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CITY LEVEL PROJECTS ADARSH NAGAR Site Specific Design for Ward Number 14
(An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certiied Organisation) Delhi Urban Art Commission Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao Chairman Sonali Bhagwati Member Samir Mathur Member Sonali Rastogi Member Durga Shanker Mishra Member & Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development Vinod Kumar Secretary DUAC Staf Rajeev Kumar Gaur, Raghvendra Singh, Amit Mukherji, V. K.Tyagi, Uma Bhati, Nishi Sachdeva, Manju Anjali, Siddharth Sagar, Indu Rawat, Nihal Chand Senior Consultant Amit Ghosal Consultants Parul Kapoor Mukhar Singh Bharat Chugh Rahul Chauhan
Preface
DELHI URBAN ART COMMISSION with gratitude duly acknowledges the valuable contributions of the
following in making this report:
Raj Rewal Former Chairman, DUAC
The city of Delhi, capital of this vast land of diversities, is a city laden with layers of history,
Satish Khanna Former Member, DUAC
Eric P. Mall Former Member, DUAC a place where civilizations have lived, prospered and perished over centuries. The modern
D. Diptivilasa Former Member DUAC & Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development city today, built over and around a rich tapestry of heritage, presents an opportunity
at every turn, to allow for co-existence of the past, present and the future. In order to
understand this multidimensional urban spectrum and attempt to plan the future, various
Organisations/Others city level studies have been initiated by the DUAC. I hope that these studies will help
Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India the planners of modern day Delhi to carefully articulate urban space, structure, form and
Delhi Development Authority environment and sensitively address future requirements.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
I convey my thanks to all the Consultants and Members of the Commission who have
North Delhi Municipal Corporation
tirelessly worked on this research project to bring out this document. I also take this
East Delhi Municipal Corporation
opportunity to place on record my sincere appreciation of the efforts of Secretary and
South Delhi Municipal Corporation
other staff of DUAC for providing the necessary administrative support to make this
New Delhi Municipal Council
happen.
Geospatial Delhi Limited
I fondly hope that the authorities of the local, state and national government take these
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
studies seriously and implement, in right earnest, the suggestions given herein.
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
March, 2015 Sd/-
BSES Yamuna Power Limited Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao
RWA Chairman, DUAC
Contents
1 Existing Context 8 5 Proposal 2 - Azadpur Village 46
1.1 Area Location 9 5.1 Introduction to the Site and Issues 47
1.2 Area Context 10 5.2 Concept Design 48
1.3 Connectivity 11 5.3 Site Layout 50
1.4 Temporal Development 12 5.4 Node Design 51
1.5 Study Area Introduction 13 5.5 Design of a Mohalla Pocket 52
1.6 Development Guidelines for Zone C 14 5.6 Layout Plan 54
2 Analysis 15
5.7 Dwelling Unit layouts
5.8 Sustainability Model for Mohallas
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2.1 Land Use 16
2.2 Residential Character: Adarsh Nagar Colony 17 6 Proposal 3 - Azadpur Mandi 60
2.3 Residential Character: Azadpur Village 18 6.1 Introduction to the Site and Issues 62
6.1.1 Site and its Surroundings 62
2.4 Commercial Character 19
6.1.2 Background of Azadpur Mandi 63
2.5 Green/Open Areas 20 6.1.3 Existing Layout and Land Use 63
2.6 Road Typology and Transportation 21 6.1.4 Issues 64
6.1.5 Comparison of Master Plan Stipulations
2.7 Physical Infrastructure 22 with the Existing Situation 66
2.8 Social Infrastructure 23 6.1.6 City Metamorphosis and its Impact on Azadpur Mandi 68
6.1.7 Literature Case Study
2.9 Public Amenities and Para-Transit modes 24
(Example of a Planned Wholesale Market in India) 69
3 Issues, Potentials & Recommendations 25 6.2 Proposals
6.2.1 Relocation of Main Wholesale market
70
70
3.1 Issues (Adarsh Nagar Colony) 26 6.2.2 Proposal to Develop Several Satellite Markets
3.2 Issues (Azadpur Village) 27 around Highways 71
6.2.3 Proposing Change of Land Use for
3.3 Potentials of the Study Area 28 Existing New Sabzi Mandi Site 72
3.4 Suggested Proposals 30
3.5 Recommendations (Adarsh Nagar Colony) 32 7 Common Proposals 74
3.6 Recommendations (Azadpur Village) 33 7.1 Proposed Pedestrian Crossings at Ring Road 75
7.2 Streetscaping (GT Road Stretch) 76
4 Proposal 1 - Adarsh Nagar Colony 34 7.3 Location of Public Amenities 78
4.1 Introduction to the Site and Issues 35
4.2 Concept Design 36
4.3 Design Proposal 38
4.4 Comparative Analysis 40
4.5 Street Design Elements 41
4.6 Street Section (Secondary Roads) 42
4.7 Street Section (Tertiary Roads) 44
Summary Adarsh Nagar ward is a mélange of urban typologies which vary from Azadpur Mandi viz. a heavy commercial development to Adarsh Nagar, an unauthorized regularized colony and Azadpur Village, an urban village. This interesting yet complex mix of typologies is currently very chaotic due to the varied activities going on in the parcels of land with an explosion of unchecked development. Also, the fact that the ward is located at a prime location in the city, means that it holds a lot of potential which needs to be unleashed in order to improve the quality of the urban fabric and lives of the users. Various proposals have been prepared under the concept of Local Area Planning which could form a model for such future developments. Adarsh Nagar Colony The colony is primarily a mixed-use development with heavy trafic movement owing to multiple activities on major roads. It is proposed to redensify the existing plots and develop compact neighbourhoods with a higher FAR. Simultaneously it is suggested to enhance the ROW to accommodate different users, i.e. pedestrians, NMVs and motorists. Also, large green areas which act as reliefs and social spaces are sculpted in the proposals. Azadpur Village The village being an unplanned organic development, with new unsafe structures coming up, has become a challenge to deal with. It is proposed to redensify and redevelop the existing plots, yet keeping the inherent character of the village intact by rejuvenating certain spaces like chaupals or nodes which are much required social congregational spaces in any typical village. Open greens, which are interlinked by pedestrian trails, acting as lungs to any urban fabric have been carved out to induce life into the dead spaces. Also, self-sustainability at site level is suggested for better utilization of resources. Azadpur Mandi MPD 2021 suggests relocating the existing Sabzi Mandi to decongest the existing area and reduce the pressure that it puts on prime land and infrastructure. The same is suggested with a view to relocate the Sabzi Mandi to the fringes of the city and retain and redevelop the fruit mandi as a sub-city level market. Another proposal suggests a change in land use on the existing Sabzi Mandi site with facilities like large open public spaces, schools and healthcare facilities which are lacking in the ward. Urban edges are opened up to uplift the existing dead character. Also, it is envisaged to interlink the three different entities, i.e. Mandi, Adarsh Nagar Colony and Azadpur Village via pedestrian trails which cross through various existing and proposed greens. This would result in a comprehensive and wholesome integration of the ward which is missing today.
