Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, India, located along the banks of the Sabarmati River. It was planned in the 1960s as the new capital after Gujarat split from Bombay state. The city was designed by Indian planners in a highly structured grid layout divided into 30 sectors. Gandhinagar remains one of the greenest and most planned cities in India due to its new development and emphasis on green spaces throughout the urban planning.
INTRODUCTION
COORDINATES - 23.22 ON 72.680 E ELEVATION - 265 feet (81 m)*
LOCATED 23 KM NORTH OF AHEMDABAD (FIN CAP. OF GUJARAT)
PLANNED IN 1960S BY, PRAKASH M APTE & H. K. MEWADA,
AFTER PARTITION OF BOMBAY * STATE : AHEMDABAD WAS MADE AS THE CAPTAL OFGUJARAT
AREA TOTAL 177KM2 ELEVATION : 8IM ( 266 FT)
POPULATION (2011)
TOTAL: 206,167 DENSITY : 1,200/KM2
CLIMATE*
TROPICAL WET AND DRY CLIMATE•
SUMMER MAXIMUM - 36 to 42 °C MINIMUM - 19 to 27 C
WINTER MAXIMUM - 29 C MINIMUM - 14°C
MONSOON: THE AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS AROUND 803.4 MM
LANGUAGES
GUJARATI, HINDI, AND ENGLISH• 54% GREEN COVER ON ITS LAND AREA
• THE CITY SITS ON THE BANKS OF THE SABARMATI RIVER, IN NORTH-CENTRALEAST GUJARAT
HISTORY
IN 1960, THE INDIAN STATE OF BOMBAY WAS SPLIT INTO TWO STATES, MAHARASHTRA AND GUJARAT LEAVING GUJARAT WITHOUT A CAPITAL CITY.
AT THE TIME AHMEDABAD WAS SELECTED TO BE THE FIRST CAPITAL OF THE NEWLY CREATED STATE.
• IT WAS LATER PROPOSED THAT A NEW CAPITAL CITY BE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE STATE.
• GANDHINAGAR GOT AN IDENTITY OF ITS OWN WHEN THE STATE OF MUMBAI WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO SEPARATE STATES OF GUJARAT AND MAHARASHTRA.
• IN THE BEGINNING, AHMEDABAD - A COMMERCIAL HUB OF GUJARAT WAS CHOSEN AS THE STATE CAPITAL AND IT WAS PROPOSED THAT A NEW CAPITAL SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE LINE OF OTHER NEW STATE CAPITALS, PARTICULARLY CHANDIGARH
• THEREFORE TWO WELL-KNOWN INDIAN ARCHITECTS, H.K. MEWADA AND PRAKASH M. APTE (WHO WORKED AS BEGINNER FOR THE CHANDIGARH CITY) DESIGNED THE NEW STATE CAPITAL*
NAMED AFTER MAHATMA GANDHI THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THIS CITY WAS LAID ON 1965 AND IN 1971 THE CAPITAL WAS SHIFTED FROM AHMEDABAD TO GANDHINAGAR
PLANNING
• PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN 1965-1970
• DETERMINATION TO MAKE GANDHINAGAR A PURELY INDIAN ENTERPRISE, PARTLY BECAUSE GUJARAT WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF GANDHI.
• TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SEPARATE IDENTITY FOR THE NEW CITY THE SURROUNDING AREA OF ABOUT 39 VILLAGES WAS BROUGHT UNDER A PERIPHERY CONTROL ACT (AS IN CHANDIGARH)
• THE AREA LATER CONSTITUTED A SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT OF GANDHINAGAR.
• THE CITY WAS PLANNED FOR A POPULATION OF 150,000 BUT CAN ACCOMMODATE DOUBLE THAT POPULATION WITH INCREASE IN THE FLOOR SPACE RATIO FROM 1 TO 2 IN THE AREAS RESERVED FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT.
