CITY LEVEL PROJECTS DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD
Along Inner Ring Road: South Delhi Delhi Urban Art Commission
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Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao Chairman
Samir Mathur Member DELHI URBAN ART COMMISSION with gratitude duly acknowledges the valuable contributions of the Abhimanyu Dalal Member following in making this report: Sonali Rastogi Member (till 02.07.2020) Kamran Rizvi Member & Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (w.e.f 2.01.2020)
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December 2020 Sd/- Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao Chairman, DUAC Foreword
Safe and seamless pedestrian mobility has become a major concern in Delhi. The possibilities for efficient schemes for uninterrupted, safe pedestrian connections for zones that have a high vehicular volume, combined with a high pedestrian traffic flow, varied high intensity developments in close proximity, and availability of space in the right of way was considered in this study.
The stretch of Ring Road from Lajpat Nagar to Dhaula Kuan is a busy arterial road. New redevelopment proposals are planned all along this stretch. The redeveloped East Kidwai Nagar is already built. Sriniwaspuri, Nauroji Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Netaji Nagar are in the process of being built. Andrewsganj, West Kidwai Nagar are slated for future. This is coupled with two of the largest hospitals in Delhi and a significant commercial area of South extension and a large Sub- Central Business District complex at Bhikaji Cama Place are already occupied for decades. Over time, spaces for pedestrians got subsumed in other requirements of utility services, service lanes, signage’s, bus stops, parking and plating zones. It was evident that continuous pedestrian movement at ground level was unsafe and discontinuous. It was felt that segregated and defined elevated pedestrian networks which navigate the multiple layers and land-uses such arterial roads, commercial areas, institutions, high density residential development, parks, Samir Mathur neighborhoods etc. could be an innovative strategy. Commission Member, DUAC
The study is an attempt to identify dedicated pedestrian corridors in the form of Elevated walkways running parallel to the existing infrastructure which link high-density neighborhoods to transit junctions and demonstrate their integration with the existing built infrastructure.
Innovative, sustainable and smart features are suggested to be embedded in these designs to make them self-sufficient in terms of energy and also to create comfortable, safe spaces for users. These design modules can serve as guides to such future developments in other parts of the city.
December 2020 Contents 3.8 Proposed elevated walkway- Defining the footprint 40 1 Introduction 14 3.9 Major roads connections and the influence zone 42 1.1 Elevated walkways around the world 15 3.10 Connecting to public transport 44 1.2 Vision Statement 16 3.11 Emergency escape 46 1.3 Existing scenario of pedestrian mobility in Delhi 17 3.12 Potential junctions along the elevated walkway 48 1.4 Pedestrian fatalities in the last decade 18 Proposal 2 Site Identification 20 3.13 Proposal along Junctions 50 2.1 Road Network : Linkages and connections 21 A. South Extension Junction 50 2.2 Zone details 22 B. East Kidwai Nagar Junction 54 2.3 Stretch identification 23 C. Dilli Haat Junction 58 2.4 Defining the study area 24 D. AIIMS Metro Junction 62 Stretch 01 (South Ex. to Bhikaji Cama Place) 25 3 E. Safdarjung Junction 65 Analysis F. Sarojini Nagar Junction 68 3.1 Site analysis 26 G. Nauroji Nagar Junction 71 3.2 Zoning and linkages 28 3.3 Existing- Walkability scenario 30 4 Stretch 02 (Sriniwaspuri to Lajpat Nagar) 75 4.1 Site Brief 76 3.4 Possibilities of upgradation of existing footpaths 32 4.2 Major Nodes and Landmarks 80 3.5 Pedestrian footfall analysis 34 4.3 Connections along the Stretch 82 3.6 Major nodes and landmarks 36 4.4 Elevated Walkway Footprint 84 3.7 Proposal- Connections along the Stretch 38 Summary
4.5 Major Road Linkages and Influence Zone 86 In today’s fast paced world, where cities are urbanizing rapidly, and open spaces are 4.6 Public Transport Linkages 88 consecutively shrinking, a dedicated, well connected pedestrian system is required to connect various neighborhoods seamlessly. It should also be noted that an efficient pedestrian 4.7 Emergency Escapes 90 system reduces carbon footprint and provides better linkages without compromising the experience of the users. 4.8 Elevated Walkway with Potential Junctions 92 As per Delhi Traffic Police data (2016), out of 1415 killed in road accidents, 600 were Design Proposal 95 pedestrians. The high fatality rate is due to a poor pedestrian infrastructure, which is either 5 poorly designed or has maintenance issues. Thus, there is a pressing need to address these 5.1 Features 96 concerns and to provide robust pedestrian connections that safeguard pedestrian safety, security and comfort. 5.2 Elevated Walkway Design 98
5.3 Few Alternative Facade Elements 101 The study focuses on exploring elevated walkways along one of the major arterial roads of Delhi i.e. Inner Ring road. It intends to demonstrate the necessity of dedicated, functional pedestrian corridors, which can be replicated in other parts of the city. These pedestrian 6 Reference list 102 corridors add another dimension to the city fabric, they also have the potential to become parallel movement corridors in the future.
The study explores two sets of stretches along the Inner Ring Road, that cut through dense neighborhoods characterized by mixed land-use and prominent landmarks.
The study identifies nodes with high footfall in the stretches under observation. The proposed elevated walkway will connect these nodes to other supporting pedestrian infrastructure such as subways, foot over bridges etc., to enable smooth and seamless pedestrian movement.
The High Line, New York Source: https://i3.wp.com/www.topinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-High-Line.jpg | 23rd August, 2018
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD XIII 1.1 Elevated Walkways around the World t i o n t i o n I n t r o d u c I n t r o d u c
Connaught Road Skywalk, Grand Road Skywalk, Bukit Bintang-KLCC Pedestrian Walkway, MG Road Skywalk-Bengaluru, Central , Hong Kong, China Mumbai, India Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Karnataka, India Project • Initiated by a developer in • The Mumbai Skywalk Project is a • The Bukit Bintang - KLCC • To ensure safety of pedestrians on the Hong Kong, the project intended series of skyways for pedestrian use Pedestrian Walkway provides outer ring roads of the city, Bangalore to connect the properties on in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. alternative routes for pedestrians Development Authority (BDA) plans two ends of Connaught Road • It connects Mumbai suburban who do not wish to walk between to build a total of 25 skywalks under
Chapter 1 Intent Central, a semi-expressway railway stations and other highly the congested roads of KLCC and Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) and characterized by heavy traffic. concentrated commercial areas Bukit Bintang. non-PPP models. Introduction with various popular destinations. • It provides views of iconic locations.
• Although, the system has been • The project has a number of • The walkways helps pedestrians • However these structures are facing extended by public and private drawbacks, such as: to evade the challenging street criticism due to the following : parties and reaches distant parts 1. It is in close proximity to environment prevailing in the city. 1. They are often planned near of the city, it is constantly being residential development, thus • However the skywalk reduces traffic signals, where provision re-evaluated for the right of impinging on their privacy. the aesthetic quality of the street, for pedestrian crossing is already access and the right of public 2. The spacing of exit points has not blocks building facades and present. to access retail stores and been distributed as per the need. invades privacy when in proximity 2. They obstruct heritage structures. recreational facilities. 3. Due to lack of activity, it is unsafe to a building. 3. These structures are not site
Challenges • The city’s high density provides for users, especially women specific, one prototype is enough pedestrian volume to travelling at non-peak hours. It has implemented in the entire city sustain vibrancy in Central’s become a home to beggars ae without contextualizing it. multi-layered pedestrian system well as drug addicts, thus making that links basement, 1st storey it unsafe. and 2nd storey.
Source: Centre for Liveable citied for Singapore, Elevated Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Skywalk_Project Source: Centre for Liveable citied for Singapore, Elevated Source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130118/ PedestrianLinkways — Boon or Bane? PedestrianLinkways — Boon or Bane? bengaluru-new-skywalks-fail-to-generate-footfalls.html
14 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 15 1.2 Vision Statement 1.3 Existing Scenario of Pedestrian Mobility in Delhi t i o n t i o n Vision Transportation in Delhi Modes of Transport in Delhi To provide dedicated pedestrian connections by linking high density neighborhoods to transport systems and enabling uninterrupted and seamless pedestrian movement between Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) 2021 notes that the period Cab/ Taxi destinations. between 1981- 2001 and 2011 has observed a phenomenal 2Wheeler increase in the growth of vehicles and traffic in Delhi. There Auto Rickshaw Objectives has been a rise in per capita trip rate (excluding walking Bus I n t r o d u c I n t r o d u c trips) from 0.72 in 1981 to 0.87 in 2001 and exponentially 34% Create an efficient pedestrian mobility corridor to ensure a comfortable walking experience with respect to the following parameters: Metro to 1.48 in 2017. Keeping in view the population growth, this 1. Prioritize pedestrians translates into an increase from 45 lakh trips to around 118 Tr a i n • Prioritizing pedestrians before other modes of transport. lakh trips in 2001 and 144 lakh trips in 2008 (The Economic Bicycle • Providing smooth and seamless pedestrian networks. Times, 2018). EncroachedCycle Rickshaw Footpaths Low-maintained and poorly lit Subways Delhi is currently facing poor air quality issues due to Cab/ Taxi Walk 2. Provide a pleasant walking experience dependence on personal vehicles for work and other trips. 2Wheeler • Utilizing the existing infrastructure i.e. footpaths, subways and foot over bridges with required retrofitting. This may also be related to the absence of adequate and Auto Rickshaw • Safety and security of pedestrians by providing essential elements like lighting, shaded walkways, wayfinding and seating facilities. efficient public transport services and poor walking facility. Bus 34% • Promoting public art in public spaces to create a sense of interest and curiosity. Metro Tr a i n 3. Integrate all modes of transport Bicycle Cycle Rickshaw • Connecting the pedestrian corridor with various transit modes and hubs. Walk • Providing convenient access to transport modes like buses, feeder systems and metro network.