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1.1 Area Location
Delhi is divided into various municipal zones, such as
south-west, west, south, east, north-east, north and central
zones. Out of these, the study area falls under the
North-west Zone (MCD zones). The NCTD has been
Adarsh Nagar Colony divided into 15 planning zones (divisions) designated A
(unauthorized regularized colony) to P (except Zone I) in the Master Plan 2021. The study
area, i.e. Zone C, is also known as Civil Lines Zone, and
is located towards the north-west, covering an area of
3959 hectares and consists of 21 sub-zones.
Zone C is identiiable by the prestigious Delhi
University, Northern Ridge, ISBT (Kashmere Gate) and
Tis Hazari Courts. A signiicant feature of this zone is the
Old Secretariat complex and Civil Lines Bungalow area of
the colonial period. Roshanara Bagh and Qudsia Bagh are
historical gardens from the Mughal period. This zone has
posh residential areas, rehabilitation colonies and pre-
1962 residential colonies.
Municipal wards of Delhi
Azadpur Mandi
(wholesale trade market)
Zones of Delhi Ward No. 14
A part of the Special Area also falls in this zone. Other important activities in this zone are Azadpur Wholesale Fruit
and Vegetable Market and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. Metro corridor is operational in this zone. Dheerpur (Phase
1 & 11) is an important project in this zone. Zone C is further subdivided into sub-zones. Ward 14 falls under the sub-
zone C 20. It is situated close to colonies such as Shalimar Bagh, Model Town and Ashok Vihar.
Azadpur Village
(urban village)
Zonal Development Plan Zone C – Highlighted Area: Sub-zone C 20
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1.2 Area Context 1.3 Connectivity
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Area of Study and its surroundings Map showing Connectivity in and around the study area
1 2 3
Jahangirpuri Metro station Adarsh Nagar Metro station Azadpur Metro station
M2K Victoria Garden Badli ki Sarai Mutiny Memorial Sheesh Mahal, Shalimar Bagh
Connectivity
4 5 6
The area is accessed by two roads namely – GT Road and Ring Road. GT Road is mostly congested due to the
presence of heavy vehicles coming to Azadpur Mandi for goods transfer. These stretches experience heavy trafic
movement throughout the day as they are major spines connecting to the rest of the city.
Distance from various destinations
• IGI Airport = 21 km
• New Delhi Railway Station = 10.3 km
• Old Delhi Railway Station = 8.7 km
• ISBT Kashmere Gate = 13.5 km
Vacant side adjoing the site along Flying • Delhi University = 6 km
Naini Lake, Model Town Adarsh Nagar Metro station Oficer SS Rana Marg • AIIMS = 25 km
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1.4 Temporal Development 1.5 Study Area Introduction
Adarsh Nagar
2000 2003-04 (unauthorized regularized
colony)
Island modiied due to
road realignment
Construction
site of M2K
Victoria Garden
came up
A continuous area of settlement existed earlier A community centre came up in the village during
with a narrower road this time period.
2006 2009
Azadpur Mandi
(wholesale mandi)
Adarsh Nagar
colony
Azadpur Village
Work started on Arihant Marg, segregating Adarsh Construction of Azadpur lyover and Metro (urban village)
Nagar colony, Azadpur commercial complex and station in progress
Gopal Park
Map showing different study areas and their boundaries
2012 2013
Area distribution for the three study areas
Typology of study area and demographics
Name Typology Area Population
(sq m) (Persons)
Azadpur
lyover Adarsh Unauthorized
Azadpur Nagar Regularized 8,67,000 88,000
Colony Colony
Metro station
Azadpur Density in
Mandi Wholesale Market 3,27,000 - Suggests that the existing
Azadpur Village is development is very
dense and compact.
The development work continues on Azadpur lyover completed. Azadpur Metro station Azadpur Urban Village 1,04,000 45,000 865 DUs/ha.
Village
Metro stations becomes functional
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1.6 Development Guidelines for Zone C
Adarsh Nagar Colony
(unauthorized regularized colony)
Zonal Plan: Zone C
Zonal Plan proposals
1. One Community Centre (CC) in Adarsh Nagar
2. Azadpur as sub-city level market
3. Water Treatment Plant within Azadpur Mandi
4. One temple in Azadpur Village
Detailed Zonal Plan of Study Area
MPD 2021 Guidelines
1. Unauthorized/Regularized Unauthorized Colonies
In all unauthorized colonies whether on private or public land, regularization shall be done as per the Government
orders issued from time to time. It shall be ensured that for the improvement of physical and social infrastructure,
the minimum necessary/feasible level of services and community facilities are provided as per norms given in Azadpur Mandi
MPD 2021. (wholesale trade market)
2. Azadpur Fruit & Vegetable Market
As per MPD 1962 proposals, the Fruit and Vegetable Market in Sabzi Mandi (C5) was shifted to the Azadpur Mandi
(C-20) which was then on the periphery of the city. But due to the fast pace of urbanization, the Azadpur Mandi now
forms part of the centrally located urbanized area with a heavy inter-city and intra-city truck movement. MPD 2021
has designated the market as sub-city level market. The city level requirement shall be shifted to Integrated Freight
Complexes in Narela near the entry point of Delhi.
3. Urban Villages
The Urban villages in Zone C have experienced substantial socio-economic changes. Village Redevelopment
Schemes shall be prepared for villages giving the development control parameters by the concerned local body.
The redevelopment plans shall ensure that the permissibility of mixed-use zoning at property or within the premise
level is compatible to the predominant residential areas.
Azadpur Village
(urban village)
The existing mandi puts a lot of pressure on the existing
MPD 2021 suggests the relocation of the existing mandi infrastructure and surrounding areas. Thus, it becomes
to the fringes of Delhi and the development of a satellite inevitable to relocate it to outer parts of the city. This would
market at the existing location. relieve a large chunk of prime land in the city for further
development.
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2.1 Land Use 2.2 Residential Character: Adarsh Nagar Colony
In MPD 1962, the Azadpur Mandi was spread over a • Typology – Unauthorized regularized colony
much smaller portion of the existing land, however in • Density – 200 PPH approximately.