• THE RIVER BEING THE BORDER ON THE EAST, AND THE INDUSTRIAL AREA TO THE NORTH, THE MOST LOGICAL FUTURE PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF THE CITY WAS ENVISAGED TOWARDS THE NORTH-WEST
gandhinagar town planning literature studyTanmay Roy
Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat, located 23 km north of Ahmedabad. It was planned in the 1960s after Ahmedabad became the capital of Gujarat following Partition. The city is built on land that was once part of the Pethapur state. It has a population of over 200,000 and a planned layout with sectors, roads aligned to avoid sun glare, and public buildings like the assembly hall near the center. Gandhinagar has good transportation links and is an administrative and economic hub of Gujarat.
Regional planning can be found as a significant element in the planning systems
of many countries worldwide, although the definitions and nature of what constitutes
regional planning can vary considerably. Occupying an intermediate
position in the planning hierarchy, regional planning can also sometimes find
itself in an uncomfortable position – squeezed between often quite powerful
national and local elements of those systems. As such, regional planning fortunes
can wax and wane – but what has been remarkable over time has been
the enduring nature of such activity because there are important issues which
require this level of intervention. Indeed it is our contention that, with the
trends and emerging issues in contemporary society, there is an even stronger
need for regional planning. Economic and social tendencies foster increasing
mobility, in daily/week time and in lifespan time. Spatial patterns are influenced
by concentrating and dispersing flows; it no longer makes sense to consider
urban and rural areas as distinct self-contained territories – they are linked
to nearby and distant areas in a variety of different ways, reflecting for example
the revolution in telecommunications. We are also confronted with the fundamental
challenges of climate change and the drive for a much more sustainable
approach to our development. The regional level may have a central role to
play in the ‘territorial integration’ between natural and socio-economic systems,
providing an appropriate basis for advancing sustainability.
IN THE 13TH CENTURY, KING PETHASINH OF PETHAPUR, RULED OVER SHERTHA TOWN. A NEW CAPITAL CITY WAS TO BE BUILT ON LAND
WHICH WAS ONCE PART OF PETHAPUR STATE AFTER AHEMDABAD WAS MADE THE CAPITAL. OF STATE. THIS CITY LIES ON THE WESTERN
BANK OF SABARMATTI RIVER, WHICH ALSO FLOWS INTO AHEMDABAD.
The document summarizes the formation and evolution of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, India. It discusses how the city was planned as the new capital after the division of Bombay state into Gujarat and Maharashtra. Two architects designed Gandhinagar based on the concept of sectors and neighborhoods. The document outlines the city's climate, land use, transportation network, and other features like afforestation, public buildings, and residential areas. It is intended to function as the administrative center of Gujarat.
Gandhinagar was established in the 1960s as the new capital of Gujarat after its separation from Bombay state (now Maharashtra). It was designed by two architects who drew inspiration from Chandigarh, with a grid street pattern and superimposed networks for vehicles and pedestrians. The city is named after Mahatma Gandhi and contains numerous statues in his honor. It has a tropical climate and experiences hot summers, monsoon rains, and mild winters. Key landmarks include the Akshardham Temple, GIFT City Tower, and Adalaj Stepwell. The city's growth began around the capital complex and expanded outward to surrounding villages.
The document discusses the city planning of Chandigarh, India. It describes how Le Corbusier revised the initial plan by Albert Mayer, dividing the city into sectors of about 1200 by 800 meters. Each sector was designed as an autonomous neighborhood with housing, schools, shops, and recreational spaces. The capital complex was shifted to a higher ground and designed according to Le Corbusier's philosophies. While the planning approach was praised for creating a well-organized city, it was also criticized for being too standardized and not reflecting Indian culture and ways of life. The document analyzes the planning concepts and provides an overview of the development of Chandigarh.
The document provides details about the planning and development of Chandigarh, the new capital city of Punjab in India.
[1] The first master plan for Chandigarh was created by American planner Albert Mayer in the early 1950s. [2] When Le Corbusier was brought on to redesign the master plan, he retained the basic framework conceived by Mayer but replaced the neighborhood units with sectors. [3] Key features of Chandigarh designed by Le Corbusier include the open hand layout of the Capitol Complex, strict controls on housing and industry, and the use of parks and open spaces throughout the city.