4. Create universal accessibility Broken Footpaths Unused pedestrian bridges • Ensuring universal accessibility leading to inclusive planning. Walkability in the City 5. Reduce the carbon footprint The share of pedestrian trips in Delhi is approximately • Reducing carbon footprint in dense neighbourhoods of the city by encouraging walking. 35% (refer table). This excludes the trips made to access public transport. Thus, the number of people walking in Delhi remains very high. Statistics show that more than Scope and Limitations 60% fatalities on road involve pedestrians. Therefore, an 1. Design recommendations shall be proposed for the identified stretches only. efficient pedestrian system needs to be in place to avoid 2. Volumetric and traffic characteristics study will not be part of this project. such mishaps. As walking is an uncomfortable experience 3. The data collected for analysis is based on site observations. in Delhi (due to factors like design, maintenance, safety, lighting, etc.), majority of the users are forced to switch to private vehicles to make the desired trips. As a result, Delhi has more cars than the total number of cars in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata (The Wall Street Journal, 2018). Source: ADB, Walkability and Pedestrian Facilities in Asian Cities, Feb 2011 Source: Reinventing Walkability, Clear Air Asia, Manekshaw Centre, New-Delhi 6 December 2013
16 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 17 1.4 Pedestrian Fatalities in the last decade Percentage of road traffic fatalities by road user type in Delhi Pedestrians Killed v/s Injured in Delhi from 2007 to 2017
t i o n Since 2007, accidents causing pedestrian fatalities and Pedestrians continue to suffer the highest causalities in road t i o n 60.00% injuries have been the highest. According to Delhi traffic accidents. During the year 2017, a total of 702 pedestrians police report 2017, among 6673 accidents in Delhi, 1584 44.3% lost their lives and 2283 were injured as compared to involved fatality and 6604 incurred injuries, affecting a total 45.00% 3000 35.2% 682 pedestrian fatalities in 2016 and 2551 injuries. The of 8188 people. Among the fatal road accident victims predominant locations of fatal accidents are pedestrian 30.00% pedestrians are the most vulnerable. crossings in residential areas. I n t r o d u c I n t r o d u c 2000 15.00% 12.5% Of the road accidents reported during the year 2017, Additionally, the vicinity of educational institutions, market 4.2% 3.3% 44.3% were fatal and 34.6 % were incurred by pedestrians. 0.4% places, office complexes and hospitals are the sights of 0.00% On the other hand two-wheeler motorized vehicles riders Pedestrians Cyclists Car Occupants 2 Wheeler Bus Passengers Others frequent accidents involving pedestrians. It is identified 1000 incurred 35.2% fatalities and 40.6% injuries. 2007 50.05% 5.98% 2.99% 27.76% 2.06% 11.17% that lack of adequate number of pedestrian crossing, foot in numbers Pedestrians 2009 50.32% 5.20% 2.49% 29.72% 1.59% 10.67% over bridges, non-continuous and intentionally encroached 2011 45.55% 5.07% 3.13% 32.04% 1.18% 13.03% There is a slight difference between fatalities and injuries. footpaths, along with the ignorance of road safety rules and 2013 41.15% 5.05% 4.23% 33.68% 1.10% 14.78% Years 0 Incidents among these two vulnerable groups occur due 2015 42.17% 4.38% 4.93% 34.96% 0.68% 12.89% disregard for other road-user’s rights are major causes of 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 to pedestrians and two wheelers sharing the same road 2017 44.32% 4.23% 3.35% 35.16% 0.44% 12.50% road accidents involving pedestrians. Killed 1071 1043 1170 960 961 828 749 749 684 682 702 Percentage of road traffic fatalities by road user type in Delhi from 2007-2017 space. Since 2007, pedestrians and two-wheeler riders Injured 2831 3015 2677 3465 2387 2261 2568 2949 2862 2551 2283 have been the most vulnerable groups in terms of fatalities, Consecutively complete segregation of pedestrians and despite of the the continuous efforts to implement rules Percentage of road traffic injuries by road user type in Delhi motorized vehicles through elevated walkways is essential Statistics of pedestrian fatality & injury in Delhi from 2007-2017 and regulations in order to facilitate road safety. for convenient and safe pedestrian movement. 60.00% LocationLocation-wise wise Pedestrian pedestrians accidents accidents in Delhi in for Delhi 2016 (2016)
45.00% 40.6% 800 36.7% 34.6% 32.9% Pedestrians PedestriansPedestrians 700 30.00% Pedestrians PedestriansPedestrians 600 Cyclists CyclistsCyclists 15.9% 15.3% 500 Cyclists CyclistsCyclists 15.00% 7.5% Car OccupantsCar OccupantsCar Occupants 36% 36% 36% 5.1% 6.1% 43% 43% 43% 400 2.3% 1.9% 1.1% Car OccupantsCar OccupantsCar Occupants 0.00% 2 Wheeler 2 Wheeler2 Wheeler 300 Pedestrians Cyclists Car Occupants 2 Wheeler Bus Passengers Others 36% 36% 36% in numbers Pedestrians 2 Wheeler 2 Wheeler2 Wheeler 2007 36.72% 5.06% 7.52% 32.89% 1.92% 15.89% Bus PassengersBus PassengersBus Passengers 41% 41% 41% 200 2009 38.60% 3.76% 6.40% 33.88% 1.74% 15.61% 100 Bus PassengersBus PassengersBus Passengers 2011 34.22% 4.23% 6.06% 34.35% 1.38% 19.76% Others OthersOthers 2013 36.18% 4.30% 7.35% 36.25% 1.56% 14.36% 0 2015 34.66% 3.60% 7.65% 39.60% 0.64% 13.85% OthersEducational OthersPedestrianOthers Market Place Office Complex Hospital Residential Institutions Crossing Area 2017 34.57% 2.33% 6.12% 40.58% 1.08% 15.32% Killed 70 127 84 54 88 121 Victims killedVictims in 2016Victims killed inkilled 2016 in 2016 Victims injuredVictims in 2016Victims injured injured in 2016 in 2016Injured 430 592 582 280 342 793 Percentage of road traffic injuries by road user type in Delhi from 2007-2017 Pedestrians fatalities in Delhi (2016) Pedestrians injured in Delhi (2016) Source: ‘Victims of Road Accident-Road Accidents in Delhi’; Delhi Traffic Police, 2017 Report Source: ‘Victims of Road Accident-Road Accidents in Delhi’; Delhi Traffic Police, 2017 Report
18 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 19 2.1 Road Network : Linkages and Connections i o n at S i t e I den f ic
Chapter 2 Site Identification
Pink Line Metro Station Arterial Roads in Delhi Study Stretch Pink Metro Line Inner Ring Road Yellow Metro Line Outer Ring Road Violet Metro Line Inner Ring Road, Delhi Arterial Roads of Delhi The Inner Ring Road connects parts of South Delhi, Central and North Delhi. Two major ring roads encircle the city i.e. Inner and Outer Ring Road. But as the city It is one of the most widely used roads in Delhi. It is 51 kms long and has is expanding, the Outer Ring Road no more encompasses the city boundary. more than 25 flyovers to aid smooth movement of traffic and to avoid pause A new ring road is proposed to connect the outer parts of the city i.e. UER (Urban at traffic lights. Extension Road). Source: http://www.discoveredindia.com/delhi/transportation-in-delhi/roads-in-delhi.htm | 6th August, 2018 Source: http://www.twenty22.in/2009/06/delhis-third-ring-road-snapshot.html | 6th August, 2018 Currently the ongoing construction work of the Pink Metro Line leads to Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4oBKlv5UVEA/Si9CVxWTcmI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/ykWg_VT_NLE/s400/IIIRR.jpg | 6th August, 2018 traffic bottlenecks and snarls during peak hours.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 21 2.2 Zone Details 2.3 Stretch Identification
The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has been divided into 15 zones for the Two stretches have been identified for the study along the Inner Ring Road: i o n at purpose of administration. They are from zone A to H and zone J to P. Eight of these zones Stretch 1: South-Extension Metro station to Bikaji Cama Place Metro station i o n at are urban, one is in riverbed and remaining six are rural. Stretch 2: Lajpat Nagar Bus stop to railway crossing near Ashram Source: http://delhi-masterplan.com/zonal-plans-mpd-2021/ | 6th August, 2018 Zone D The study stretch (Inner Ring Road) lies in between Zone D and F. This stretch has been identified for project demonstration as a series of residential projects are undergoing redevelopment along this stretch. As there is no vision plan to connect the pedestrian network a for this redeveloped region, this project can show a future direction. As these projects (East Kidwai Nagar, Nauroji Nagar, etc. ) are under progress (design and Zone F construction stage), it would be easy to incorporate the proposed modifications. S i t e I den f ic S i t e I den f ic The newly redeveloped GPRA projects and the existing transport systems (metro stations, bus stops, etc.) are considered to develop this pedestrian movement corridor. Key map highlighting the zones
Inner Ring Road Market Area
Pink Metro Line Existing Government Residential Colonies
Yellow Metro Line Pink Line Metro Stations
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Zone F
Map showing various neighbourhoods around the study area Stretch identification along study area - Inner Ring Road
22 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 23 2.4 Defining the study area
Major colonies around the stretch: The study stretch i o n at passes through several important areas of South Delhi like Lajpat Nagar, South Ex., AIIMS, Sarojini Nagar, Moti Bagh, etc. These areas are characterized by high commercial centres and thus encounter massive traffic jams on regular basis.
