShuttleService CITY LEVEL Project • • • • Cons: • • • • • • • Pros: These subways will need to be upgraded toenableThese subways themovement. willneed tobeupgraded has beenidentified asshown inthemapabove. Forcrossingcarriageways, existingsubways willbeused by theshuttles. on outer circle leading to congestion.would hinder the traffic numbers Therefore, a segregated pathway for these shuttles operation. Because of the small size of these units, to ensure safety. on carriageway they will not operate Also, the large movement with strangers.enable It will, without sharing personalised however increase the number of vehicles in In option1, lots. smallshuttleswould beusedtoprovide accesstoparking The low occupancyoftheseshuttleswould Legend Crosses overtoRadialno. SinghMarg theoutercircleroadviasubway fromBabaKharak 2. It crossesover viaHanuman Mandirsubway. tobeboardedfromDLFcapitol.Golf cart I During peak hours the low capacitymightlead todelays. peakhours During number of vehiclesLarge required leading to management Time consumingimplementation process, upgradation-subways, Requires infrastructural Single fleet requirement moving onoutercircle, No additionalloadontraffic Single modechange, alleviatingsafety requiredwithstrangers No sharing Less travel timeduetodirectconnectivity, service, No waitingtimeasitsapersonalised issues, specially ofhigherincome group,concerns Subway OutsideConnaughtPlace Parking Shuttle Parking Path Shuttle Service Golf-Cart-with-4-Seater-Made-by-Dongfeng-Motor.html) (Source: http://cndfev.en.made-in-china.com/product/zBuxbHJhJqkA/China-Utility-Vehicle-Electric- 4 SeaterShuttle Vehicle Option 2-LargeShuttles with aGPSsystem. facilities. changesnearthecurrent require any infrastructure Therefore. allwillbeconnected for managingtheservice, move easily ontheoutercirclewithfastmoving traffic. Thesewillbeeasiertomanageandwouldnot for operation lotoutsideConnaughtCircusfor pick-upanddrop-off parking As itwillbeatwelve tofifteenseater vehicle , itcan shuttles)at designatedpoints. would havevisitors tochange tosmallshuttleservice(smaller fromeach These would run lotsidentified ontheoutercircle. people toandfromdedicatedparking The shuttlewilltransfer Foreaseofmovement intheoutercircle. In option2, atregularintervals lotsrunning shuttleswould beusedtoprovide large accesstoparking • • • • • Cons; • • • • Pros; Map showing Circulation Proposed withLargeShuttle ShuttleService Legend Requires maintenanceoftwo typesoffleets Weaves exiting for entering/ inandoutofthroughtraffic More travel time, Two modechanges, Time tofillupcapacity, Connects bothMLCPsuptoend required/Doesn’trequire construction No infrastructure Can move onoutercirclewithfast moving traffic, Easier tomanage, Connaught circus thus interrupting the flow of traffic, Connaught circus thus interrupting red light, Shuttle Parking ShuttleMovementLarge Shuttle Movement fromShivaji Shuttle Movement fromDLFCapitol Subway Parking OutsideConnaughtPlace Parking Shuttle Parking Path Shuttle Service (Source: http://wosenev.en.ec21.com/14_Seater_Sightseeing_Car--6106794_5498286.html) 12 SeaterShuttle Vehicle Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 41 transport and movement - design proposal 42 transport and movement - design proposal Detail ofRadial 2showing Premium Two Wheelar ParkingandMovement ofShuttle Detail ofRadial2showing Premium CarParkingandMovement ofShuttle CITY LEVEL Project Space Two parking Wheeler and innercircle from outertomiddle movementpedestrian subway for smooth crossingand Zebra pedestrian movementpedestrian vehicular and as abuffer between shading andalsoact Tree Linetoprovide Exit of the parking lot Exit oftheparking parking ontheradials parking Shuttle Service for Taxi Points andidlingzone Pick-Up andDrop-off Table TopCrossing vehicular movement and pedestrian as abuffer between shade andalsoact Tree Linetoprovide and idlingarea Auto pickup/dropoff the parking lot the parking to Ticketed entrance Lane Shuttle Movement View of Connaught Place Showing Shuttle Service Parking andLandscapePlaza Connectivity Parking View ofConnaught PlaceShowing Shuttle