INTRODUCTION
COORDINATES - 23.22 ON 72.680 E ELEVATION - 265 feet (81 m)*
LOCATED 23 KM NORTH OF AHEMDABAD (FIN CAP. OF GUJARAT)
PLANNED IN 1960S BY, PRAKASH M APTE & H. K. MEWADA,
AFTER PARTITION OF BOMBAY * STATE : AHEMDABAD WAS MADE AS THE CAPTAL OFGUJARAT
AREA TOTAL 177KM2 ELEVATION : 8IM ( 266 FT)
POPULATION (2011)
TOTAL: 206,167 DENSITY : 1,200/KM2
CLIMATE*
TROPICAL WET AND DRY CLIMATE•
SUMMER MAXIMUM - 36 to 42 °C MINIMUM - 19 to 27 C
WINTER MAXIMUM - 29 C MINIMUM - 14°C
MONSOON: THE AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS AROUND 803.4 MM
LANGUAGES
GUJARATI, HINDI, AND ENGLISH• 54% GREEN COVER ON ITS LAND AREA
• THE CITY SITS ON THE BANKS OF THE SABARMATI RIVER, IN NORTH-CENTRALEAST GUJARAT
HISTORY
IN 1960, THE INDIAN STATE OF BOMBAY WAS SPLIT INTO TWO STATES, MAHARASHTRA AND GUJARAT LEAVING GUJARAT WITHOUT A CAPITAL CITY.
AT THE TIME AHMEDABAD WAS SELECTED TO BE THE FIRST CAPITAL OF THE NEWLY CREATED STATE.
• IT WAS LATER PROPOSED THAT A NEW CAPITAL CITY BE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE STATE.
• GANDHINAGAR GOT AN IDENTITY OF ITS OWN WHEN THE STATE OF MUMBAI WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO SEPARATE STATES OF GUJARAT AND MAHARASHTRA.
• IN THE BEGINNING, AHMEDABAD - A COMMERCIAL HUB OF GUJARAT WAS CHOSEN AS THE STATE CAPITAL AND IT WAS PROPOSED THAT A NEW CAPITAL SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE LINE OF OTHER NEW STATE CAPITALS, PARTICULARLY CHANDIGARH
• THEREFORE TWO WELL-KNOWN INDIAN ARCHITECTS, H.K. MEWADA AND PRAKASH M. APTE (WHO WORKED AS BEGINNER FOR THE CHANDIGARH CITY) DESIGNED THE NEW STATE CAPITAL*
NAMED AFTER MAHATMA GANDHI THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THIS CITY WAS LAID ON 1965 AND IN 1971 THE CAPITAL WAS SHIFTED FROM AHMEDABAD TO GANDHINAGAR
PLANNING
• PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN 1965-1970
• DETERMINATION TO MAKE GANDHINAGAR A PURELY INDIAN ENTERPRISE, PARTLY BECAUSE GUJARAT WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF GANDHI.
• TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SEPARATE IDENTITY FOR THE NEW CITY THE SURROUNDING AREA OF ABOUT 39 VILLAGES WAS BROUGHT UNDER A PERIPHERY CONTROL ACT (AS IN CHANDIGARH)
• THE AREA LATER CONSTITUTED A SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT OF GANDHINAGAR.
• THE CITY WAS PLANNED FOR A POPULATION OF 150,000 BUT CAN ACCOMMODATE DOUBLE THAT POPULATION WITH INCREASE IN THE FLOOR SPACE RATIO FROM 1 TO 2 IN THE AREAS RESERVED FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT.