Metro network around the stretch: The upcoming Pink Metro Line is also known as the Ring Road Line. The Pink Metro network around the study stretch S i t e I den f ic Line encircles the Inner Ring Road and connects areas to major markets and new developments in South Delhi.
Redevelopment proposals around the stretch: There are many ongoing redevelopment proposals along the Ring Road estimated to increase the number of habitats and cause population growth. Metro stations around the study stretch
Residential colonies around the stretch: Many government residential colonies lie in this zone. These redevelopment projects (ongoing and proposed) are Sriniwaspuri, Andrews Ganj, Sewa Nagar, East and West Kidwai Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Nauroji Nagar, Netaji Nagar.
Commercial areas around the stretch: The major commercial areas located around the stretch are South Existing government colonies around the study stretch Extension I & II, Lajpat Nagar market and Sarojini Nagar Chapter 3 market, etc. Stretch 01 (South Ex. to Bhikaji Cama Place) Inner Ring Road Market Area
Pink Metro Line Existing Government Residential Colonies Yellow Metro Line Study Stretch Violet Metro Line Pink Line Metro Stations Existing commercial areas around the study stretch
24 city level project 3.1 Site Analysis ce ) ce ) (Stretch 01: South Extension Metro station to Bikaji Cama Place Metro station) 1. East Kidwai Nagar Residential Colony 11. Dilli Haat 2. Darya Khan’s Tomb 12. Ansari Nagar West Defining the study stretch: Redevelopment projects: East Kidwai along the Inner Ring Road within the Market and Sarojini Nagar Market 3. South Extension-I Residential Colony 13. Safdarjung Enclave It begins from Bhikaji Cama Place Metro Nagar and Nauroji Nagar (already under stretch. Redensification of these colonies is Recreational: Dilli Haat, a six acre market 4. South Extension Market 14. Nauroji Nagar Commercial Complex station in the west to South Extension progress) proposed in the near future. place, is a famous craft bazaar run by 5. South Extension Metro Station 15. Sarojini Nagar Commercial Complex Metro station in the east. • Nauroji Nagar - Central Business Private Colonies: Gautam Nagar, South Delhi Tourism and Delhi Tourism & Delhi 6. Ansari Nagar East 16. Sarojini Nagar Residential Colony Length - 3.3kms East-West. District (CBD) Extension I & II, Ansari Nagar East & West, Transportation Development Corporation 7. AIIMS Campus 17. Bhikaji Cama Metro Station Along the Aurobindo Marg crossing at • East Kidwai Nagar - Residential and Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar. Ansari Nagar is (DTTDC). It is a major tourist attraction. 8. AIIMS Half Cloverleaf Interchange 18. Bhikaji Cama Place AIIMS intersection, stretch extends from Commercial zone mainly occupied by institutions. AIIMS and Heritage sites: The important heritage sites 9. Kidwai Nagar Commercial Complex 19. Inner Ring Road Dilli Haat in the north to AIIMS Metro Residential government colonies: Three Safdarjung hospitals are few of the popular include Kale Khan ka Makbara (behind South 10. West Kidwai Nagar Residential Colony Station in the south, i.e. approximately residential colonies, Nauroji Nagar and landmarks in this zone. Ex. I. Market) and Darya Khan Tomb (East of KEY MAP 750m North-South. East & West Kidwai Nagar are located Commercial Centres: South Extension East Kidwai Nagar residential colony).
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Heritage Structure 19 Inner Ring Road 13 Pink Line Metro Station 14 05 06 Road 12 07 04
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Sri Aurobindo Marg Landuse plan of stretch 0I
26 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 27 3.2 Zoning and Linkages ce ) ce ) Zoning Road Linkages Major residential zones are located at the northern edge of the Ring Road, namely Sarojini Mahatma Gandhi Marg or Inner Ring Road, one of the major arterial roads, Nagar, East & West Kidwai Nagar and South Extension 1. connects various important landmarks/ neighbourhoods/ roads including Africa Institutes are located on the southern edge of the Ring Road mainly in East & West Ansari Avenue and Sri Aurobindo Marg, which subsequently connects Inner Ring Road Nagar. to Outer Ring Road. Other major connecting roads to Mahatma Gandhi Marg are: Commercial zones are mostly found in east and west extremes of the stretch along the ring • Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Marg is the approach road to Sarojini Nagar road. residential area. Links on the Metro line (Pink Line and Yellow Line) improve the connectivity of the stretch • Shri Vinayak Mandir Marg is a major connection to Sarojini Nagar Market in to other parts of the city. the north. Around 17 bus stops along the stretch connect Inner Ring Road with other parts of the city. • Chaudhary Harsukh Marg is one of the main approach roads to Green Park. It KEY MAP has the hertitage sites: “Bagh-I-Alam ka Gumbad” and Hauz Khas district park Residential character • INA, Dilli Haat, AIIMS and Safdurjung Hospital campus entries are from Sri Aurobindo Marg. • Khatli Vikas Marg is the only approach road to Darya Khan’s Tomb from Mahatma Gandhi Marg. • Siva Road divides the two colonies i.e South Extension-II to the east and Ansari Nagar East to the west. 1. Mahatma Gandhi Marg/ Inner Ring Road 5. Chaudhary Harsukh Marg 2. Africa Avenue 6. Sri Aurobindo Marg Traffic on Inner Ring Road is largely accommodated by Africa Avenue and Sri 3. Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Marg 7. Khatli Vikas Marg Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Aurobindo Marg . Thus, the proposal focuses on various nodes along this stretch. t t 4. Shri Vinayak Mandir Marg 8. Siva Road Various features for the walkway would be explored along these stretches to demonstrate efficient functioning and connectivity. Arterial road Sub-arterial road re St re St Commercial character South Extension Market Dilli Haat - Craft Bazar
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05 02 06 08 Institutional character East Kidwai Nagar Residential Colony Safdarjung Hospital Map showing connecting roads around Stretch 01
28 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 29 3.3 Existing- Walkability Scenario ce ) ce ) Presently, most of the stretch, i.e.55% is 2 not suitable for smooth, uninterrupted movement. Around 4% of road stretch 9 does not have provision for footpath due 2 to unavailability of space (Barapullah‘s connection with AIIMS interchange, does not facilitate footpath connectivity). Thus, 4 5 6 the desired infrastructure has to be At certain sites, 100% blockage due to Most of the footpath width is encroached Existing sign boards and trees make it developed. large existing trees by hawkers and haphazard tree plantation difficult for pedestrians to commute KEY MAP
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41% 9 55% 8 2 2 9 9 4% 1 2 3 7 8 9 Unsafe footpaths with broken or Insufficient space for walking Haphazard tree plantation restricts At-Grade Pedestrian Walkability 100% blockage by existing foot over bridge Bus stop covers the full width of the Space not appropriate missing manhole covers movement of pedestrians footpath
No Footpath exists Foot Over Bridge Smooth Pedestrian Movement Difficult/ impossible Pedestrian Movement A Refer picture no. ‘A’ for existing scenario B Refer picture no. ‘B’ for similar existing scenario C Picture no. ‘C’ with supportive caption Source: Based on site observation
30 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 31 3.4 Possibilities of Upgradation of existing Footpaths ce ) ce ) The scope to improve and accommodate pedestrian infrastructure into the existing
set-up is only 8% due to the unavailability of 1 space. Thus, it is not recommended to upgrade existing footpaths. Instead, elevated walkways would be the way 4 5 forward. Proposed foot over bridge, located at Image showing pedestrians crossing Ring a major obstruction such as a tree or a Road using foot over bridge equipped with service block on median proper signage for safe transit KEY MAP
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1 2 3 4% 6 7 8 Pedestrian crossing on ring road & its Pedestrian crossing on service lane Intersection between service road and Proposed At-Grade Pedestrian Walkability Dedicated footpath for pedestrians with View of intersection from local road Signage for pedestrian crossing approach to the bus stand local road sign boards and planter zone No Footpath exists Foot Over Bridge Smooth Pedestrian Movement Difficult/ impossible Pedestrian Movement A Refer picture no. ‘A’ for proposed scenario
32 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 33 3.5 Pedestrian Footfall Analysis ce ) ce ) A. Subway near Nauroji Nagar B. Bus stop near Nauroji Nagar C. CROSSING near SAROjiNI Nagar D. SUBWAY AT SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL e. AIIMS Metro STATION & SUBWAY Sarojini Nagar Netaji Nagar West Kidwai Nagar 13 market 19 West Kidwai Nagar AIIMS intersection bus stop 17 55 Sarojini Nagar 167 8 11 115 bus stop Sarojini Nagar 8 West Kidwai Nagar 1 West West Kidwai Kidwai 2 9 11 19 28 259 6 Nagar Nagar Inner Ring Road Inner Ring Road AIIMS AIIMS AIIMS