Service View ofConnaughtPlaceShowing Premium Two ontheRadial Wheeler Parking ontheRadial View ofConnaughtPlaceShowing PremiumCarParking Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 43 transport and movement - design proposal 44 transport and movement - design proposal CITY LEVEL Project • • • • andfor providing services. seamlessconnectivityfor iskeytransit toprovidingMulti- modalintegration passenger comfort 4.2.4 Intermediate Public T Auto parking outercircle Auto parking Taxi outercircle /cabparking Proposed PickUp/Drop Offin Safety especially women andasenseofsafety andchildren; for allusers High qualitywalkingenvironment includingsafe crossings/ well-shaded walkways/ footpaths, etc.; Basic amenitieslike toilets, propersignage, lighting, trees, shadingdevices, etc. for commuters; Well auto-rickshaws, designatedspacesfor modessuchasshuttleservice, plannedandproperly cabs, etc. withina5 minute walkingcatchmentofthestations; Outer Circle

49 30 Map showing Proposed Intermediate Public Transport Circulation ransport (IPT) Ped s trian iza tion of c Legend onnaught P la Auto IdlingPoint Pick-up/Drop-Off Private Parking Private Cab IdlingPoint ce 45 transport and movement - design proposal 46 transport and movement - design proposal inconvenience arekept to minimum. in otherplacessothatmoreandpopulationissensitized andchancesof Delhi. Inadditiontothis, initiatives shouldbeencouraged microbasedpedestrianization offrequencyduetoahealthybe well populationnumber inplaceandgood interms of should andaidsneededfor thepedestrians services have toensurethatallthe necessary The initiative entirely dependsuponeffective management. The authorities, therefore, 4. EFFECTIVEMANAGEMENT CITY LEVEL Project required. kindofassistancecanbeprovided toanyonemade andmonitoredsothatwiththechangingconditions right if 5. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE: ofthenaturecrowd comingtosuchlocationshasbe A properreporting pedestrianisation. needstobeformulatedbefore implementationof management strategy measures witheffectivewith thefreeingupofspace. Strongregulatory inthenumber ofstreethawkers,Often, leadstoaspurt pedestrianisation 2. HAWKING NOT ALLOWED • • • 1. REVAMP PALIKA PARKING: thatneedtobetaken imperatives intoaccount: are many important Today, whiletherearefew against pedestrianisation, whowould important. argue theway togoaboutitisvery There 4.3 Imperatives to enable success ofpedestrianisation inCP Proper provision of other infrastructural Proper provision ofotherinfrastructural Providing liftswithinthecomplexfor ieParking parking Providing smart drainage andsignage drainage ,facilities like ramp lighting, toilets, /exitpoints access toentry available level ineachparking availability ofnumber ofcarparking systemwhichtellsthe tracking managed andmonitoredby central and feel’, customers. oftheplaceiswhatattracts ambienceandexperience effect andinthelongrun, term evidence. thetotal Itcouldatbestonly beashort ‘look is thelossofbusiness duetopedestrianisation, whichactually doesnothave much has tobeginwithstakeholder consultations. oftheshopkeepers Oneofthemajorfears oftheshopowners,cooperation thebestofplansmay notsucceed. Infact, theplanning Stakeholder intheentireprocess. consultationsareanessentialimperative Without the 3. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS recognition andeaseof uniformity be standardisedtomaintain destination. These couldalso the usertodesired throughout toorient Signage shouldbeprovided 6. SIGNAGES (Source: http://indiaopendata.com/connaught-place-pedestrianisation-a-critical-analysis/) movement. Garbage etcfor seamlessandswift ,free ofencroachmentslike parking Pedestrian pathway shouldbekept 7. FREEOFENCROACHMENT

hawkers encroachment ofdesignedpublic spacesby unregistered dedicated hawking /vending zones anddiscouraging Vendor policyfor CPshouldbeformulatedearmarking POLICY 12. VENDOR with the real time traffic data. with therealtimetraffic ofthecityknow theavailability ofparking.user indifferent part This canalsobelinked inCPcouldbedeveloped toenable App providing aboutparking realtimeinformation 10. REAL TIME DATA APPLICATION disposal etc,inandaroundCPtoensureproperuse. &Maintainutilitieslike publicUpgrade convenience ,garbage 8. MAINTAINANCE OFUTILITIES Redevelop super bazaar complex as a new automated MLCP to accommodate another 800 cars approx. Redevelop superbazaar complexasanewautomatedMLCPtoaccommodateanother800cars 13. FACADE UPLIFTMENT