• THE RIVER BEING THE BORDER ON THE EAST, AND THE INDUSTRIAL AREA TO THE NORTH, THE MOST LOGICAL FUTURE PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF THE CITY WAS ENVISAGED TOWARDS THE NORTH-WEST
gandhinagar town planning literature studyTanmay Roy
Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat, located 23 km north of Ahmedabad. It was planned in the 1960s after Ahmedabad became the capital of Gujarat following Partition. The city is built on land that was once part of the Pethapur state. It has a population of over 200,000 and a planned layout with sectors, roads aligned to avoid sun glare, and public buildings like the assembly hall near the center. Gandhinagar has good transportation links and is an administrative and economic hub of Gujarat.
Regional planning can be found as a significant element in the planning systems
of many countries worldwide, although the definitions and nature of what constitutes
regional planning can vary considerably. Occupying an intermediate
position in the planning hierarchy, regional planning can also sometimes find
itself in an uncomfortable position – squeezed between often quite powerful
national and local elements of those systems. As such, regional planning fortunes
can wax and wane – but what has been remarkable over time has been
the enduring nature of such activity because there are important issues which
require this level of intervention. Indeed it is our contention that, with the
trends and emerging issues in contemporary society, there is an even stronger
need for regional planning. Economic and social tendencies foster increasing
mobility, in daily/week time and in lifespan time. Spatial patterns are influenced
by concentrating and dispersing flows; it no longer makes sense to consider
urban and rural areas as distinct self-contained territories – they are linked
to nearby and distant areas in a variety of different ways, reflecting for example
the revolution in telecommunications. We are also confronted with the fundamental
challenges of climate change and the drive for a much more sustainable
approach to our development. The regional level may have a central role to
play in the ‘territorial integration’ between natural and socio-economic systems,
providing an appropriate basis for advancing sustainability.
IN THE 13TH CENTURY, KING PETHASINH OF PETHAPUR, RULED OVER SHERTHA TOWN. A NEW CAPITAL CITY WAS TO BE BUILT ON LAND
WHICH WAS ONCE PART OF PETHAPUR STATE AFTER AHEMDABAD WAS MADE THE CAPITAL. OF STATE. THIS CITY LIES ON THE WESTERN
BANK OF SABARMATTI RIVER, WHICH ALSO FLOWS INTO AHEMDABAD.
The document summarizes the formation and evolution of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, India. It discusses how the city was planned as the new capital after the division of Bombay state into Gujarat and Maharashtra. Two architects designed Gandhinagar based on the concept of sectors and neighborhoods. The document outlines the city's climate, land use, transportation network, and other features like afforestation, public buildings, and residential areas. It is intended to function as the administrative center of Gujarat.
Gandhinagar was established in the 1960s as the new capital of Gujarat after its separation from Bombay state (now Maharashtra). It was designed by two architects who drew inspiration from Chandigarh, with a grid street pattern and superimposed networks for vehicles and pedestrians. The city is named after Mahatma Gandhi and contains numerous statues in his honor. It has a tropical climate and experiences hot summers, monsoon rains, and mild winters. Key landmarks include the Akshardham Temple, GIFT City Tower, and Adalaj Stepwell. The city's growth began around the capital complex and expanded outward to surrounding villages.
The document discusses the city planning of Chandigarh, India. It describes how Le Corbusier revised the initial plan by Albert Mayer, dividing the city into sectors of about 1200 by 800 meters. Each sector was designed as an autonomous neighborhood with housing, schools, shops, and recreational spaces. The capital complex was shifted to a higher ground and designed according to Le Corbusier's philosophies. While the planning approach was praised for creating a well-organized city, it was also criticized for being too standardized and not reflecting Indian culture and ways of life. The document analyzes the planning concepts and provides an overview of the development of Chandigarh.
The document provides details about the planning and development of Chandigarh, the new capital city of Punjab in India.
[1] The first master plan for Chandigarh was created by American planner Albert Mayer in the early 1950s. [2] When Le Corbusier was brought on to redesign the master plan, he retained the basic framework conceived by Mayer but replaced the neighborhood units with sectors. [3] Key features of Chandigarh designed by Le Corbusier include the open hand layout of the Capitol Complex, strict controls on housing and industry, and the use of parks and open spaces throughout the city.