MPD 2001, a bigger consolidated chunk of land was • Dwelling unit sizes – ranging from 50 sq m to 250 sq m
allocated due to the growing requirements. • Heights – heights vary from G+1 to G+4
As per MPD 2021, sub-city level wholesale markets • Ownership – mostly occupied by owners, but the
cater to the needs of population at local levels. These Adarsh Nagar Colony recent trend suggests increase in rental housing with
markets of medium size need to be dispersed throughout the onset of builder loors.
the city to enable even distribution of commodities from • Condition of the buildings – most of the houses are in
these complexes to the retail outlets. good condition except for the houses that occupy the
edges facing the Flying Oficer SS Rana Marg
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Residential
The houses along the secondary roads are mostly G+3 or higher
Extent of Adarsh
and have a heavy mixed-use character
Nagar Colony
Existing Land Use Plan of the Study Area Land Use Distribution of the Study Area
Existing Residential Character of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Most of the existing planned markets and warehousing were developed in the early 1970s for speciic commodities.
Due to their proximity to residential areas, these markets need to be redeveloped to overcome the
environmental and trafic problems.
Also a 36-metre wide road (Arihant Marg) was added to decongest GT Road from heavy trafic caused due to the
presence of a wholesale trade market (New Mandi).
The houses along the tertiary roads are mostly G+2
1962 2001 2021
The Land Use Associated A typical tertiary street in Adarsh Nagar Colony
Issues in Study Area
The area
Public–Semi- majorly lacks
Public is only in institutional Issues Associated with the Residential
3% in the facilities like Character of Adarsh Nagar Colony
entire study schools,
area community The main roads of the colony
facilities forming the spines have been
Encroachment transformed into heavy mixed-use
development with encroachment up
Greens are to 2 m on the road.
Greens very scarce
accounts for or completely
only 6% of absent in most New builder plots are coming up in
the entire of the area, thus Plot the area by merging plots without
study area reducing the Amalgamation following building bylaws, thus A new G+4 builder constructed Narrow service lane, mostly
Comparative Analysis of Earlier and Present Master quality of living. creating unsafe structures. residential unit next to a self- encroached by overhangs
Plans of Delhi constructed smaller unit
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2.3 Residential Character: Azadpur Village 2.4 Commercial Character
• Typology – Urban village • Azadpur Colony and Azadpur Village predominantly
• Density – 400 PPH have mixed-use character on the ground loors on the
• Dwelling unit sizes – ranging from 25 sq m to 80 sq m secondary roads.
• Heights – heights vary from G to G+3 • Azadpur Mandi being a wholesale trade market
• Ownership – mostly occupied by owners. (Fruit and Vegetable Mandi) receives a heavy footfall
• Condition of the buildings – most of the houses are in (approximately 1 lakh persons per day).
a dilapidated condition except for the houses that face • A heavy trafic inlow is experienced in this area owing
the main road and some new constructions. to the movement of goods.
Azadpur Mandi
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Legend Commercial
Residential units along the main Ring Road
Residential Mixed-use Mixed-use development along Rajan Babu Road in
Spines along which Adarsh Nagar Colony
Extent of Azadpur Azadpur Village most of the Mixed-
village use development is
prevalent
Existing Residential Character of Azadpur Village Existing Commercial & Mixed-use Character of
the Study Area
The houses along the main roads are mostly G+3 or higher and
have a mixed-use character
Storage sheds in Azadpur Mandi which have a huge footfall and
heavy trafic inlow every day
Issues Associated with the Residential
Character of Azadpur Village Issues Associated with the Commercial
A mixed character is seen along the main road, i.e. local commercial
on lower levels and residential on upper levels The existing village has approximately
Small shops coming up on the ground loors of the village Character of Study Area
Ground on the site edges.
Coverage 75% ground coverage leaving almost no
open space. Due to extensive urbanization the study
area now falls in a prime location in
the heart of the city. Thus, this scale of
Due to unplanned development the Large-scale commercial development (Azadpur
density is much less than permissible, Commercial Mandi) has put a pressure on the
Density therefore the area is not utilized in Development surrounding infrastructure due to the
terms of Dwelling Units Density. (mandi) heavy inlow of goods and vehicles and
also the huge footfall witnessed on an
everyday basis.
The quality of houses varies
considerably in the entire village. The
plots facing the railway line are kutcha The mixed-use development along the
Quality of houses (G, G+1 structures) in a primary and secondary roads (primarily
Construction dilapidated condition. Unorganized in Adarsh Nagar Colony) has gained
Mixed-use in size. But there is no check on the
The bigger plots inside the village are Development encroachments and traic inlow, thus
built in old style and have little scope for leading to congestion and chaos in the
improvement. area at peak hours.
Condition of kutcha and pucca houses in a typical street Small-scale mixed-use along outer edges
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2.5 Green/Open Areas 2.6 Road Typology and Transportation
• Few greens and open areas lie scattered in Adarsh Nagar,
but these are small in size and often not maintained.
• Azadpur Village is devoid of any green parks/
playgrounds/open areas.
• Even if any vacant land is available it is encroached upon
by parking of heavy vehicles.
The existing ROW of secondary roads in Adarsh Nagar Colony is
7.5 m with no segregated lanes for pedestrians and vehicles
Encroached chaupal which forms an unorganized meeting space in
every village
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Green/Open
Primary Road
area
Secondary Road
The tertiary roads measure 5.5 m (ROW) with on-street parking
Tertiary Road
due to lack of designated parking spaces
Existing Institutional Character of the Study Area
Existing Road Typology of the Study Area
Any open space available is encroached by parked vehicles, vendors
or garbage
A typical street in Azadpur Village measuring approximately 3.5 m
Open spaces near institutes in Adarsh Nagar Colony
Issues Associated with the Green/
Open spaces of Study Area
Absence of Azadpur village has no open
areas for kids to play, residents A typical narrow street in Adarsh Nagar Colony
Playgrounds and to socialize depriving them of the Vacant plot used for parking heavy vehicles.
Parks essentials for a good quality of life.
Whatever open spaces are available Issues Associated with the Road Typology of
Encroached in the site are encroached upon by Study Area
Open Spaces parked vehicles, streetside vendors
or dumped garbage, creating The ROW is mostly encroached
breeding grounds for mosquitoes. upon by on-street parking and
Encroachment encroachments by shops to about
+2 m on the road in form of
The existing parks (in Adarsh Nagar raised plinths, staircases etc.