Inner Ring Road (Flyover above) Subway 8 Subway 61 146 44 AIIMS Bhikaji Cama Place Bhikaji Cama Place Bhikaji Cama Place 25 Bhikaji Cama Place 5 11 Nauroji Nagar 8 19 86 13 10 111 133 Bus stop #Gate 4 #Gate 4 Nauroji Nagar Safdarjung Nauroji Nagar 4 Safdarjung Enclave Safdarjung AIIMS hospital 222 444 183 216 Inner Ring Road 31 Green 37 Park Enclave Netaji Nagar West Kidwai Nagar West Kidwai Nagar AIIMS intersection Sarojini Nagar bus stop Safdarjung Safdarjung 25 94 market 337 21 #Gate 1 #Gate 1 13 Sarojini Nagar 60 14 21 bus stop 309 726 411 192 5 Sarojini Nagar West Kidwai Nagar AIIMS AIIMS 6 11 24 178 16 5 22 Inner Ring Road 32 Inner Ring Road AIIMS AIIMS AIIMS Subway 8 Subway 111 236 122 #Gate 3 #Gate 3 Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Inner Ring Road (Flyover above) 315 192 #Gate 2 321 153 #Gate 2 t t Bhikaji Cama Place Bhikaji Cama Place AIIMS Bhikaji Cama Place 111 300 129 399 Subway Subway Nauroji Nagar 25 76 118 3 32 52 2 Bhikaji Cama Place Bus stop 2 15 234 310 303 303 re St re St Nauroji Nagar Safdarjung 10 Safdarjung AIIMS hospital Inner Ring Road Nauroji Nagar 14 Safdarjung Enclave Source: Based on site observation
19 Green 32 On site observation Park Enclave During regular peak hour, the pedestrian volume is low compared to off-peak hours, likewise for non-peak hours, majority There is minimal difference between the pedestrian volume Pedestrian volume count at Safdarjung Hospital subway Pedestrian volume count at AIIMS hospital and Safdarjung Hospital varies between 10000 pax/hr. during morning peak of pedestrian movement from Nauroji Nagar bus stop towards Sarojini Nagar residential pocket is observed. during peak and non-peak hours, however majority of the experiences heavy footfall ranging from 1800 to 2200 and 8000 pax/hr. during morning off peak hours. The overall pedestrian movement at the site is similar throughout the day. Additionally, pedestrian flow is observed from AIIMS (Nauroji Nagar side) to Sarojini Nagar residential pocket. Pedestrian movement is towards Sarojini Nagar Market and Green pax/hr. While major pedestrian movement is between Average 1200 pax use the subway to cross between Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS hospital in an hour. There is high influx movement towards Bhikaji Cama Place seemed negligible. Park Enclave. Pedestrians crossing from Sarojini Nagar Safdarjung Hospital and Kidwai Nagar West, majority of of pedestrians from metro gates namely gate 1,2 and 4 during morning peak hours while gate1&3 observe high outflow Market towards Green Park Enclave are approx. 200 pax, to pedestrian movement consist of public-boarding and de- of pedestrians to metro station during peak and non-peak hours. and fro every hour. It is also observed that the pedestrian boarding at Safdarjung bus stop on both sides of ring road.
Note: Numerical figures mentioned represents number of persons for the volume of approx. 372 pax/hr. during morning peak and More than 17000 persons per hour use the public infrastructure for pedestrian movement during morning peak hours in a B C D designated movement pattern for duration of fifteen minutes, survey has been 304 pax/hr during morning off-peak hour walk towards the study area and could be beneficiaries of the proposed elevated walkway project. e conducted between 9:00 am to 10:30 am and between 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, during peak hours and off-peak hours respectively. Green Park Enclave. Peak inflow Peak outflow Off-peak inflow Off-peak outflow
34 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 35 3.6 Major Nodes and Landmarks
ce ) Map showing potential nodes along Stretch 01 ce )
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18 Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t 13 14 05 re St re St 06 12 07 04
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The identified nodes account for a massive footfall due to their proximity to residential & commercial centres and easy access to public services such as bus stops, subways, 1. East Kidwai Nagar Residential Colony 8. AIIMS Half Cloverleaf Interchange 15. Sarojini Nagar Commercial Complex Subway Connections 2. Darya Khan’s Tomb 9. Kidwai Nagar Commercial Complex 16. Sarojini Nagar Residential Colony entrances to public buildings, etc. Pedestrian Flow 3. South Extension-I Residential Colony 10. West Kidwai Nagar Residential Colony 17. Bhikaji Cama Metro Station Foot Over Bridge Pedestrian traffic from these nodes can be diverted to well connected elevated 4. South Extension Market 11. Dilli Haat 18. Bhikaji Cama Place walkways. This will lower pedestrian-vehicular conflicts, segregate pedestrians and 5. South Extension Metro Station 12. Ansari Nagar West 19. Inner Ring Road Bus Stop provide consistent vehicular movement and thus reduce congestion. 6. Ansari Nagar East 13. Safdarjung Enclave 7. AIIMS Campus 14. Nauroji Nagar Commercial Complex Prime Nodes KEY MAP
36 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 37 3.7 Proposal - Connections along the Stretch ce ) ce ) Proposed walkways for Stretch 01: Laxmi Bai Nagar INA Metro Station Phase 1 Sarojini Nagar • Ring Road - South Extension metro station to Bhikaji Metro Station Netaji Nagar Cama Place • Sri Aurobindo Marg – Dilli Haat towards north and AIIMS metro station towards the south. Phase 2 • Ring Road - Upto Moolchand metro station and Ansal Plaza in east and towards Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park in the west. West Kidwai Nagar • Sri Aurobindo Marg – Laxmi Bai Nagar and Sarojini Nagar East Kidwai Nagar Sarojini Nagar market towards north. Bhikaji Cama Place South Ex.-I Metro Station The intent is to provide uninterrupted pedestrian movement Towards Moti Bagh from residential neighborhoods to transit stations and to ease South Ex. the traffic congestion on busy routes. Inner Ring Road Metro Station Inner Ring Road
Elevated walkways will provide safe connections to major Bhikaji Cama Nauroji Nagar Place Ansari Nagar West commercial places and landmarks, with comfortable and Ansari Nagar East Towards guided access. Provision of elevated walkways will minimize South Ex.-II Moolchand Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t the risk of pedestrian and vehicular conflicts, thus reducing pedestrian fatalities. re St re St AIIMS Metro Station
Yellow Line Metro Station
Pink Line Metro Station Safdarjung Enclave Yellow Metro Line Gautam Nagar Ansal Plaza Pink Metro Line Green Park Stretch Boundry
Elevated Walkway Phase-I Green Park Elevated Walkway Phase-II Metro Station Map showing potential connections along Stretch 01 Source: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ | for rendered map | 6th August, 2018
38 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 39 3.8 Proposed Elevated Walkway Footprint ce ) ce )
Netaji Nagar
Sarojini Nagar East Kidwai Nagar
West Kidwai Nagar
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Towards Moti Bagh
Inner Ring Road
Inner Ring Road Towards Moolchand Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Bhikaji Cama t t Place Nauroji Nagar
Safdarjung Ansari Nagar West re St re St Enclave Ansari Nagar East South Ex.-II
The proposed elevated walkway runs parallel to Inner Ring Road and connects prominent neighborhoods, namely:
1. South Extension I & II 6. Nauroji Nagar (Redevelopment 2. East and West Kidwai Nagar Project) (GPRA Redevelopment Project) 7. Bikaji Cama Place 3. East and West Ansari Nagar 8. Netaji Nagar (Redevelopment 4. Safdarjung Enclave Project - Residential and 5. Sarojini Nagar (GPRA Institutional) Redevelopment Project) Elevated walkway footprint for Stretch 01 KEY MAP
40 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 41 3.9 Major road connections and their influence zone ce ) ce ) An elevated walkway is proposed along Inner Ring Road and extended towards Sri Aurobindo Marg leading to two metro stations, INA and AIIMS. 07 Thus, the walkway serves a wide area. 04 02 The corresponding map depicts the pedestrian flow, highlighting the linkages from various routes to 03 the proposed elevated walkway. It encompasses the entire expanse of 06 the stretch, making it accessible for most of the connecting routes.
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06 Standard 400m 08 Prefered A standard comfortable walking distance is 400 m or ¼ miles. X Walking Source: http://humantransit.org/2011/04/basics-walking-distance-to-transit.html | The professional blog of public transit consultant Jarrett Walker | 8th August, 2018 600m Ø For the purpose of this study, 300 m is considered a comfortable walking distance. The elevated walkway is proposed such 300m Pedestrian connectivity to elevated walkway from major connecting roads that from any point ‘X’, the influence zone* covers major landmarks and residential neighbourhoods. Junctions in range Major Roads 1. Mahatma Gandhi Marg/ Inner Ring Road 5. Chaudhary Harsukh Marg Pause points in range Elevated Walkway Elevated Walkway Junctions 2. Africa Avenue 6. Sri Aurobindo Marg *Influence zone: From any Point ‘X’ a distance of 300 m (radius) is considered the influence zone i.e. the zone within which 3. Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Marg 7. Khatli Vikas Marg Walking range for pedestrians maximum activities are located. Above both in range Pedestrian Flow Pause Points 4. Shri Vinayak Mandir Marg 8. Siva Road
42 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 43 3.10 Connecting to public transport ce ) ce ) Majority of public transport systems lie within the influence zone i.e. within 150 m from the elevated walkway.