swift movement inandaroundCP. oftraffic toenable policyaroundareasofCPtobeformulatedandenforced strictly Parking 11. PARKING POLICY of the shuttle services andthenearby landmarks. of theshuttleservices navigate inandaroundCP.users This mapcouldalsohighlightthemovement spotsaroundCPtohelp A guidemaptobemadeavailable central atvarious 9. GUIDEMAPFOR WAY FINDING hoardings and advertisements . hoardings andadvertisements Violation tobecurbedby standardizingsize anddesignof Facade controlinmiddlecircleshouldbeintroduced 14. FACADE UPLIFTMENT Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 47 transport and movement - design proposal 48 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project 5.0 Landscape DesignProposal INTRODUCTION as ameetingspace. location,central easy andsafe approach, colonialfacade, itshistoric itspotential travellingAny toDelhiwould tourist visit CP atleastonce. Creditingtoits Delhi but fromtheentirecity. in NewDelhi. Ithasalways beenamagnet, notonly fromcentral visitors drawing financial,Connaught Placeisoneofthelargest commercialand business centres Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 49 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 50 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project in CP oneself It getsdifficulttoorient are: tothearea Issues pertaining Office goers Office goers Residents, Traders,Visitors, Variety ofendusers: and pedestrian movementand pedestrian ofvehicular Intersection 5.1 ISSUES FUNCTION MOVEMENT Lack ofIdentity FORM The design strategies willhelpinachievingthevision The designstrategies DESIGN STRATEGIES 5.2 VISION for theUrbanOpenSpace Reclaiming a public space, centrally located etched in the collective memory forReclaiming apublic asafe space, &healthy civiclife. locatedetchedinthecollective centrally memory BICYCLE FRIENDLY DECONGESTION STAINABILITY LIVABILITY PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ROAD non- motorised non- motorised Address human vehicular lane scale through of cycleand Encourage Encourage Seating and illumination Separation Separation transport Integrated Integrated network design road lights/ signalson Combine signs/ easily accessible parking areas parking bicycle parking Barrier free Barrier surface car management Reducing Secure and same pole pricing and pricing design Parking Parking Ped zebra crossing/ zebra Use ofrecycled Information Information s Maintaining retrofitting construction construction simplified trian iza tabletop Direct/ materials kiosks route Road tion of c transport system transport vehicular grade vehicular grade Organise uses Organise Pedestrian and public activity to support to support separation pavements Intelligent of cyclists Visibility Porous onnaught P la public events vehicle access Emergency Emergency cholesterol space for Removing green cover Provide junctions Signalise Increase road ce 51 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 52 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project peakhours,during weekends andfestivals. innoiseandpollution especially bringing In thepresentscenario, ofthecitygetsclogged withcars landmark thisgrand enjoy matchesdisplayed park, onscreensinCentral orare onashoppingspree. attendperformances colleagues tovendors, shopkeepers, etc. cafe owners People space, thedecorated dropinaroundfestivals tocelebrate fromthe, ranging Cp hasamultitude residents, ofusers officegoers, shoppers, and peoplewhocometomeetfriends productions/rps/reclaiming-public-space.1868009) of ourpublic spaces, we reapthebenefits ofahealthy, vibrant, community. energetic (https://www.civicdesigncenter.org/ down thestreet,whether driving walkingdown thesidewalk, orsittinginapark. When we ascitizens take ownership our