Colony) are not maintained enough
to be used by the residents. These
Badly - spaces are used for big gatherings Secondary roads in Adarsh Nagar
maintained Parks (like marriages, functions) and are No Segregation Colony are chaotic at peak hours
never cleaned thereafter leaving of Vehicular and as there are no segregated lanes
garbage strewn all around, making Pedestrian Traic for pedestrians/cyclists and
them unit for use. A marshy swamp has come up along the site edge in Adarsh Nagar motorized vehicles. A narrow, dingy street in An internal street with
Colony as the land was lying vacant Azadpur Village encroachments
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2.7 Physical Infrastructure 2.8 Social Infrastructure
Legend
Legend
Site Boundary School
Tubewell
Hospital
Transformer Primary and secondary schools in Adarsh Nagar Colony
Healthcare
Source of water in Azadpur Village is mostly through piped network.
Pylon
At outer edges (towards railway track) handpumps can be found Banks
Underground Cable HT
Trunk Sewer Line Nursing Home
Water Pipeline Clinic
Existing Physical Infrastructure of the Study Area Existing Social Infrastructure of the Study Area
Uncovered, broken drains which are poorly maintained
Community centre, Azadpur Village
Issues Associated with the Social
Infrastructure of Study area
Facilities like ATMs, milk booths etc. are well distributed in Adarsh
Issues Associated with the Physical Stormwater drains (where present) are either not operational or The number of schools in the site does Nagar Colony but need to be located in Azadpur Village
Infrastructure of Study Area are not maintained thus leading to clogged drainage system. not cater to the entire population
No. of especially in Azadpur Village, therefore
Water Supply
Network is available but supply is Schools the children of Adarsh Nagar Colony
intermittent. and Azadpur Village attend schools in
the neighbourhood.
Stormwater drains (where
present) are either not operational The study area has a few polyclinics/
Drainage or are not maintained thus leading Medical nursing homes within its extent but
to clogged drainage system. Facilities does not have specialized medical
facilities nearby.
Dhalaos have been distributed
throughout the colony, but are not The area lacks the required designated
Solid-waste
Management
maintained leading to unhygienic Community community facility spaces like Baraat
conditions. In Azadpur Village there Facility Ghars, community hall etc., which are
is no system of SWM. required for congregational purposes.
Badly-maintained dhalaos with overspilling garbage Hospital in nearby Adarsh Nagar Colony
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2.9 Public Amenities and Para-Transit modes
• Congested roads owing to
encroachments.
• No segregated lanes for
pedestrians and vehicular trafic,
thus creating chaos.
Existing bus stand along GT Road, Adarsh Nagar
Existing bus stand along GT Road, Azadpur Mandi
Legend
Bus stop
Petrol Pump
Metro station
• Scarce, scattered greens. Not
distributed uniformly in the ward.
Existing Public Amenities (Transportation) of the • Greens/Open spaces are absent
Entry point near Adarsh Nagar Colony. There is no designated bus
Study Area stand, therefore the entrance to the site is chaotic in Azadpur Village.
Existing petrol pump along GT Road
Issues Associated with the Public Amenities
• The old sheds of the Mandi are obselete
and Para-Transit of Study Area and in bad condition and cannot cope
with the growing needs of storage and
• Bus stops in Adarsh Nagar ward are auctioning.
sparsely located and do not cater
• The infrastructure of the Mandi is in a
to all parts of the ward, especially
Azadpur Village. crippling state with congested parking,
Bus Stands • Also wherever they are present they waterlogged roads and lack of a proper
are either in a bad condition or are garbage disposal system.
not accessible easily due to high kerb
heights and narrow footpaths.
Para-Transit Modes ply within the
site, these include manual rickshaws, • Narrow organic streets often form dark
battery operated rickshaws, shared alleys with little light and ventilation, thus
auto rickshaws etc. making them unsafe.
Para-Transit
Modes The area is not well connected by • Also, there is no space for movement of
feeder buses to nearest Metro station, emergency vehicles.
thus the residents have to depend
upon the above modes of transport
or private vehicles.
Existing Para-Transit modes in the area
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3.1 Issues (Adarsh Nagar Colony) 3.2 Issues (Azadpur Village)
Congestion on Rajan Babu Road at peak On-street parking due to absence of GT Road stretch with no designated space A typical street with encroachments created by raised plinths, covered drains etc.
hours parking space within plots for auto/taxi stand
Transport Network and Street Design
Transport Network and Street Design • Lack of Para-Transit facilities to reach to the nearest Metro station (Azadpur).
• Lack of proper Para-Transit modes (feeder buses) from ward to nearest Metro station like Adarsh Nagar and • The streets in the village are maximum 3.5 m-wide, which are mostly encroached upon by covered drains, raised
Jahangirpuri Metro stations. plinths etc., leaving just about 3 m-wide road for movement of vehicles and pedestrians. This narrow ROW fails in
• Major roads like Rajan Babu Road which are heavily pedestrianized as well as experience vehicular trafic are case of an emergency like ire or any safety hazard.
congested at peak hours due to lack of segregated lanes for different modes of transport and on-street parking by
local shoppers. Urban Design
• Absence of designated auto and taxi stands on GT Road leading them to queue up in front of bus stands causing • Dense, non-uniform development with kutcha
chaos and congestion near bus stands. structures in some parts of the village which are unsafe
• Also, the GT Road stretch does not have designated spaces for public amenities like public convenience, hawkers structurally and pose a hazard to the residents.
etc. which come up on the road specially near the bus stops. • Encroachments in form of overhangs and extended
• Lack of designated parking facility within the plots resulting in the residents parking their private vehicles on the balconies end up in blocking natural light for the
streets. This leaves no space for proper movement of moving vehicles and pedestrians. streets, creating dark narrow alleys.
Streets inside the village have become narrower due to encroachments
Green/Open spaces
• The village character has chaupals
where villagers socialize.These
spaces in Azadpur Village are not
utilized properly as they have been
encroached upon by randomly
parked vehicles, hawkers or dumped
garbage.
Plots on Rajan Babu Road. They have been New builder construction coming up Site edge along Flying Oficer SS Rana Marg
amalgamated to form bigger plots with with small plots • No open grounds/parks for children
shops on the ground loor The existing chaupals/nodes in the village to play or people to socialize in.
Urban Design Physical Infrastructure
• The plots in the colony are built edge-to-edge. Thus, the block sizes are too long and dificult to walk by. • Dhalaos are distributed throughout
• There is no façade control as there are encroachments in the form of overhangs, raised plinths, uneven heights etc. the site, but are not maintained
• A heavy mixed-use development on Rajan Babu Road leads to encroachments up to +2 m on the road by shops on properly leading to unhygienic
ground loors and basements. conditions around them.