Sawai Jai Singh II established the city of Jaipur in 1727, moving the capital from the congested hill town of Amber. Jaipur was planned according to Hindu texts on city planning, with a grid layout divided into nine wards by main streets oriented along the cardinal directions. This layout aligned with the site's geography, incorporating existing roads and a natural ridge line. The new capital strengthened the region's defenses and economy by its strategic location and planned design.
Chandigarh city planning by Le CorbusierAs Per Design
Le Corbusier was commissioned to design the new capital city of Chandigarh after the previous designers withdrew from the project. He retained the basic fan-shaped layout but converted it to a grid pattern with sectors. His design compressed the area while increasing density and respecting garden city principles. Chandigarh's plan was conceived as analogous to the human body, with defined areas serving as the head, heart, lungs, and other organs connected by a road network. Key features included sectors, a central business district, cultural/educational institutions, and open green spaces.
Chandigarh was established as the capital of the new states of Punjab and Haryana in India. It was planned by the French architect Le Corbusier as a modernist planned city based on concepts of functional zoning and urban design. The city was divided into sectors based on Corbusier's concepts, with strict separation of residential, industrial, and recreational areas. Key features included superblocks, open green spaces, and a hierarchical road network designed for segregated pedestrian and vehicular movement. While pioneering modernist planning for India, the design also faced some criticism for not respecting local culture and traditions.
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India located on the banks of Lake Pichola. It has a population of over 450,000 people and is known as the "City of Lakes" due to its many lakes. The economy is based on mineral industries such as copper, zinc and marble mining. Tourism is also a major industry thanks to the city's historic palaces and lakes. The city has a literacy rate higher than the national average and several universities. Transportation is provided by an airport and rail stations while buses connect to other cities.
The document summarizes the development of the city structure of Bhubaneswar, India over time. It describes how the city began as a temple town (until 1948) and was then established as the new capital of Orissa in 1948, with a master plan developed by Otto Koenigsberger. It outlines the stages of the city's growth, including the establishment of institutions from 1956-1976, organized sector developments from 1976 onward, and the current extent and layout of the city. Land use is also summarized, including the original 1968 master plan and subsequent 1988-2001 comprehensive development plan.
The document discusses the planning and design of Chandigarh, India's first planned city after independence. It describes how Chandigarh was commissioned as the new capital of the state of Punjab after the partition of India in 1947. The original master plans by Matthew Nowiski and Albert Mayer proposed a fan-shaped design, but were later replaced by Le Corbusier's grid plan. Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into organized residential and administrative sectors and prioritized open green spaces. The capitol complex was located at the head of the city with the commercial center at its heart. Chandigarh was envisioned as a utopian city that would provide all amenities to citizens.
Chandigarh was planned by French architect Le Corbusier as the capital of Punjab and Haryana states. He designed the city's grid plan layout with sectors, open green spaces, and a hierarchy of roads. Key buildings include the Capitol Complex with the Secretariat, High Court, and Legislative Assembly buildings. Each sector is self-sufficient and connected by roads, with amenities, greenspaces, and varying housing. Le Corbusier's modernist designs aimed to incorporate principles of function, light, and greenery into Chandigarh's planning.
Sabarmati riverfront case study for development of yamuna riverfront agradeeksha sharma
the
the Sabarmati riverfront ahmedabad is a huge successful project. this presentation is about the case study of that riverfront to take the features similar to the the Yamuna riverfront Agra for urban design development project.
This document provides an overview of the city of Panaji, Goa, India. It discusses the city's location, climate, demographics, transportation infrastructure, and urban design challenges. Panaji has a tropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon season. Its population is over 114,000, with a literacy rate of 71.6%. While the city has various modes of transportation, including an airport and ports, it struggles with traffic congestion and a lack of sufficient parking facilities. Preserving the city's cultural heritage and open spaces poses an ongoing challenge amid commercial development pressures.
The document describes the CIDCO Urban Haat located in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Some key details include:
- It is located on 15 acres of land and has 50 exhibition shops, an amphitheater seating 200, and a food court.