civiclifeinlocalresidents. andfoster asenseofownership Eachday, oneofusmoves throughpublic space, every Well-designed, beautifulpublic spaceshave thepower torestoreasenseofdignityoururbanenvironment, enrich to us. communityspace instillsinallofusasensebelonging—thatwe andinturn, belongtoalarger thatourcitybelongs wander, toget lost, tobevisible, tobeinvisible, touseatoilet, tojustbe, inallthosespaces, atallhours. Qualitypublic Reclaiming urbanpublic space, towalk, meansreclaimingtheright tostroll, tositalone, tohangoutwithothers, to sq.m ie. 9.15acresofareaintheinnercirclewillbereclaimedandlandscapedgiven backtothecity. thepotentialsandissuesofspaceenvisioning theconceptofPedestrianisation,Considering around37,000 5.3 RECLAIMED AREA -37,000sqmi.e. 9.15acres People inConnaught PlaceonSundays(aninitiative for for gathering Raahgiri makingstreets for all) A vibrantmeetingspacefor theentire city dance.html Image Source:: http://www.raahgiridays.com/2014/10/dancers-on-stage-making-eveyone- 5. https://www.whatsuplife.in/delhi/blog/things-to-do-at-connaught-place-new-delhi/ 4. http://www.rediff.com/money/report/pix-connaught-place-has-something-for-everyone/20141027.htm 3. http://www.gettyimages.in/event/heavy-rainfall-in-delhi-ncr-559952999#commuters-drive-through-water-logged-stretches-opposite-ambedkar-on-picture-id477115228 2. https://selfdrivetrips.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/connaught-place-cp.jpg Image Source: 1. http://www.gettyimages.in/event/rain-blesses-delhi-165294717#people-take-shelter-during-the-rain-in-the-afternoon-at-sacred-heart-picture-id164920562 Image Source: Image Source: 1 https://www.whatsuplife.in/delhi/blog/things-to-do-at-connaught-place-new-delhi/ https://www.pps.org/blog/sweet-rebellion-reclaiming-indias-streets-with-raahgiri-day/ 2 3 Ped Image Source:: http://www.countercurrents.org/mittal080814.htm s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la 4 5 ce 53 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 54 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL everyone/20141027.htm Image Source: CITY LEVEL Project Connaught PlaceOn Aug. 6, 2016. Rio Olympic Games; On The GiantScreen Park,At Central Hockey MatchBetween India And IrelandDuring The 2016 on-aug-6-2016/ during-the-2016-rio-olympic-games-on-the-giant-screen-at-central-park-connaught-place-of-new-delhi- Image Source: Nukkad natak during Rahgiri Nukkad natakduring photo-walk-connaught-place-c?src=ecbox Image Source: Place-in-Delhi Image Source: https://m.rediff.com/money/report/pix-connaught-place-has-something-for- http://yashnews.com/new-delhi-fans-enjoys-the-hockey-match-between-india-and-ireland- https://www.eventshigh.com/detail/Delhi/46a23aefdc28fa36814b374b1c728f9b- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Raahgiri-Day-celebrated-at-Connaught- market-pubs-shops-night-life/1/353302.html Image Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ndmc-happy-hours-connaught-place-khan- Image Source: http://saltandsandals.com/tamasha-at-connaught-place/ Emporio, SinghMarg, BabaKharak ConnaughtPlace Dilli ke Pakwan, theFoodFestivalatState Image Source:https://hoho-delhi-bus.blogspot.in/2016/12/food-festival-in-delhi-2016.html attheInnerCircle performing Artists EXAMPLES FROM ALLAROUND EXAMPLES THE WORLD A safe heaven ofthecity intheheart London, UK Ukulele flashmob, heldnearthelionsin Square,Trafalgar articleshow/47722308.cms delhis-connaught-place-ranked-fifth-most-expensive-office-market-in-the-world-cbre/ Image Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/ Sundance SquarePlaza IMAGE SOURCE: https://ssqmgmt.com/history/ Connaught Place is under constant surveillance ofDelhiPolice evenConnaught Placeisunderconstantsurveillance atnighthours ImageSource: https://ukuleleflashmob.com/latest-news/