• New builder apartments (G+4) structures are coming up in the village. These are unsafe structures which mostly do • Drains are either not operational
not follow building bye-laws properly. (i.e. maximum ground coverage with little scope for light and ventilation). or are not maintained, leading to
clogged drainage system and water- Dhalaos are not maintained properly Waterlogging in the drains
logging.
Green/Open spaces Social Infrastructure
• Open and green spaces • Lack of required number of senior
encroached upon for parking, secondary schools and Anganwaris
construction sites, dumping in the village
grounds etc., therefore there are • Only one community centre for a
no playgrounds/parks for children population of approximately 45,000.
and the elderly. • Lack of healthcare facilities inside
• Swamp is used as a dumping the village except for some small
Open spaces wherever left within the site are used for parking, dumping garbage etc. ground for solid-waste and is a polyclinics.
breeding ground for mosquitoes.
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3.3 Potentials of the Study Area
Adarsh Nagar
Colony
Jahangirpuri
Lack of green and open spaces
GT
Ka leading to a low quality of life.
rn
al
Ro
ad
Village Sarai Pipal
Thala
The colony is a mix of residential A
Fr zadp
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and retail which results in a low- rise M rN
an ew
mixed-use development with no di
norms and scale to the urban form. Village Bharola
The development is at many places
uncontrolled and unsafe.
Shalimar Bagh
Azadpur Mandi experiences a huge Model Town
footfall (approximately 1 lakh visitors A
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every day) with a heavy trafic (goods bz ur
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carrier) movement, thus causing pressure an ew
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on the neighbouring areas.
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The Mandi has become a burden to
AZ
the city infrastructure due to its prime
location.
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Te uck p
rm a
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An unplanned organic development has
Legend led to the growth of one of the most
dense urban villages in Delhi city with no
Proposed bus stops
character to the built form and unsafe
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living conditions. ad
pu
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illa
GT Road stretch to be g e
streetscaped
Rajan Babu Road – ROW
enhanced to accommodate
different modes, i.e. pedestrians,
NMVs and motorists
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3.4 Suggested Proposals
Adarsh Nagar
Colony
Jahangirpuri
Proposal 1: (Adarsh Nagar
Colony)
• Suggesting a prototype
GT
KA which could be replicated
RN
ALR
on the entire site, where
OA a block is redensiied
D
and redesigned to
accommodate a larger
number of dwelling
units with mixed-use
development on the
street front.
• Carving out open spaces,
Village Sarai Pipal
A Thala pedestrian-friendly road
Ma zadp
nd ur network and provision for
i Ne
w designated parking space.
Fr u
it
Village Bharola
Shalimar Bagh
Proposal 3 : (Azadpur Mandi)
• Suggesting the relocation of the existing
Sabzi Mandi to the fringes of the city to
A
Model Town
reduce the pressure it is causing on the
Ma zadp R
neighbouring areas and the infrastructure nd ur E
i Ne
YOV
due to the heavy trafic movement and w F L
Sa
bz UR
massive waste generated. i DP Proposal 2 : (Azadpur Village)
AZA
• Proposing redensiication and
• Further proposing several secondary and redevelopment of the existing
tertiary markets at nodes connecting major development.
highways to the Ring Corridor (KMP/KGP
Expressway).
• The road network is kept intact,
Tr
• Suggesting the redevelopment of the Te uck while the road widths have been
rm pa
existing Fruit Mandi with new norms and ina r ki enhanced to accommodate
l ng
requirements. an pedestrian paths and carriageways.
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Legend
• Lastly, proposing altrenative land use for the Pocket in which intervention • Proposing walk-up apartments and
land parcel of Sabzi Mandi after relocation is proposed in Adarsh Nagar multistorey towers with retail on
Colony Az
ad ground loor.
pu
Pocket in which intervention is rV
illa
proposed in Azadpur Village ge
• Carving out green spaces which also
Pocket in which intervention is act as interlinked pedestrian trails.
proposed in Azadpur Mandi
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3.5 Recommendations (Adarsh Nagar Colony) 3.6 Recommendations (Azadpur Village)
Residential Urban Design
Above • Retaining the original character by proposing an organic development.
Retail on • Proposing walk-up apartments i.e. low-rise structures that create a pleasant
irst two
loors and scaled human environment and maintain the original character of the
urban fabric.
• Proposing incentive FAR with multistorey structures in part of the site to
increase the viability.
• Proposing small-scale mixed-use (retail on ground loor) for local
Retail on the irst two loors with residential A covered walkway adds comfort for the Proposed concept design for site zoning convenient shopping in the stilts at intervals; active uses create a vibrant,
on upper loors allows mixed-use shoppers and segregates the pedestrian zone
development safe environment.
A model study proposing retaining of the • Dwelling unit design with a compact development, with multi-utility spaces
village character by design interventions
Urban Design and areas like kitchen and bathroom opening outwards for good light and
• Redensiication of the residential component. ventilation.
• Promotes urban form that allows easy access to adjacent land uses by pedestrians and clear visibility of the uses Street Design Walk - Up
for all passers-by. • Proposing to keep the existing road intact to allow the Apartments
• Small, compact blocks allow comfortable walkable distances (5-10 minutes walking) within the site and within blocks. inherent character of the village to be retained.
• Reinforce urban character with a greater mix of residential and commercial uses. • Enhancing the existing road width to provide clear Central green
Stilt parking
• Introducing an organized and deined mixed-use development that combines ground and irst loor retail space access to emergency vehicles. Pedestrian path
with high density housing. Also makes the streets active and safe (“eyes on the street”). • Chaupals in villages where people mostly socialize
• The streets deine space for urban corridor, including covered walkway to provide shaded sidewalks for passers-by need to be revitalized. At present they are mostly
and shoppers. encroached upon due to unplanned developments and
lack of other open spaces.
Street Design Green/Open spaces
• Eficient circulation by widening of streets and • Proposing to keep the existing road intact to allow the
designating tracks for pedestrians and cyclists. inherent character of the village to be retained.
• Proposing Multi-Functional Zone (MFZ) on major roads • Enhancing the existing road width to provide clear
to create streets which are multi-utility zones and active access to emergency vehicles.
i.e. “eyes on the street”, adding a factor of safety. • Chaupals in villages where people mostly socialize
Street view with
Street Pedestrian Frontage i.e. need to be revitalized. At present they are mostly
various activities and Furniture Zone Zone
functions encroached upon due to unplanned developments and
An example of Live project showing S+4 structures with stilt
lack of other open spaces. parking with open green spaces
Central greens carved out in each site
Green/Open spaces Parking
• Create public open spaces and play areas to add to the urban fabric and • Proposing stilt parking for private vehicles within the site, to avoid on-street parking in the already narrow streets.
improve social life for the inhabitants.