The following graphic demonstrates that any public transport system can be accessed comfortably from any point ‘X’ (i.e. junctions, pause points etc.) on the elevated walkway. Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t re St re St
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X Nearest Nearest Bus stop Bus Stop Elevated Walkway Junctions Subway 150m Map depicting access to nearest public transit system from various nodes along the elevated walkway stretch Subway Pause Points 150m Junction Range Pause Point Range
Elevated Walkway Corridor Pedestrian Flow
44 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 45 3.11 Emergency Escape ce ) ce ) World wide standards for elevated walkway differ due to variations in site context, building regulations, local weather conditions, along with other factors. Various case studies were studied to draw inferences regarding the design and specifications, keeping in mind the current context. Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t re St re St
Skygarden, Seoul is an example which “aims to regenerate and connect places near the main railway station that have been Escape fragmented by roads and railway tracks. It takes a case of a dense urban precinct that was created without a great deal of distance concern for public space and pedestrian movement, and giving it qualities of walk ability, neighborliness, human scale and Map depicting emergency escape routes on the elevated walkway 300m Ø shared enjoyment of its places”. Elevated Walkway Junctions Junctions Range 150m Source: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/may/19/seoul-skygarden-south-korea-london-garden-bridge | 25th September, 2018 Pause Points Pause Points Range From the above study, 300 m center to center is adopted as the maximum distance between two emergency exits Elevated Walkway Corridor
46 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 47 3.12 Potential junctions along the elevated walkway ce ) ce )
NAUROJI NAGAR JUNCTION SAROJINI NAGAR JUNCTION SAFDARJUNG JUNCTION DILLI HAAT JUNCTION SOUTH EXT. JUNCTION 1. Existing subway 1. Last mile connection to 1. Existing subway 1. At the entrance of East Kidwai 1. Existing subway 2. Connection to new Sarojini Market 2. Entry to Safdarjang Nagar (under redevelopment) 2. Metro exit/entry commercial hub Hospital and West residential colony 3. Connection to main Kidwai Nagar 2. Proposed FOB (foot over market bridge) connection to Dilli Haat / West Kidwai Nagar Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t re St re St
The following junctions were identified for design demonstration due to their proximity to residential neigbourhoods, commercial centres, transport hubs, etc. for maximum coverage: 1. Nauroji Nagar junction 5. Dilli Haat junction EAST KIDWAI NAGAR JUNCTION 2. Sarojini Nagar junction 6. East Kidwai Nagar junction 1. Connects existing subway Junction 3. Safdarjung junction 7. South Extension junction AIIMS METRO JUNCTION 2. Connects AIIMS Hospital 4. AIIMS Metro station Elevated Walkway Corridor 1. Connects existing Gate no. 2 Metro station 3. Entry to East Kidwai Nagar Pedestrian Flow 2. Entry to hospital Residential Colony Map depicting identified potential junctions along Stretch 01
48 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 49 3.13 Proposal along Junctions ce ) ce ) A. South Extension Junction Existing Scenario Proposal South Extension I & II is one of the most busy junctions Due to its busy and prominent location, it is necessary Metro Metro Subways due to the presence of large high end commercial markets to have safe and dedicated crossings and walkways for Subways on either side of the Inner Ring Road. Subways for cross- pedestrians at South Extension junction. over are proposed as part of the Metro line development. South Ex. I Market These markets experience a heavy footfall and cross-overs The upcoming Metro station (South Extension Metro South Ex. I Market to either side of the ring road. station - Pink Line) has exits on either side of the arterial Metro road, thus elevated walkways have been proposed to run Metro Metro Subways Subways The neighbourhood lacks continuous pedestrian parallel to Inner Ring Road. The walkway will connect Metro Subways Subways connectivity discouraging walking, it instead encourages to the existing subways seamlessly for uninterrupted Metro lift View 2 residents to use vehicular transport for short trips. movement of the users. Entry / Exit core Metro lift Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg View 1 Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg At-grade crossings are a common practice and are often Also, a foot over bridge (as a connection from the elevated
unsafe leading to pedestrian fatalities. The subway exit walkway) is proposed to connect South Extension I to Entry / Exit core enables cross-overs but further movement remains South Extension II to enable safe cross-over. Metro lift Metro lift Metro Subways restricted due to the lack of dedicated walkways for Metro Subways Proposed Elevated Walkway pedestrians. Also, the existing infrastructure lacks continuity Pedestrian Plaza Metro Metro Subways Metro and proper upkeep thus discouraging walking. Subways Metro Subways Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Subways t t Footpath Modified Road Median footpath South Ex. II Market into plaza South Ex. II Market re St re St Buildings Key plan Informal Activity Existing scenario of South Extension junction Proposed scheme of South Extension Junction
1 2 Existing section through South Extension Market View of the South Extension Junction Proposed schematic design of elevated walkway Proposed section through South Extension Market
50 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 51 South Extension Junction - Proposed Floor Plans ce ) ce )
Metro Subways
View 4 Elevated Walkway connected to Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg the existing Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Metro Lift block
Proposed Entry/Exit Landscaped area Elevated Walkway core connecting to the with a seating connected to Metro Subway Kiosks Landscape the existing Metro Lift block View 1 View 2
Metro Subways View 3 Public Art installation Proposed at the entrance Pedestrian Plaza View 5 Metro Metro Subways Subways Grade-level plan for South Extension junction Walkway level Plan (Elevated) Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Features of the elevated walkway Various features have been proposed to make the space inviting and comfortable for its users. re St re St Public Art installation - Entrances to the walkway to be marked by art work to make the entry more welcoming. Provision for kiosks and seating areas at regular intervals to serve as pause points. Landscape sections of the walkway to provide green relief and shading to the stretch. Key plan
5 View of proposed South Extension junction
1 2 3 4 Schematic proposed views of South Extension Junction
52 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 53 B. East Kidwai Nagar Junction ce ) ce ) Existing Scenario Proposal East Kidwai Nagar East Kidwai Nagar Commercial Complex The ongoing East Kidwai Nagar redevelopment project will The proposed elevated walkway will extend on either Commercial Complex East Kidwai Nagar house 4,608 dwelling units (134 DU/ Ha.) and introduce side of Kidwai Nagar junction and provide pedestrian East Kidwai Nagar a huge commercial footprint. This will substantially invite connectivity at an elevated level. more pedestrians. The existing street network does not have the capacity to cater to such a large population due to The entry/exit of the elevated walkway is proposed close Modified planning constraints. Also, the presence of AIIMS campus to the location of the existing subway for easy access. footpath Entry / Exit core makes this junction all the more active and important. Elevated View 1 Walkway View 2 Subway A foot-over-bridge enables uninterrupted pedestrian cross- Inner Ring Road being a high movement corridor is unsafe over. for pedestrian crossovers in the absence of designated Flyover Flyover Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg at-grade crossings. The only available pedestrian crossings The existing encroachments on the footpath will be Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg are in form of subways without adhering to universal removed and the footpath widened to accommodate accessibility principles. more pedestrians to move comfortably. Subway Public Toilet Public Toilet Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/at-delhi-s-east-kidwai-nagar-ornamental- trees-replace-years-old-ecosystem/story-GOm6qqvpb4LNxTlo26WuZJ.html | 26th September, 2018
Elevated Walkway
AIIMS OPD AIIMS OPD Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Canteen Canteen Entry / Exit core t t Footpath Modified AIIMS Campus AIIMS Campus footpath AIIMS Campus Road Median AIIMS Campus re St re St Buildings Key plan Informal Activity Existing scenario of East Kidwai Nagar junction Proposed scheme of East Kidwai Nagar junction
1 2 Existing section through subway near East Kidwai Nagar on Inner Ring Road Existing green belt in front of East Kidwai Nagar Proposed junction in front of East Kidwai Nagar Proposed section at East Kidwai Nagar junction
54 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 55 East Kidwai Nagar Junction- Proposed Floor Plans ce ) ce )
East Kidwai Nagar View 5
Footpath
Entry / Exit core Landscaped area with a seating View 3 Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg
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Elevated Walkway Entry / Exit core View 4 Footpath 5 Elevated Walkway Kiosks Proposed elevated walkway junction view on East Kidwai Nagar side
AIIMS Campus View 6 Grade level plan- East Kidwai Nagar junction Elevated walkway level proposal for East Kidwai Nagar junction Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Features of the elevated walkway re St re St Various features have been proposed to make the space inviting and comfortable for its users. Public Art installation - Entrances to the walkway to be marked by art work to make the entry more welcoming. Provision for kiosks and seating areas at regular intervals to serve as pause points. Landscape sections of the walkway to provide green relief and shading to the stretch. Key plan
1 2 3 4 6 View from AIIMS flyover side View from South Extension side View I showing the greens View II showing the greens Proposed elevated walkway junction view on AIIMS campus side
56 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 57 C. Dilli Haat Junction ce ) ce ) Existing Scenario Proposal Dilli Haat Dilli Haat Dilli Haat junction is one of the busiest junctions around The proposed elevated walkway will extend to Sri Inner Ring Road due to its proximity to popular destinations Aurobindo Marg to connect Dill Haat and the neighboring such as Dilli Haat, INA market and residential colonies of areas. View 3 Kidwai Nagar and Laxmi Bai Nagar. View 5 The extent of the walkway has been restricted to The junction lacks pedestrian continuity due to the presence approximately 370 m from Inner Ring Road due to the of prominent transport intersections such as elevated limited clear height available as Barapullah elevated road, Barapullah and the merging of the AIIMS flyover loop. Phase 2, runs over Sri Aurobindo Marg. View 2 View 4 The existing pedestrian footpaths are not properly It connects East Kidwai Nagar to West Kidwai Nagar by Entry / Exit core maintained and remain mostly deserted. Due to the absence a foot-over-bridge. It is proposed to provide defined West Kidwai Nagar of activity, ‘eyes on the street’, the footpath is unsafe. pedestrian crossings at-grade (Dilli Haat to AIIMS flyover West Kidwai Nagar East Kidwai Nagar greens) to allow uninterrupted access to pedestrians. East Kidwai Nagar
Entry / Exit core
View 1 Elevated Walkway
Sri Aurbindo Marg
Barapullah Road (above) Barapullah Road (above) Sri Aurbindo Marg Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Footpath Road Median Elevated Walkway re St re St Buildings Key plan Informal Activity Existing scenario of Dilli Haat junction Proposed scheme of Dilli Haat junction
1 2 3 4 5 Green space along Barapullah Area near East Kidwai Nagar entrance Available space at grade level to connect elevated walkway Proposed junction near entrance Elevated walkway ramp down to grade level
58 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 59 Dilli Haat Junction- Proposed Floor Plans ce ) ce ) View 5
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West Kidwai West Kidwai Nagar Nagar Footpath Entry / Exit Footpath p p m Sri Aurbindo Marg m Sri Aurbindo Marg a core a r View 2 r y y a View 1 a Landscaped area w w lk lk with a seating a a w Entry / Exit core w
d d e e t t a a v v e Elevated walkway e l l E E View 7 View 8 5 6 Landscaped area View from Dilli Haat plaza Overall schematic view of Dilli Haat junction with a seating Barapullah Road (above) East Kidwai Barapullah Road (above) East Kidwai Nagar View 6 Nagar View 4 Grade level plan for Dilli Haat junction Elevated walkway level plan for Dilli Haat junction Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Features of the elevated walkway Various features have been proposed to make the space inviting and comfortable for its users. re St re St Public Art installation - Entrances to the walkway to be marked by art work to make the entry more welcoming. Provision for kiosks and seating areas at regular intervals to serve as pause points. Key plan Landscape sections of the walkway to provide green relief and shading to the stretch.