Inner circlestays well litandbustling with activityptill10pm Image Source: http://holladelhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cp-stroll.jpg Ped plaza Outdoor diningsceneatHuntingtonStation’s central Trafalgar-square stage/2012/jul/16/big-dance-trafalgar-square-review Independence-Day-/HTSI147086355814113 Image Source: http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/image/Tight-Security-Ahead-Of- s ImageSource: http://sourcethestation.com/idea/outdoor-plaza-dining-scene/ trian iza IMAGE SOURCE-https://www.theguardian.com/ tion of c onnaught P la ce 55 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 56 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project FROM ALLAROUND EXAMPLES THE WORLD place/ Image Source: Book readingsessionheldatOxford bookstore A festive placewhichcelebratesurbanlife Delhi Streetfood festival content/lifestyle-and-culture/5-delhi-food-festivals-you-must-not-miss/ 3. 1. http://brownpaperbag.in/delhi/shop/bpb-review-oxford-bookstore-connaught- Image Source: https://www.skymetweather.com/ 2. place-lit-up-in-rainbow-colours-again-1182571.html 27/11/2016 by Parade LGBTactivists Annual NewDelhiQueerPride Radio cityMusic Talent Hunt Image Source: http://www.news18.com/news/india/when-delhis-connaught- patricks-day-in-london/ go4travelblog.com/celebrating-st- Image Source: https://www. Square London: Trafalgarin 3. StPatrick’s Day index.aspx#.WUEX_uuGNaQ timessquarenyc.org/broadway/shows/ Image Source: square 2. Times tours/singaporelights16.html Image Source: http://intour.com.au/ Quay 1. Singapore-Clarke http://www. Interactive plazas Extremely well connected EXAMPLES FROM ALLAROUND EXAMPLES THE WORLD Image Source: square Innsbruck DA Image Source: https://twitter.com/landezine/status/585357162412711936 ­TR ME THE AT PLA­ZA KOCH H. ­VID http://www.landezine.com/index.php/2010/11/maria-theresien-strase/ M F ART OF MU ­SEUM ­OPOLITAN Image Source: Image Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13726219@N06/7398418724 A Shady Agnes KatzPlaza Ped https://www.toposmagazine.com/david-h-koch-plaza-metropolitan-museum-art/ s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 57 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 58 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL Enhanced shoppingexperience with kids. Vendoes thefestive during timearealsoanattraction. selling nicknacksandthedecorations andfamilies andtheexpanseofgreenopenspaceinvites youngsters park events andactivitieshosted inthecentral located.place beingcentrally Itisafavoured locationsinceithousesalotofeatingjoints, cafes andrestaurants. The oracquaintanceshere, gather/meetfriends CP isfrequentednotonlythe number for ofvisitors shoppingbut alarge CITY LEVEL Project Image Source: spacesoutsidetheshopswouldInteractive enhancetheshoppingexperience Image Source: Shopping atJanpatMarket Image Source:https://foodbeautytravel.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/dsc02116.jpg Food outletsatConnaughtPlace http://truecommercial.nzherald.co.nz/insights/news/property-articles/epsom-and-greenlane-to-get-a-heart/?news=0&p=-1&pp=-1 https://travelagencyindia.wordpress.com/tag/shopping/ Image Source: Shopping atInnerCircle Image Source: Shopping atJanpatMarket https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/0d/a3/95/connaught-place.jpg https://www.whatsuplife.in/delhi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/janpath.jpg Plan Showing thecomponents oftheexistingInnercircle shop, eat, watchmovie, window-shopping etc., zone. makingitthemostvibrant band shows happenintheCentalpark. People fromallagegroupsgatherherefor outingswithfamily, tomeetfriends, sellingjunkjewellery,circle arelinedwithvendors andaccessories. phonecovers stageshows, Several matchscreenings, inner circle. Various like Keventers, eateries wengers, embassyetcspillover ontotheplaza. oftheinner The corridors shops. ofcosmeticshops,A widevariety restaurants, showrooms, branded banksandatms, cafes etcopenupinthe by roads. thevehicular circulationontheradial is disrupted Paved plazalinedwithtreesandseatssitinfront ofthe Each block isflanked withacovered colonnadeandanuncovered continuous walkwaymovement but thepedestrian withtheirgreenterraces. Palika parking &underground Palika market direction) withtheunderground The built blocks intheInnerCirclearenamedasBlock A, BlockB, BlockC, BlockD, BlockE, BlockF(in clockwise paved plazasandbuilt fromit. blocks