• A central green which could contain a variety of uses including gardens, Physical Infrastructure
seating areas and open lawn which engage and encourage passive and • Upgradation of existing physical
active uses in a single space. infrastructure including sewerage,
drainage and SWM (Solid-waste
Parking Management)
• Underground parking for private vehicles to avoid on-street parking. • Proposing an organized SWM
A typical module repeating on the
• Also, it enables a lot of space to open up on the ground which could be process in segregated sections
entire site
used as Green Areas, playgrounds etc., which are currently lacking in the (door-to-door collection/proper
colony. dhalaos with segregation of wastes.
Physical Infrastructure • Proposing each site to be self-
• Upgradation of existing physical sustainable with services like
infrastructure including sewerage, rainwater harvesting, sewerage
drainage and SWM (Solid-waste treatment, solar energy harvesting,
Management). An example of sustainability on a site so that there is a decentralized
• Proposing an organized SWM system of services.
process in segregated sections Social Infrastructure
(door-to-door collection/proper • Earmarking vacant plots that lack facilities (as per MPD 2021) like medical facilities (nursing homes, polyclinics etc.)
Bio-Swales along the streets help in proper stormwater run-off dhalaos with segregation of waste. and public amenities (such as community centres).
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4.1 Introduction to the Site and Issues
Primarily Mixed-use street
Chosen pocket to be designed as a module highlighted. This could
be replicated in the entire site
Flyin
g Ofi
Residential – plotted
Existing Institutional development Rajan Babu Road
andhi road
Jahangirpuri
cer S
Metro
station
S
Adarsh Nagar Colony
Rana
Mahatama G
arg
Marg
M
ant
Arih
Adarsh
er
ov
Nagar Metro
Fly
Na
station
ur
ya
dp
A
a
zad
Az
pu
rR
ail
wa
ad
ys
Ro
tat
g
ion
Rin
Azadpur
Metro station
G
T Maha
Ka tama
rn Gand
al hi Ma
Ro rg
ad
Key Plan showing Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Introduction to the Pocket to be
Legend Designed
Residential Residential Secondary • Most busy and active street within the site.
Road • Main street which acts as the entry and exit to the site.
Tertiary • Can become an avenue which can form a part of
Road
Mixed - Use everyday social life for the users.
• Considering the uniform layout of the site, the
proposed design model can be replicated for other
The existing pocket to be designed as a module pockets.
• The pocket also falls under Standard TOD Zone, i.e.
300-800 m or 10-minutes walking distance of all MRTS
stations.
Existing Issues
• At present the streets do not have the adequate
widths to sustain the daily heavy trafic volume.
• During peak hours the trafic volume increases
substantially and the roads become clogged owing to
on-street parking and heavy trafic from neighbouring
Rajan Babu Road: acting as entry/exit to the site
schools and institutions.
• In the absence of footpaths and dedicated bicycle
lanes there is no segregation between the different
Existing Greens
modes of transport, which causes safety concerns,
especially for pedestrians.
• A typical façade
on a secondary
road showing
mixed-use
Adarsh Nagar Colony (unauthorized regularized colony) development,
• Predominantly residential colony with mixed-use development on main roads. non-uniform
façades and
• Small, scattered greens with no regular pattern or linkages. signages.
• No system of a compact neighbourhood, discouraging walkability. Narrow service lane, mostly Tertiary road with on-street
• No segregated grades/footpaths for pedestrians creating chaos on the roads. encroached upon by overhangs parking Typical mixed-use development
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4.2 Concept Design
Existing Land Use Proposed Land Use Proposed Module
Jahangirpuri
Metro
station
Adarsh Nagar Colony
g
Mar
ant
Arih
Adarsh
r
ve
lyo
Nagar Metro
Na
F
station
ur
ya
p
Az
ad
Az
ad
pu
rR
ail
wa
ys
tat
ion
Azadpur
G Metro station
T Mahat
Ka ama G
rn andhi
al Marg
Ro
ad
Legend Legend Key Plan showing proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Residential Mixed-use Public/Semi-public Residential Mixed-use Public/Semi-public Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Green/Open space • Land Uses
Integrating different land uses and varied building types
Existing Pocket Proposed Module
(chosen site for module) creates vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, diverse communities.
• Encourage Mixed-use Development
Create a mixed-use structure that combines ground
and irst loor retail space with high density housing,
Legend
surrounded by a large, shared courtyard.
Residential Mixed-use Green/Open spaces
Construct mixed-use along main streetfront to deine
space of urban corridor, including covered walkway to
• Design on a Human Scale provide shaded sidewalks for passers-by and shoppers.
Compact, pedestrian-friendly communities allow residents
to walk to shops, services, cultural resources and jobs and
can reduce trafic congestion and beneit people’s health.
110 m
Legend Legend
Residential Mixed-use Public/Semi-public Residential Mixed-use Green/Open spaces
A A’
B
• Module replication: allows to maintain a façade control as same blocks would be repeated at regular intervals.
• Compact development (approximately m): Small blocks allow easy walkability within the site, compact
neighbourhoods. Section BB’ Plan B’
• Mixed-use street front: allow convenient shopping to be located at walkable distances and make the streets active
and safe. • Parking
• Common central green and open spaces: enable the community to interact and socialize via shared spaces. Locate parking beneath building
• Public/Semi-public facilities: when decentralized and uniformly distributed enable a larger population to make use of envelope, i.e. basement with cars
them with lesser vehicular trips. to make land on-site available for
gardens and courtyards, rather than
for surface parking. Also, allows air
movement, which helps alleviate the
micro climate.
• Green/Open Spaces
The central courtyard contains a
variety of uses including gardens,
seating areas and open lawn which
engage and encourage passive and
Existing Development Model Proposed Development Model Section AA’ active uses in a single space.
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4.3 Design Proposal
Y
Surface Parking
for Visitors
Building Footprint
Elevation BB’
The emphasis is to propose a design
which:
• Reinforces urban character with a greater mix of
Central Courtyard
residential and commercial uses.
• Promotes urban form that allows easy access to
adjacent land uses by pedestrians and clear visibility of
the uses for all passers-by.
• Develops sustainable, compact neighbourhoods and
centralized commercial areas that promote a sense
Commercial Frontage with Residential on Upper Floors
of community, relect the character of the region,
integrate the environment. These are economically
mixed, and are pedestrian and transit friendly.