- Facilities include shops exhibiting crafts and food, an amphitheater, and exhibition hall. The design incorporates local vernacular architecture with sloping roofs.
- It serves as a permanent marketplace and location for fairs, exhibitions, and cultural events for the area.
Jawaharlal Nehru decided to build a new city, Chandigarh, as the capital of Punjab after it was divided following independence from Britain and Lahore went to Pakistan. American planner Albert Mayer developed the initial master plan, but it was later handed over to Le Corbusier in 1951. Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into sectors of equal size, with each sector acting as a self-sufficient neighborhood. The city was built on a grid road network following Le Corbusier's principles of modern architecture and urban planning.
EBENEZER HOWARD - Garden city, Letchworth City and Welwyn. Life and Career of Sir Ebenezer Howard. Theory of 3 magnets. Inspiration of what lead to making of garden city.
This document summarizes a case study report on affordable housing development models in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It discusses:
1) Gujarat's EWS housing scheme where the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority uses a town planning scheme to develop affordable housing, reserving land and constructing units which are then allotted through a lottery system.
2) A specific EWS project in Ahmedabad consisting of over 5000 units developed on a town planning scheme site.
3) Rajasthan's affordable housing policy that promotes EWS/LIG development through public-private partnerships, offering incentives to private developers to construct affordable units.
The document describes several habitat development projects in India designed using participatory and sustainable approaches. It discusses the design process for fishermen housing in Thangasseri which included site visits, beneficiary feedback, and pilot housing. It also summarizes the redevelopment of Mamana Ooru village in Attapadi, including socioeconomic surveys, individual housing designs based on needs, and integrated water and environmental management systems. Finally, it outlines ongoing slum upgrading work in Karimadom, Thiruvananthapuram, with an inclusive design process involving women residents and staged construction of housing blocks and community facilities.
Bhubaneswar was chosen as the capital of Odisha in 1948 to replace the congested city of Cuttack. The architect Dr. Otto Koenigsberger designed the new capital based on principles of neighborhood planning to reduce inequality. The plan divided the city into neighborhood units with amenities like schools and parks. It has since grown rapidly but maintained livability through stable growth and capitalizing on heritage, location, and strategic planning of institutions.
Sabarmati Riverfront Development ProjectFabiha Rahman
Sabarmati Riverfront:
An urban regeneration and environment improvement initiative
Transforming river from a geographical divider to a focal point for leisure and recreation
Recognized in the list of ‘100 Most Innovative Projects’
Raj Rewal is an Indian architect born in 1934 who helped design the Asian Games Village housing complex in New Delhi from 1980-1982. The summary focuses on key design aspects of the housing complex. It clusters buildings to recreate the layout of traditional Indian communities. It includes courtyards as public spaces and scattered terraces for outdoor living. The streets are narrow and broken up into small units to provide shade and resting places, with gateways and bridges linking neighboring houses.
The document summarizes Charles Correa's incremental housing project in CBD Belapur, India. It describes the project's low-cost housing typologies designed around communal courtyards. Housing was organized into clusters of 7-12 pairs of freestanding homes arranged around shared spaces. This allowed residents to independently modify their own homes over time. While many original structures have been replaced, the hierarchy of community spaces remains intact decades later. The project demonstrated high-density affordable housing built at a human scale with simple materials. However, maintaining common spaces and adapting to changing aspirations have presented challenges over time.
- Jaipur was established in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as the new capital of Amber to replace the old congested city.
- It was planned according to the principles of Hindu architecture and town planning with a grid layout divided into nine blocks by main streets.
- The city was strategically located on a plain bounded by hills which provided natural fortification and building materials, and access to water supplies.
The entire process of structural planning and design requires not only imagination and conceptual thinking but also sound knowledge of practical aspects, such as recent design codes and bye-laws, backed up by ample experience, institution and judgment.