emerging 8nos. outfromthe14mwidecarriageway. Radialroadsbranch circles accommodatingtheroads, thecoreofInnercirclewithconcentric forms areas, park parking The Central 5.4 LANDSCAPE DESIGNPROPOSAL5.4 LANDSCAPE FORINNERCIRCLE BLOCK A BLOCK B Gate no. 8 Metro exit Gate no. 1 Metro exit Gate no. 7 Metro exit Gate no. 6 Metro exit Gate no. 2 Metro exit CENTRAL PARK Gate no. 5 Metro exit Ped Gate no. 3 Metro exit BLOCK C Gate no. 4 Metro exit s trian iza BLOCK F tion of c BLOCK D onnaught P la BLOCK E ce 59 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 60 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project Innercircle BLOCK A 8 BLOCK B 7 DINING PLAZA OUTDOOR GALLERY OUTDOOR ART GRAVEL COURT- 1 PLAZA- 1 RADIAL CENTRAL PLAZA DINING OUTDOOR PARK 2 6 KID’S PLAYKID’S AREA GRAVEL COURT- BLOCK C 5 PLAZA- 1 RADIAL PLAZA DINING OUTDOOR PARK CENTRAL BLOCK F PLAZA- 1 RADIAL PLAZA- 2 RADIAL PLAZA DINING OUTDOOR 3 BLOCK D 4 BLOCK E Ped s trian iza tion of c 8 MetroexitGate no. 8 7 MetroexitGateno. 7 6 MetroexitGateno. 6 5 MetroexitGateno. 5 4 MetroexitGateno. 4 3 MetroexitGateno. 3 2 MetroexitGateno. 2 1. MetroexitGateno. 1 onnaught P la ce 61 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 62 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL • • green lawns. • Itextendsfromtheouteredgeofcolonnadetoraised vehicle circulation 3M. wideelectronic CITY LEVEL Project circulation vehicle emergency 6 MwideFTP/ .and existingtrees metrostation the underground existing liftsproviding accessto accesstotheshops,pedestrian loading-unloading& Service Electronic vehicle circulation, Path, VehicleEmergency •It accommodatesthe etc. spaces, play areas, plazas radial dining courts,outdoorexhibition proposed activitieslike outdoor seamlessly throughthevarious • roads.. punctured by radial the blocks whichatpresentis •This continuous paving linksall built edge. alongthe continuously running theunhinderedpath marks •The OuterPromenade OUTER PROMENADE over drive The 3mwideElectronicvehicle circulationisdefinedbylights. pathwashers/ The firetenderpathisguidedby trees, The outerpromenaderuns circulation Pedestrian lawns. bollardsandthetoewallsofraised CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK

Electric vehicle movement Emergency vehicle movement OUTER PROMENADE CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 63 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 64 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL View showing thePlaza Area CITY LEVEL Project View showing thePlaza Area guide theFire tenderpath existing trees. These also toretainthe Green strip the electronicvehicle circulation. over drive Path lightsdefine washers/ paved areas parking Additional treesshadethenow hard spaces for the visitors for thegreencover aswell asseating Raised lawns withseatwallprovide KEY PLAN •It isacontinuous walkway shadedwithtreesandpergolas. andrestareaofthemetalledroad. park pathway aroundtheCentral existing2.4mwide •The Innerpromenadeincludestheareaofcurrently Park accesstotheCentral circulationfor pedestrian • 6mwideInnerperipheral INNER PROMENADE Image Sourcehttps://landscapeperformance.org/case-study-briefs/central-wharf-plaza Reference shaded areas-Central imagesfor pergola Wharf Plaza Part PlanofInnerPromenade Part PARK CENTRAL Pergola Ped Sculpture s court trian iza promenade Trees shaded Image Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140033869633834035/ Reference imagesfor treeshadedareas tion of c onnaught P la ce 65 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 66 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project View showing theinnerpromenade View showing thePergola shadedinnerpromenade shadetheareasleadingtooutdoordiningcourt. •The pergolas interesting. theinnerpromenademakingcontinuous walk intersecting intoasculpturecourt plazasterminate •The radial summers. accessduring toencourage •The innerpromenadeisshadedby treesandpergolas •It interweaves plazas, theradial •Like theOuterpromenade, intotheInnercircle. roadsterminating theinnerpromenadetoolinksallradial theoutdoordiningareasandotheractivityzones.