Commercial
Frontage with
Residential on
Points of Design Intervention
Upper Floors
WALKABILITY OPEN GREENS
B B’
Layout Plan
Y’ MIXED-USE DESIGNATED
PARKING Front View of
the Proposed Module
Open Greens/Central
Courtyard
Surface Parking
for Visitors
Residential Residential
Connecting Bridges
Commercial/Retail Commercial/Retail
Basement Parking
Section YY’
Section YY’
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4.4 Comparative Analysis 4.5 Street Design Elements
Front View of the Proposed Module
Raised Table Top Crossings (Source : UTTIPEC Guidelines)
Table Top Crossing
• Raised table top crossings bring the level of the
roadway to that of the sidewalk, forcing vehicles to slow
Layout Plan down before passing over the crossing, and enhancing
the crossing by providing a levelled pedestrian path of
travel from kerb to kerb.
• Also they increase visibility of pedestrians and physically
slow down trafic allowing pedestrians to cross safely.
Table tops enable ease of access to pedestrians, disabled
people and cyclists
Rear View of the Proposed Module
• Signage that provides information and direction to
pedestrians and cyclists are essential for creating a
public transport friendly city.
Existing Proposed • High density
Description development with
no uniformity in
sq m sq m height or frontage Signage
Existing • No proper setbacks
Plot Area 15332.0 13822.0 • Lack of light and
ventilation Pelican Crossing
• Lack of green/open
Average Built-up spaces Signages help pedestrians and cyclists navigate the
Area/Unit 150-200 120.0
area i.e. wayinding
• Higher number of
Dwelling Units 138.0 200.0 DUs achieved in • NMVs are clearly segregated from faster moving
the same parcel of motorized trafic by providing different lanes for
Ground Coverage 54% 34% land.
• Ample light and pedestrians and cycles.
ventilation. Bigger Pedestrian Path
Total Built-up 24150.0 37792.0 Proposed green/open spaces
Area achieved
• Provision for
basement parking Cycle Lane
FAR. 1.6 2.7
• Uniformity in
heights and frontage Signages for information of pedestrians and cyclists
Open Area (façade control)
Including Roads 8050.0 46% 9098.0 66% (guiding street low)
Maximum 12.0 24.0
Heights (m)
• Protection of NMVs and pedestrians can be ensured by
No. of loors G+3 G+7 treating the roads with hedges, hedge planting, bollards
(which could be designed as expressions for public art).
Area for 2415.0 3780.0
Commercial Use Bollards
Car Parking (No.) 482.0 754.0 Bollards to keep cars from entering “Walk Only Zones”
along the edges of the street
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4.6 Street Section (Secondary Roads)
Overhanging Wires
Shop fronts are built to street
edges to form a consistent
Urban Edge
No segregation between Shaded pedestrian walkways
different types of vehicles add comfort for the pedestrians
and pedestrians thus creating
chaos
Existing Street View: Proposed Street View
Rajan Babu Road Absence of No Façade
Footpaths Control Table tops provided for the Bicycle Lane
comfortable, unhindered access of the
handicapped, cyclists and pedestrians
Pedestrian Pathway
Pedestrian Pathway
Frontage Zone
Carriageway
Bicycle Lane
Bicycle lane
Carriageway
Jahangirpuri
Metro
station
Plot Line
Plot Line
Adarsh Nagar Colony
Shaded pedestrian walkways
g
Mar
add comfort for the pedestrians
ant
Arih
Adarsh
r
ve
lyo
Nagar Metro
Na adp
rF
station
Az
ya ur
pu
ad
Az
Shop fronts are built to street
Ra
ilw
edges to form a consistent
ay
s
Urban Edge
tat
ion
Azadpur
Metro station
G Mahat
T
Ka ama G
rn
al
Ro
Marg andhi
6.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m
ad
Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony Proposed Section XX’
Rajan Babu Road (secondary street) 3.75 m 7.5 m 3.75 m
Key Plan showing Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony Existing Section WW’
X
W
CARRIAGEWAY 7.5M WIDE
BUILT - UP
CARRIAGEWAY 7.5M WIDE X’
Proposed Street Layout
BUILT - UP
W’
Pedestrian Commercial Shaded Pedestrian Raised Table
Pathway Frontage Walkway for Top Crossing
Existing Street Layout Shoppers
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4.7 Street Section (Tertiary Roads)
No façade control
Overhanging Wires
High-mast lighting hinders the units
and are also too high for pedestrian
scale lighting Setback between
road and built-up
Raised plinths encroaching the
existing ROW
Proposed Street View
On-Street parking
Mid-mast lighting combined with pedestrian Dedicated pedestrian pathway
scale lighting to create adequate sense of
Existing Street View: Tertiary Road security and comfort
Pedestrian Pathway
Pedestrian Pathway
Jahangirpuri
Carriageway
Metro
Plot Line
station
Plot Line
Adarsh Nagar Colony
Carriageway
g
Mar
ant
Mid-mast lighting combined with
Arih
pedestrian scale lighting to create
er
Adarsh
adequate sense of security and
ov
Nagar Metro
Fly
Na
comfort
ur
station
ya
dp
Az
a
Az
ad
pu
rR
ail
wa
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tat
Encroachment
ion
Azadpur
G Metro station
T
Ka Maha
rn
alR
tama Ga
ndhi
Pedestrian path
oa Marg
d
Proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony
Tertiary roads 5.5 m
Setback 2.5 m 7.0 m 2.5 m Setback
Key Plan showing proile of Adarsh Nagar Colony Existing Section YY’
Existing Section ZZ’
BUILT - UP
Y CARRIAGEWAY 7.0M WIDE
Z
SETBACK
CARRIAGEWAY 5.5M WIDE
Z’
Y’
Existing Street Layout Proposed Street Layout
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5.1 Introduction to the Site and Issues
Redundant open spaces
often used as dumping Jahangirpuri
Ring Road Metro
ground. station
g
Mar
an t
Arih
Adarsh
r
ve
lyo
Nagar Metro
Na
rF
station
ya
pu
A
ad
zad
Az
pu
rR
ail
Ring R
wa
ys
tat
Azadpur
ion
AZADPUR Metro station
oad
VILLAGE G
T Mahatam
Ka
rn a Gandh
al i Marg
Ro
ad
Proile of Azadpur Village
Key Plan showing proile of Azadpur Village
Existing Railway Line
Introduction to the Pocket to be
Designed
Azadpur Village site boundary with chosen mohalla to • Most dense and underdeveloped pocket with slum-like
be designed highlighted conditions.
• One of the biggest pockets of the site which could be
replicated as a model.