It is emphasized that any structure to be constructed must satisfy the need efficiency for which it is intended and shall be durable for its desired life span. Thus, the design of any structure is categorizes into following two main types:-
1. Functional design
2. Structural design
Once the form of the structure is selected, the structural design process starts. Structural design is an art and science of understanding the behavior of structural members subjected to loads and designing them with economy and elegance to give a safe, serviceable and durable structure.
This document provides information about two case studies - Sarojini Nagar Market in Delhi, India and Camden Market in London. Sarojini Nagar Market is a popular destination for shopping clothes and fabrics at affordable prices. It is located in south Delhi and is easily accessible via metro. Camden Market started in the 1970s with a few stalls and has now grown significantly. It offers a variety of goods including clothing, home furnishings, gifts and food. Both markets are well-known public spaces that attract large crowds and play an important role in their communities.
Sawai Jai Singh II established the city of Jaipur in 1727, moving the capital from the congested hill town of Amber. Jaipur was planned according to Hindu texts on city planning, with a grid layout divided into nine wards by main streets oriented along the cardinal directions. This layout aligned with the site's geography, incorporating existing roads and a natural ridge line. The new capital strengthened the region's defenses and economy by its strategic location and planned design.
Chandigarh city planning by Le CorbusierAs Per Design
Le Corbusier was commissioned to design the new capital city of Chandigarh after the previous designers withdrew from the project. He retained the basic fan-shaped layout but converted it to a grid pattern with sectors. His design compressed the area while increasing density and respecting garden city principles. Chandigarh's plan was conceived as analogous to the human body, with defined areas serving as the head, heart, lungs, and other organs connected by a road network. Key features included sectors, a central business district, cultural/educational institutions, and open green spaces.
Chandigarh was established as the capital of the new states of Punjab and Haryana in India. It was planned by the French architect Le Corbusier as a modernist planned city based on concepts of functional zoning and urban design. The city was divided into sectors based on Corbusier's concepts, with strict separation of residential, industrial, and recreational areas. Key features included superblocks, open green spaces, and a hierarchical road network designed for segregated pedestrian and vehicular movement. While pioneering modernist planning for India, the design also faced some criticism for not respecting local culture and traditions.
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India located on the banks of Lake Pichola. It has a population of over 450,000 people and is known as the "City of Lakes" due to its many lakes. The economy is based on mineral industries such as copper, zinc and marble mining. Tourism is also a major industry thanks to the city's historic palaces and lakes. The city has a literacy rate higher than the national average and several universities. Transportation is provided by an airport and rail stations while buses connect to other cities.
The document summarizes the development of the city structure of Bhubaneswar, India over time. It describes how the city began as a temple town (until 1948) and was then established as the new capital of Orissa in 1948, with a master plan developed by Otto Koenigsberger. It outlines the stages of the city's growth, including the establishment of institutions from 1956-1976, organized sector developments from 1976 onward, and the current extent and layout of the city. Land use is also summarized, including the original 1968 master plan and subsequent 1988-2001 comprehensive development plan.
The document discusses the planning and design of Chandigarh, India's first planned city after independence. It describes how Chandigarh was commissioned as the new capital of the state of Punjab after the partition of India in 1947. The original master plans by Matthew Nowiski and Albert Mayer proposed a fan-shaped design, but were later replaced by Le Corbusier's grid plan. Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into organized residential and administrative sectors and prioritized open green spaces. The capitol complex was located at the head of the city with the commercial center at its heart. Chandigarh was envisioned as a utopian city that would provide all amenities to citizens.
Chandigarh was planned by French architect Le Corbusier as the capital of Punjab and Haryana states. He designed the city's grid plan layout with sectors, open green spaces, and a hierarchy of roads. Key buildings include the Capitol Complex with the Secretariat, High Court, and Legislative Assembly buildings. Each sector is self-sufficient and connected by roads, with amenities, greenspaces, and varying housing. Le Corbusier's modernist designs aimed to incorporate principles of function, light, and greenery into Chandigarh's planning.