roads. ofthe5radial thetermination •The 5Plazasmark vehicular circulation. •The treelinedproposedroadsectionopensupintowide tree shadedpaved areas, visual andphysical forming accessto thepark. •These plazasabutt theedgeof CentalPark which itpresently lacks. •All theRadialPlazasconcludewithasculpture, RADIAL PLAZAS Plan indicatingtheRadialPlazas totheblocks thespaceasenseofidentityandorientation rendering CENTRAL PARK intotheinnercircle, Ped s trian iza the celebrating tion of c theextentof thismarks Axial LinkagesintoCP. onnaught P la ce 67 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 68 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project RADIAL PLAZA-1 Radial Plaza-1Plan Tree shaded benches curtain withwater ofPortals Series KEY PLAN PLAZA-1 RADIAL the plaza & serve asseating the plaza&serve Trees shade withplanters Existing trees PLAZA-1 RADIAL PLAZA-1 RADIAL CENTRAL PARK ofwaterportals, •The plazacomprises park intotheCentral theentry •The RadialPlaza1marks View showing theRadialplaza times oftheyear. canappreciateatall •Presence ofwaterandtreesmakes theareaconducetoextremeclimatewhichvisitors withseatwallshadethiswidepaved•The treeplanters area. view ofthewaterelementwithoutgettingwet. have waterthreadswithinwhichpeoplecanwalkunderorfromthesidestoappreciate •These waterportals View showing theRadial plaza andshadedseatingareas, treeplanters Ped s trian iza axis. onradial allarranged tion of c onnaught P la ce 69 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 70 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project render shadetothepasserby. • the waterfeature. toenjoy both sidesfor thevisitors •The wet areaislinedwithseatson circulation area. the waterdoesnotsillover the encloses thewaterjetssothat flushed removable cover drain the nozzlesareshut. with A drain be usedby thepublic even when easy tomaintainandthespacecan deckfountains are •These dry the plazawithoutgettingwet. the fountain oreven walkthrough canenjoy,•The visitors play ofwater. • Park,the Central itisapausepoint. •The RadialPlaza2doesnotleadto RADIAL PLAZA-2 Radial Plaza-2Plan The plazaisedgedwithtreesto the This FountainPlazacelebrates CENTRAL PARK getwet in KEY PLAN Play waterfountains Tree shadedbenches CENTRAL PARK PLAZA-2 RADIAL Seats PLAZA-2 RADIAL Existing trees Reference Imagesfor stoneseats Image Sourcehttp://www.rrtx.com/listing/prete-main-street-plaza-fountain.html Prete Plaza View showing theFountain plaza Image Source: http://www.landscapeandurbanism.com/category/competitions/page/7/ Water play areaofHudson Yards project, park NYC Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 71 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 72 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL tree shadedmoving furniture Outdoor diningspaceswith CITY LEVEL Project be vibrant meetingspaces. be vibrant outto plantation andwould turn •These plazasaredefinedby promenade. fire tenderpathandinner between the is restricted • summer heat. fans would provide respitefrom alltimesoftheday.during Mist with treesandcanbeused proposed suchthatitisshaded are •Seating arrangements emphasising thezone. extend tillthecolonnade, outdoor diningplazawould finish. Thepaving typeofthe difference inpaving material/ witha •The areaismarked intheplaza. incorporated •Vending zones canbe spill over ortheeateries. to for kiosksfor therestaurants with movable andspace furniture •These aretreeshadedplazas exits, henceareeasily accessible. between themetrostationentry/ These paved areassitsandwiched thecoreofeachblock.form •These outdoordiningspaces Outdoor Dining PlazaPlan OUTDOOR DININGPLAZA andplanting All thefurniture Play waterfountains Space for kiosks KEY PLAN CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK com/2012/10/03/lessons-from-spanish-cafes/ out oftheway ofpedestrians. creates