• The road network in the area is too narrow and
congested.
• New construction with G+4 walk-up apartments is
already prevalent in this pocket which could be re-
designed in a planned manner.
• Considering the fact that the site is at a junction, it
Small-scale mixed-use gives an opportunity to explore the organic and mixed
scattered throughout the
village character which forms an inherent part of this village.
• The pocket falls under standard TOD zone, i.e. 300-800
Ring Road m or 10 minutes walking distance of all MRTS stations.
Existing Railway Line
Pocket to be designed Existing Issues
The existing pocket/mohalla to be redesigned • The existing streets are very narrow (approximately
3.5 m) which are often encroached upon by raised
plinths, covered drains etc.
• The existing chaupals are mostly used for parking
vehicles and dumping garbage instead of social places.
• Builder loors are coming up in the village, but they are
not following building norms and are unsafe structures.
Very dense, slum-like conditions Existing low-rise plotted
in this pocket which is also close development
to the railway line
Azadpur Village
• Unplanned organic development with primarily low-rise plotted residential development.
• Narrow street network with improper light and ventilation.
• Major lack of greens and open spaces leading to unhealthy living conditions.
• New unsafe structures coming up with no following of norms.
Narrow lanes with encroachments and overhangs Existing chaupals not utilized for social gatherings but for parking
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5.2 Concept Design
Existing Proposed Built-up Mass
• Phased cluster redevelopment.
• Original organic character of the village is retained.
• S+4 walk-up apartments: Proper massing with the
road network creates a pleasant and scaled human
environment and maintains the original character of
the urban fabric.
• Provision of parking in the stilts to avoid on-road
parking.
• Mixed-use: Local shopping in the stilts at intervals,
active uses create a vibrant, safe environment.
Built-Up Mass
Road Layout and Network
• Existing road network kept intact.
ROW widths have been enhanced to 7.5 m to
provide clear access to emergency vehicles.
Legend Legend • Nodes and chaupals enhanced where seating areas
DESIGN PROCESS
Residential Residential and adjoining open/green spaces encourage passive
Mixed-use Mixed-use and active uses in a single space
Public/Semi-public
Institutional
Green/Open areas
Road network Network of Greens
Road network
Existing Land Use • Big central greens carved out creating open spaces
Node/chaupal Proposed Land Use
for recreational activities.
• The greens low in the stilts, therefore a connectivity
Road Layout is maintained within the blocks.
• Connecting greens to act as pedestrian paths linking
Mohalla a variety of open spaces to enable walkability and
allows movement in the site bringing the users to a
variety of spaces.
Mohalla
Mohalla
Mohalla
Mohalla Mohalla
Network of Greens
Public/Semi- Residential
Public
Retail on
Jahangirpuri Ground
Existing Road Network Proposed Road Network Metro
Floor
station Green/
Open Spaces
The Existing Situation Proposed Design Solution
g
Mar
ant
• Organic, haphazard growth, plotted development. • Existing pockets to be redeined, treated as a mohalla
Arih
• The nodes are not deined and often are encroached where the pocket size varies from 2500 sq m to 10,000 sq m. Adarsh
er
ov
Nagar Metro
Fly
Na
upon by parking or vendors, thus no space is left for • The mohalla pocket holds a certain number of station
ur
ya
p
Az
ad
Az
ad
pu
any public/recreational activities. population and serves its basic needs.
rR
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• Each pocket is further divided by narrow, dark lanes • The nodes to be identiied and designed so that they wa
ys
tat Azadpur
ion
with no proper widths and light and ventilation, thus can be used as small congregation/public spaces, – a AZADPUR
G
Metro station
VILLAGE T Maha
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creating unsafe living conditions. typical character of the village. rn
alR
tama
Gandh
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• Rampant redevelopment going on with builders • The existing 3.5 m roads are proposed to be widened d
bringing down old houses and raising brand new loors to 7.5 m with segregation of vehicular and pedestrian Proile of Azadpur village Conceptual view showing different hierarchy of uses
for sale or rental with stilt parking and four loors. movement. Key Plan Showing Proile of Azadpur Village on the site
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5.3 Site Layout 5.4 Node Design
Road Network Existing
The site is divided into pockets with the existing road
network intact. The road widths are enhanced by a ratio of
2:1(height:width) to accommodate a broader carriageway
and footpaths to streamline the movement of pedestrian
and motorized vehicles.
Legend
Residential
Mixed-use Streets Mixed-use
The outer edges of Public/Semi-public
each pocket could be
Green/Open areas
mixed-use on the stilt
loor (at intervals) to Road network
accommodate the
Node/chaupal
convenience shopping
(already a prevalent
trend).
Existing Road Network with no Deined Nodes/Chaupals
Public/Semi-
Public Nodes or chaupals (local terminology) are a community
Pockets are designated building or space in the rural areas.
to integrate the
institutional facilities like The existing chaupals are:
primary and secondary • Not deined spaces.
schools, anganwari,
special schools, nursing • Mostly they are encroached upon by vehicles, vendors
homes etc. etc. thus making them unused/redundant spaces.
Existing chaupal and nodes are informal spaces for gatherings, but
• Lack any character. are often encroached upon by cars.
Green & Open Spaces
Each pocket would be
designed with ‘Green Lungs’
which also form pedestrian Proposed
trails connecting each
other visually and physically,
maintaining a harmony.
Nodes/Chaupals
The nodes and chaupals are redeined by
Residential design interventions.
(Multistorey Towers)
Multistorey towers with stilt
+ 8 loors with 2 bedroom
units. Residential
(Walk-Up Apartments) Jahangirpuri
Metro
These pockets would be termed station
as ‘mohallas’ which would be Proposed Road Layout with Deined Nodes/Chaupals
redeveloped to accommodate the
existing population with the basic
Marg
facilities at the neighbourhood level.
ant
The nodes/chaupals are redeined by design interventions
Arih
Adarsh to create:
r
ve
lyo
Nagar Metro
• Small public spaces, an inherent character of villages,
Na
rF
station
ya
pu
A
ad
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which need to be retained.
pu
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Proposed Chaupal Views
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• These spaces could double up as community spaces
wa
ys
tat
by integrating them with institutional areas (which are
ion
Azadpur
AZADPUR
G Metro station
VILLAGE
• Also the space could become a ground where design
T Mahat
Proile of Azadpur Ka
rn
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ama G
andhi
Marg
located at nodes) where different groups like NGOs,
Village Ro
ad local councillors can interact with the villagers and installations could come up to educate the villagers on
Key Plan showing proile of Azadpur Village acquaint them on various topics including healthcare. relevant topics.
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