1 2 3 7 8 Sketches of the proposal (I) Sketches of the proposal (II) Sketches of the proposal (III) Junction near East Kidwai Nagar residential colony entrance Junction near West Kidwai Nagar residential colony
60 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 61 D. AIIMS Metro Junction ce ) ce ) Existing Scenario Proposal AIIMS AIIMS Metro Station Along Sri Aurobindo Marg, the AIIMS Metro junction is an The elevated walkway at AIIMS junction provides Metro Station important location due to the high pedestrian movement continuous, dedicated corridor for pedestrians movement. AIIMS at the metro station, AIIMS hospital and the medical shops AIIMS Hospital in its vicinity. A foot-over-bridge connects AIIMS hospital to Safdarjung Hospital hospital and medical shops along Sri Aurobindo Marg. Elevated Walkway Safdarjang This pedestrian intensity and frequent cross overs often Safdarjang Medicos disturbs the vehicular traffic and also increases chances of The walkway terminates at Vardhaman Mahavir Medical Medicos pedestrian fatalities due to jaywalking, etc. College but extends on the other side to AIIMS hospital and beyond. View 2 Bus stop The existing subway entry/exit near AIIMS Metro station Elevated Walkway is often encroached by hawkers, thus making it difficult The walkway will serve the large pedestrian population
Sri Aurbindo Marg Sri Aurbindo Marg to access it. As this stretch is lined with medical shops, a arriving at the metro station to access the facilities in the Entry / Exit Elevated Walkway Public toilet large number of buyers frequent this place and park their precinct. core View 1 Public toilet vehicles along this stretch, this creates a bottle neck. This commercial stretch lacks effective footpath width. Vardhman Mahavir Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Medical College Entry / Exit Bus stop core Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Subway Subway t t Footpath AIIMS Bus stop AIIMS Metro Road Median Metro Station AIIMS Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre Station AIIMS Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre re St re St Metro for Ophthalmic Sciences Buildings Metro for Ophthalmic Sciences Station Key plan Station Informal Activity Existing scenario of AIIMS Metro junction Proposed scheme of AIIMS Metro junction
1 2 Existing section through subway at AIIMS Metro junction Excessive encroachment along the footpath leaves Proposed view of AIIMS Metro junction Proposed section through subway at AIIMS Metro junction inadequate space for pedestrians
62 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 63 AIIMS Metro Junction- Proposed Floor Plans E. Safdarjung Junction ce ) ce ) Existing Planning Landscaped area Safdarjang with a seating Safdarjung junction, faces high intensity footfall due to Medicos medical visitors but it lacks pedestrian comfort. It has encroached footpaths and inadequate sidewalk widths that Bus stop Elevated Walkway make efficient movement a challenge. Kiosks Sri Aurbindo Marg West Kidwai Nagar Entry / Exit All along the service lane, medical garbage is dumped and core Sri Aurbindo Marg Elevated WalkwayPublic toilet unauthorised car park occupies majority of the road space, leaving little space for the pedestrian movement. View 7 Public toilet Kiosks Subway At some points, cars are even parked on the footpath Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg making it impossible for pedestrians to manoeuvre the Landscaped area with a seating stretch.
Elevated Walkway View 6 Entry / Exit View 4 Kiosks Subway core Footpath View 5 Bus stop Subway Footpath Road Median View 1 Bus stop View 2 View 3 Buildings Grade level plan for the AIIMS Metro junction Elevated walkway level plan for the AIIMS Metro junction AIIMS Campus Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Informal Activity t t Features at Elevated Walkway level The elevated walkway will be lined re St re St with landscaped areas with seating options and kiosks to create a comfortable environment lined Key plan Existing scenario of Safdarjung junction with essential needs. Key plan
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Safdarjung Hospital side junction AIIMS junction from central median Proposed schematic view of AIIMS Metro junction Medical waste dumped on service lane Blocked service lane Parking on footpath Bus stop at West Kidwai Nagar side
64 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 65 Safdarjung Junction - Proposed Floor Plans ce ) ce ) Proposal West Kidwai Nagar Public Art West Kidwai Nagar Elevated walkways are proposed to run parallel on either Elevated Walkway side of the stretch providing corridors for continuous movement for pedestrians. The connections along this stretch will cater to the Footpath neighbouring areas of West Kidwai Nagar and AIIMS Landscaped area with a seating West Kidwai Nagar campus. A foot-over-bridge will connects to either side of Entry / Exit Entry / Exit Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg core Elevated Walkway core the road. Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Landscaping View 2 Elevated Walkway Footpath View 3 Key plan Elevated Walkway
Elevated Walkway Elevated Walkway AIIMS Campus Entry / Exit AIIMS Campus core Grade level plan for the Safdarjung junction Elevated walkway level plan for the Safdarjung junction Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Entry / Exit t t AIIMS Campus core View 1 Features at Elevated Walkway level Footpath The elevated walkway will feature public art to create areas of interest. These pause points will bring vibrancy to the stretch and also develop a sense of Road Median re St re St unique identity. Few parts of the stretch will be landscaped with provision for seating, which will become resting points for relaxation. The shaded walkway 1 Buildings will provide ample protection from harsh weather conditions specially during summers. Proposed scheme at Safdarjung junction Proposed view I of Safdarjung junction Informal Activity
2 3 Existing section at Safdarjung junction Proposed view II of Safdarjung junction Proposed view of Safdarjung junction Proposed section through subway at Safdarjung junction
66 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 67 F. Sarojini Nagar Junction ce ) ce ) Existing Planning Proposal Sarojini Nagar junction has allied medical institutions on Due to the presence of the Sarojini Nagar flyover at the either side of the stretch. junction, the required clear height to construct a foot-over- bridge is not available. Presently the junction does not have a subway for cross- over only at-grade crossing takes place. Thus, to maintain continuity, the elevated walkway is
Shri Vinayak Mandir Marg Shri extended on both sides of the stretch. Assistant Engineer Vinayak Mandir Marg Shri Assistant Engineer Sub Division 6 Office Dharmshala The existing footpath is not maintained and remains Sub Division 6 Office Entry / Exit Dharmshala Hospital core deserted most of the day. A substantial part of the service To cross-over, the user has to access the existing crossing Hospital
View 1 lane is encroached by construction trucks, which remain at the junction (at-grade) and use the walkway to connect parked throughout the day, thus reducing the effective further. Elevated Walkway width of the lane. Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Flyover Flyover View 2 Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Footpath AIIMS Trauma Center Campus Elevated Walkway AIIMS Trauma Center Campus Road Median re St re St Buildings Informal Activity Existing scenario at Sarojini Nagar junction Key plan Proposed scheme of Sarojini Nagar junction
1 2 Existing cross section through flyover near Sarojini Nagar junction Proposed site for Sarojini Nagar junction Proposed schematic view of Sarojini Nagar junction from Proposed section along flyover near Sarojini Nagar junction flyover side
68 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 69 Sarojini Nagar Junction- Proposed Floor Plans G. Nauroji Nagar Junction ce ) ce ) View 2 Existing Planning Landscaped area Sarojini Nagar Sarojini Nagar with a seating The existing junction is important due to its proximity to Sarojini Nagar View 3 Entry / Exit Commercial Complex core the upcoming large commercial hubs like Sarojini Nagar commercial complex and Nauroji Nagar commercial
complex. Ave Africa Elevated Walkway Footpath A subway connects either side of the street and allows for Kiosk Seating cross movement. View 1 View 7 Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Subway The subway entry is often blocked by features like existing View 5 trees and kiosks. View 6 Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Flyover The existing footpaths are encroached by parked vehicles, which block the movement path for pedestrians.
Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg View 4 Footpath Subway Elevated Walkway Elevated Walkway Road Median Grade level plan at Sarojini Nagar junction Elevated walkway level plan at Sarojini Nagar junction Buildings Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Informal Activity Nauroji Nagar t t Features at Elevated Walkway level Commercial Complex The elevated walkway has been re St re St proposed with features like kiosks, seating and landscape areas for comfort and variety. Key plan Nauroji Nagar junction Existing scenario of Nauroji Nagar junction Key plan Sarojini Nagar junction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Proposed schematic views(1,2 and 3) at Sarojini Nagar junction Blocked entry to subway Proposed site for junction Encroachment on footpath Encroachment on footpath
70 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 71 Nauroji Nagar Junction - Proposed Floor Plans
ce ) Proposal ce ) Sarojini Nagar Sarojini Nagar Elevated walkway has been proposed to connect the Entry / Exit Commercial Complex Commercial Complex core upcoming redevelopment projects of Sarojini Nagar and Sarojini Nagar Commercial Complex Nauroji Nagar. Footpath A foot-over-bridge is proposed to provide seamless connection to users along the junction. Entry / Exit Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg core Africa Ave Africa View 1
Landscape Landscape Elevated Walkway Elevated Footpath Inner Ring Road - Mahatma Gandhi Marg Key plan Nauroji Nagar junction Elevated Walkway
Elevated Walkway Elevated View 2 Entry / Exit core Kiosk View 3 Elevated Walkway Nauroji Nagar Commercial Complex Landscaped area Nauroji Nagar Modified Entry / Exit with a seating Commercial Complex Footpath core Grade level plan at Nauroji Nagar junction Elevated walkway level plan at Nauroji Nagar junction Footpath Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South Cama P l a i Cama Bh i kaj to Ex. c h 01 (South t t Nauroji Nagar Road Median Commercial Complex Features at Elevated Walkway level Other Buildings Other’s Property re St re St 1 The features proposed at walkway level include kiosks and landscaped areas with seating arrangement. Proposed scheme at Nauroji Nagar junction Sketch showing the foot-over-bridge Informal Activity
2 3 Existing section through subway at Nauroji Nagar junction Sketch of junctions at both sides of inner ring road Proposed view of Nauroji junction with the pedestrian Proposed section through subway at Nauroji Nagar junction walkway
72 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 73 Inner Ring Road Market Area Chapter 4 Pink Metro Line Existing Government Colonies Stretch 02 (Sriniwaspuri to Lajpat Nagar) Yellow Metro Line Pink Line Metro Stations
Violet Metro Line 4.1 Site Brief
The study stretch: It lies between Lajpat Nagar bus is marked by Sriniwaspuri, a government colony. Gupta Market. 01 stop(West) and railway crossing near Ashram (East). Other residential colonies along the stretch are: Lajpat Connectivity : The stretch is well connected to
r ) Naga at Length: Approximately 2.2 kms east-west along Nagar, Amar Colony, Vinobapuri and East of Kailash. the upcoming metro stations on the Pink Line. i.e. 13 r ) Naga at Mahatma Gandhi Marg or Inner Ring Road. Vinobapuri and Lajpat Nagar Metro station. The Commercial : Major commercial areas are located in presence of eight bus stops along the stretch will 07 Residential: The South- East corner of the study area Lajpat Nagar, namely Lajpat Nagar Main Market and benefit facilities for all pedestrians. 03 12 05 04
19 p Laj sp u ri to p Laj sp u ri to
16
01 18 06 11 LABLES 01
rini wa (S c h 02 1. Inner Ring Road 11. Vinobapuri Metro Station 17 rini wa (S c h 02 t t 2. Sriniwaspuri Residential 12. Lajpat Nagar Metro Station 01 02 Colony 13. Railway Line 08
re St 3. Nehru Nagar 14. Captain Gaur Marg re St 4. Vinobapuri 15. Gupta Market 5. Lajpat Nagar II 16. PGDAV College, University 09 14 15 6. Lajpat Nagar III of Delhi 7. Lajpat Nagar Market 17. Cambridge Public School 8. Lajpat Nagar IV 18. Delhi Public Library 9. Amar Colony 19. 3C’s Cinema 10. East of Kailash KEY MAP
LEGEND
10 Residential Institutional Heritage Structure Road
Commercial Green Areas Pink Line Metro Station Flyover
Source: Landuse based on site observation
76 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 77 Zoning Major Roads Linkage
The western side of the study area is largely covered in greens. Mahatma Gandhi Marg or Inner Ring Road is the main arterial road of the study encompassed by commercial areas. area. Other major roads connecting to it are Captain Gaur Marg and Lajpat Nagar Government residential colonies such as Vinobapuri Metro station provides Main Market road. Captain Gaur Marg is the only connection between Inner Ring
r ) Naga at Sriniwaspuri are located towards South-East. connectivity to nearby institutions whereas Road and Outer Ring Road. Lajpat Nagar Market Road is an important connection r ) Naga at Institutional areas are located towards the Lajpat Nagar Metro station connects the to major commercial areas of the zone. Lajpat Nagar flyover on Inner Ring Road North-East. These areas, owing to its other parts of the city with the Lajat Nagar provides an alternate movement corridor for the site. institutional and residential landuse are central market. Arterial road Sub-arterial road KEY MAP
Residential Zones p Laj sp u ri to p Laj sp u ri to
Lajpat Nagar Market Road rini wa (S c h 02 rini wa (S c h 02 t t re St re St Commercial Zones Central Goverment Nurse’s Residential Nehru Nagar Market Complex, Srinivaspuri Mahatma Gandhi Marg/ Inner Ring Road
Captain Gaur Marg Railway Line near Ashram Chawk PGDAV College Source: http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/images/showtime/pgdav- Institutional Zones eve/pgdav-eve.jpg | 4th September, 2018
78 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 79 4.2 Major Nodes and Landmarks
The study area is characterized by large commercial its large span, the pedestrian cross-over to either Therefore, few nodes have been identified with a 01 footprints (Lajpat Nagar central market and Amar side is difficult. Additionally, the available pedestrian high footfall that need to be resolved to provide a Colony market) along with dense residential network is often discontinuous and un-maintained, comfortable walking experience.
r ) Naga at settlements such as Lajpat Nagar, Vinobapuri, and leading to discomfort to pedestrians and frequent 13 r ) Naga at Sriniwaspuri. Due to the presence of Ring Road and accidents. 07 LABLES 03 Subway Connections 1. Inner Ring Road 7. Lajpat Nagar Market 14. Captain Gaur Marg 12 05 2. Sriniwaspuri Residential 8. Lajpat Nagar IV 15. Gupta Market Pedestrian Flow 04 Colony 9. Amar Colony 16. PGDAV College, University 3. Nehru Nagar 10. East of Kailash of Delhi Footover Bridge 19 p Laj sp u ri to 4. Vinobapuri 11. Vinobapuri Metro Station 17. Cambridge Public School Bus Stop p Laj sp u ri to 5. Lajpat Nagar II 12. Lajpat Nagar Metro Station 18. Delhi Public Library Prime Nodes 16 6. Lajpat Nagar III 13. Railway Line 19. 3C’s Cinema Site Boundary
18 06 11 01
01
rini wa (S c h 02 17 rini wa (S c h 02 t t 01 02 08 re St re St
09 14 15 Opposite side of Vinobapuri Metro Station Greenery below Lajpat Nagar elevated flyover Lajpat Nagar main market
10
KEY MAP Vinobapuri Metro Station Source: Based on site observation
80 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 81 4.3 Connections along the Stretch Lajpat Nagar I The extent of proposed elevated walkway for Stretch 02 is Towards Maharani Bagh as follows: Jal Vihar DND Flyway Phase 1 (Present study area)
r ) Naga at • Ring Road - Nehru Nagar to Nirmal Colony r ) Naga at Ashram • Captain Gaur Marg - Vinobapuri to East of Kailash Metro Station Phase 2 (Future expansion) South Ext. I Lajpat Nagar • Ring Road - extends upto Moolchand Metro station on Metro Station one side and upto Ashram Metro station on the other. Towards Defence Colony Nehru Nagar Friends • Captain Gaur Marg - From East of Kailash to Okhla NSIC AIIMS Colony New Friends metro station. Lajpat Nagar II Vinobapuri, Colony
p Laj sp u ri to (Lajpat Nagar II) p Laj sp u ri to The elevated walkway intents to provide continuous walking South opportunities from residential neighbourhoods to busy market Ext. II Vinobapuri Metro Station places and institutional areas while creating safe connections Mathura Road throughout the stretch. Inner Ring Road Lajpat Nagar III
Andrews Ganj Lajpat Nagar IV Moolchand Sriniwaspuri
rini wa (S c h 02 Metro Station rini wa (S c h 02 t t AmarColony (Lajpat Nagar IV) re St re St
East of Kailash Lala Lajpat Rai Road Okhla Railway Station Sadiq Nagar Violet Line Magenta Line Pink Line Metro Station Metro Station Metro Station Greater Kailash I
Violet Metro Line Stretch Boundry Pedestrian at Grade
Magenta Metro Line Walkway Phase-I Subway Connection Kailash Colony Okhla NSIC Metro Station Metro Station Pink Metro Line Walkway Phase-II Kalkaji Source: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ | for rendered map | 6th August, 2018
82 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 83 4.4 Elevated Walkway Footprint r ) Naga at r ) Naga at
Nehru Nagar
Vinobapuri, Lajpat Nagar II (Lajpat Nagar II) Vertical Core Vertical p Laj sp u ri to p Laj sp u ri to
Pedestrian connectivity at all three levels Core connectivity to all three levels
Lajpat Nagar II Lajpat Nagar III rini wa (S c h 02 rini wa (S c h 02 t t
Sriniwaspuri Lajpat Nagar IV re St re St
Pedestrian connectivity at subway level Pedestrian connectivity at grade level Pedestrian connectivity at elevated walkway level
Amar Colony (Lajpat Nagar IV)
East of Kailash Elevated walkway footprint for Stretch 02 KEY MAP
84 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 85 4.5 Major Road Linkages and Influence Zone
The elevated walkway will impact neighbouring areas especially parts of Lajpat Nagar, which are currently devoid of continuous pedestrian 01 infrastructure. Institutional complexes like PGDAV college draw a high
r ) Naga at footfall, thus the elevated walkway will provide connectivity around it. A r ) Naga at standard comfortable walking distance is 400 m or ¼ miles. Source: http://humantransit.org/2011/04/basics-walking-distance-to-transit.html | The professional blog of public transit consultant Jarrett Walker | 8th August, 2018 Standard Note: For the study, 300 m is considered a comfortable walking distance. 400m The elevated walkway is so proposed, that from any point ‘X’, the influence Prefered zone* will cover major landmarks and residential neighbourhoods. 03
p Laj sp u ri to X Walking p Laj sp u ri to
*Influence zone: From any Point ‘X’ a distance of 300 m (radius) is considered 600m Ø influence zone i.e. the zone within which maximum activities are located. 300m 03
LEGEND 01 1. Mahatma Gandhi Marg/ Inner Ring Road
rini wa (S c h 02 2. Captain Gaur Marg Walking range for pedestrian rini wa (S c h 02
t 3. Lajpat Nagar Market Road t 01
re St 02 re St
Elevated Walkway Junctions Pause Points Junctions in range 02 Elevated Walkway Pedestrian Flow Pause point in range
Arterial road Sub-arterial road Above both in range
Pedestrian connectivity to elevated walkway from major connecting roads
86 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 87 4.6 Public Transport Linkage
Majority of public transport systems lie within the influence zone i.e. within 150 m from the elevated walkway.