amoredefinedeatingarea, and keeps thetables up arelatively smallamountofspace. The denseclustering these tables aresetupinamedium-sized square theytake and umbrellas, givingittwo ofcoolingshade. layers Though inMadrid,This restaurant hasplacedtables undertrees Proposed view oftheOutdoordiningarea Image Source: http://starvingfoodie.blogspot.in/2015/08/ Prete Plaza Image Sourcehttps://provocationutah.wordpress. Image Source: https://adventuresofthegypsyqueen.com/tag/sony-center/ Sony Centre Image Source: http://www.edsaplan.com/en/node/1178 Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 73 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 74 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project a pause point for the visitors and also a space for interaction and gathering. andalsoaspace for interaction a pausepointfor thevisitors The GRAVEL SEATING alongthetreegrid. COURT isaquietseatingareawithbenchesarranged These would actas Reference image GRAVEL SEATING PLAZA 1. GRAVEL SEATING1. COURT KEY PLAN CENTRAL PARK 2 CENTRAL PARK 1 3 Porus gravel court withshadedseating Porus gravel court to theChildrenPlay spacesaswell. inner circle. This inclusive plazacaters passive recreationalzones inthe etc.Space for FleaMarket inducing Galleries,setting ofOutdoor Art shaded spaceswithseatingsprovide Block A, BlockCandF. These evenly intheInnercircle, proposedin rainwater. These aredistributed surfaces, allow for percolationof hard, sustainable andpermeable •The Gravel seatingplazasaresemi IMAGE SOURCE-https://thecitystory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/KGAF_003.jpg festival,Kala Ghodaart Mumbai legacy/HamiltonGarden.html IMAGE SOURCE-https://tclf.org/sites/default/files/microsites/kiley- Hamilton Garden, by DanKiley KEY PLAN 2. GRAVEL EXHIBITIONCOURT2. square-e1462804275511.jpg IMAGE SOURCE-http://www.theflorentine.net/wp-content/uploads/event/a/r/art-is-in-the- isinthePiazzaSanLorenzo OUTDOOR/Art CENTRAL PARK Porus gravel court Incoming/Pictures/1314340_Wallpaper2.jpg IMAGE SOURCE-http://www.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p1/2015/02/06/ festival,Kala Ghodaart Mumbai the space. to andvisitors collectors would artists,art invite various or installationscanbeexhibitedalongthetreegrid. This withpaved areainthecore.court Paintings, work art The GRAVEL EXHIBITIONPLAZAisatreelined IMAGE SOURCE-http://www.artfaircalendar.com/.a/6a00e54fba8a7388330133f345e453970b-pi Ped s Tree shaded trian iza benches tion of c exhibition/ flee market Paved Area: Spacefor outdoor onnaught P la ce 75 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 76 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project 3. GRAVEL KID’SPLAY AREA years. tothekidsof1-8 such areacatering play equipment. This would beone accommodating seatingareasand KID’S PLAY AREA isagravel court kid’s play playRubberised matfor View of the Kids play area with gravel court shaded withtrees View oftheKids play areawithgravel court with shadedseating Porus gravel court KEY PLAN CENTRAL PARK Reference image Inner Promenade. metro stationandedgethelinksofOuter& greensenvelope•These raised theexitsof greens totheoverall textureoflandscape. •Raised lawns withshaded seatwallsadd shadedwithtrees View oftheKidsplay area withgravel court LINKAGES FROM METRO Row oftreesshadethepathway Raised lawns withseatwall Metro stationexit CENTRAL PARK Ped s trian iza tion of c inner promenade Pathway linkingtheouter& onnaught P la ce 77 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL 78 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL CITY LEVEL Project componentsoftheproposedlandscapeschemeforView showing innercircle thevarious Ped s trian iza tion of c onnaught P la ce 79 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSAL

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