r ) Naga at The following diagram demonstrates that any public transport system can r ) Naga at 150m Nearest be accessed comfortably from any point ‘X’ (i.e. junctions , pause points etc.) Metro Entry on the elevated walkway.
300m Ø
p Laj sp u ri to Nearest p Laj sp u ri to Nearest X Bus stop Subway 150m 150m rini wa (S c h 02 rini wa (S c h 02
t Bus Stop near Nehru Nagar junction t re St re St
Subway near Sriniwaspuri intersection Foot over bridge near Nehru Nagar Crossing over railway line near Sriniwaspuri
Bus Stop Elevated Walkway Junctions Elevated Walkway Corridor Junctions range
Subway Pause Points Pedestrian Flow Pause Points range Approach to nearest public transits from elevated walkway nodes
88 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 89 4.7 Emergency Escape
This study has adopted 300 m centre to centre as the maximum distance between two emergency exits. This reference is taken from the case study of Skygarden at Seoul. Source: Refer study on page no. 38 for detail r ) Naga at r ) Naga at p Laj sp u ri to p Laj sp u ri to
Escape
distance
300m Ø
150m rini wa (S c h 02 rini wa (S c h 02 t t re St re St
Elevated Walkway Junctions Elevated Walkway Corridor Junctions range
Pause Points Stretch boundaries Pause Points range Escape scheme from nearest node of the elevated walkway
90 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 91 4.8 Elevated Walkway with Potential Junctions
AMAR COLONY JUNCTION VINOBAPURI METRO JUNCTION PGDAV JUNCTION
1. Proximity to Lajpat 1. Metro exit/entry 1. Metro exit/entry r ) Naga at Nagar Market 2. Existing subway 2. Institutional area r ) Naga at 2. Proposed foot over proximity bridge connecting NEHRU NAGAR JUNCTION the skywalk Nehru Nagar Junction 1. Similar to Amar Colony Junction 2. Existing foot-over-bridge
p Laj sp u ri to PGDAV Junction 3. Further connects to the p Laj sp u ri to existing flyover at Ashram Sriniwaspuri Junction
Vinobapuri Metro Junction SRINIWASPURI JUNCTION 1. At the entrance East of Kailash Junction of Sriniwaspuri rini wa (S c h 02 redeveloped rini wa (S c h 02 t t residential colony Lajpat Market Junction re St re St Amar Colony Junction
LAJPAT MARKET JUNCTION EAST OF KAILASH JUNCTION
1. Existing subway 1. Similar to Sriniwaspuri 2. Amar colony Junction 3. Last mile connection to 2. Skywalk connecting the Lajpat Nagar Market East of Kailash
Elevated Walkway Junctions Elevated Walkway Corridor
Stretch boundaries Pause Points Pedestrian Flow Map depicting identified potential junctions along Stretch 02
92 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 93 Chapter 5 Design Proposal a l 5.1 Features a l s s
Sustainable Features Smart Features Safety and Security Features
The walkway will house south facing solar power generators Open Wi-fi is proposed to be provided throughout the mounted on roof tops. These panels will generate more than elevated walkway stretch to enable uninterrupted digital Panic alarm button to be installed at a regular interval of 50 m. 6360 KW/Km/day (enough to supply to 2120 households connectivity to users. g n P r o p D esi g n P r o p D esi daily). Source: World Energy Council - 2014 Data | 2nd August, 2018
Rainwater can be captured from the roof run-off of the Interactive wayfinding kiosks, help users to navigate their route elevated walkway and can be diverted to an underground and provide an opportunity to explore local areas. This will In case of emergency, 150 m should be the maximum distance a reservoir for future usage. benefit local businesses and tourist attractions. person has to traverse to exit the walkway.
Source: Inference from the case study of Skygarden, Seoul. Refer page no. 38
Low voltage, in-built charging points provided at various pause points will provide charging facilities for users on the go. The For universal accessibility, escalator, elevator and staircases are Emergency calling booths (SOS Box) to be installed at intervals tapped solar energy from the elevated walkway roof can be provided at regular intervals for equitable and intuitive use. of 100 m used for the same, thus utilizing local resources.
Vending kiosks and ATM facilities are proposed at Green wall can act as a buffer to reduce noise pollution caused all junctions for easy access. Eating joints and cafes Adequate lighting: Well lit areas enable safety and ensure a sense by the traffic on the road. Also, it acts as an aesthetic element are to be provided at pause points and junctions. of openness. They are inviting, lively and create a welcoming and develops a comfortable microclimate. Outdoor sports activities like gym, table tennis, air hockey, etc., ambience. can also be provided as recreational facilities in collaboration with private sponsors.
Various native species of plants are planted along the walkway Braille, tactile paving to be used to facilitate navigation, especially Complete stretch of walkway will be under CCTV camera to provide shade from extreme weather conditions. It also for differently-abled users. surveillance. adds to the aesthetics of the structure by interspersing it with greens.
96 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 97 a l 5.2 Elevated Walkway Design a l s s The entire walkway is a combination of four modules. Each module is derived by blending element, give a sense of openness and at the same time allow natural light and ventilation. various design features. These modules when used alternatively, resemble a continuous façade. The variety of design elements make the walkway aesthetically appealing. Landscaping features such as creepers add to the soft scape, providing much needed The modules can be interspersed with smart features like solar panels mounted on the green relief. Perforated vertical facades enable controlled visual experience, which roof to provide shade and to generate power to serve the local need. Pergolas, as a roof creates an interesting walking experience dispersed with a play of light and shadow. Module 01 Module 02 Module 03 Module 04 g n P r o p D esi g n P r o p D esi Section
5 6
Unit Pause points acting as resting and interactive spots on the elevated walkway View showing two screens on the south facade Pergola Pergola Solar Panel Solar Panel Roofing Roofing
Advertising Advertising Vertical Banner Vertical Banner Solar Panel in facade Solar Panel in facade as louvers Advertising Horizontal Horizontal as louvers Advertising Louvers facade Vertical Banner Glass Railing Louvers facade Glass Railing Vertical Banner Glass Railing Glass Railing
View
7 8
1 2 3 4 View showing an emergency exit View from south side of the elevated walkway Views of all four modules in elevated walkway corridor
98 city level project DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SKYWALK ALONG RING ROAD 99 a l 5.3 Few Alternative Facade Elements a l s s g n P r o p D esi g n P r o p D esi
Concrete Facade | Apartment building in Helsinki, Finland | Perforated Metal Panels Huttunen Lipasti Pakkanen Architects Source: https://laurenalbanese.com/30028/perforated-metal-in-architecture-exterior-interior-and-furniture-design/decorative-metal-panels-perfo- Source: http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/rieder-smart-elements-gmbh/product-65431-1430003.html | 2nd August, 2018 rated-metal-panels-exterior-design-ideas-modern/ | 2nd August, 2018
Kinetic Facade | Ned Kahn Brisbane Airport Parametric Facade Source: http://www.perforated-plate.com/perforatedplate/perforated-kinetic-facade.html | 2nd August, 2018 Source: http://www.designcoding.net/parametric-wall-student-works/ | 2nd August, 2018
View of elevated walkway showing the combinations of roof elements
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