Sabarmati riverfront case study for development of yamuna riverfront agradeeksha sharma
the
the Sabarmati riverfront ahmedabad is a huge successful project. this presentation is about the case study of that riverfront to take the features similar to the the Yamuna riverfront Agra for urban design development project.
This document provides an overview of the city of Panaji, Goa, India. It discusses the city's location, climate, demographics, transportation infrastructure, and urban design challenges. Panaji has a tropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon season. Its population is over 114,000, with a literacy rate of 71.6%. While the city has various modes of transportation, including an airport and ports, it struggles with traffic congestion and a lack of sufficient parking facilities. Preserving the city's cultural heritage and open spaces poses an ongoing challenge amid commercial development pressures.
The document describes the CIDCO Urban Haat located in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Some key details include:
- It is located on 15 acres of land and has 50 exhibition shops, an amphitheater seating 200, and a food court.
- Facilities include shops exhibiting crafts and food, an amphitheater, and exhibition hall. The design incorporates local vernacular architecture with sloping roofs.
- It serves as a permanent marketplace and location for fairs, exhibitions, and cultural events for the area.
Jawaharlal Nehru decided to build a new city, Chandigarh, as the capital of Punjab after it was divided following independence from Britain and Lahore went to Pakistan. American planner Albert Mayer developed the initial master plan, but it was later handed over to Le Corbusier in 1951. Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into sectors of equal size, with each sector acting as a self-sufficient neighborhood. The city was built on a grid road network following Le Corbusier's principles of modern architecture and urban planning.
EBENEZER HOWARD - Garden city, Letchworth City and Welwyn. Life and Career of Sir Ebenezer Howard. Theory of 3 magnets. Inspiration of what lead to making of garden city.
This document summarizes a case study report on affordable housing development models in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It discusses:
1) Gujarat's EWS housing scheme where the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority uses a town planning scheme to develop affordable housing, reserving land and constructing units which are then allotted through a lottery system.
2) A specific EWS project in Ahmedabad consisting of over 5000 units developed on a town planning scheme site.
3) Rajasthan's affordable housing policy that promotes EWS/LIG development through public-private partnerships, offering incentives to private developers to construct affordable units.
The document describes several habitat development projects in India designed using participatory and sustainable approaches. It discusses the design process for fishermen housing in Thangasseri which included site visits, beneficiary feedback, and pilot housing. It also summarizes the redevelopment of Mamana Ooru village in Attapadi, including socioeconomic surveys, individual housing designs based on needs, and integrated water and environmental management systems. Finally, it outlines ongoing slum upgrading work in Karimadom, Thiruvananthapuram, with an inclusive design process involving women residents and staged construction of housing blocks and community facilities.
Bhubaneswar was chosen as the capital of Odisha in 1948 to replace the congested city of Cuttack. The architect Dr. Otto Koenigsberger designed the new capital based on principles of neighborhood planning to reduce inequality. The plan divided the city into neighborhood units with amenities like schools and parks. It has since grown rapidly but maintained livability through stable growth and capitalizing on heritage, location, and strategic planning of institutions.
Sabarmati Riverfront Development ProjectFabiha Rahman
Sabarmati Riverfront:
An urban regeneration and environment improvement initiative
Transforming river from a geographical divider to a focal point for leisure and recreation
Recognized in the list of ‘100 Most Innovative Projects’
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CHAPTER- 1 Introduction 1
CHAPTER- 2 Energy Management
CHAPTER- 3 Health Care Sector
CHAPTER- 4 Management Of Solid Waste for Gandhinagar City
CHAPTER- 5 Last mile para-transport connectivity with Multi-Modal transportation systems
CHAPTER- 6 Vehicular Technology for the bus transportation systems
CHAPTER- 7 Uninterrupted Water Supply & Monitoring Systems
CHAPTER- 8 Recycling Of Grey Water And Rain Water Harvesting
CHAPTER- 9 Community & Social Infrastructure
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2. AREA
Total 177 km2
Elevation 81 m
(266 ft)
POPULATION (2011)
Total 206,167
Density 1,200/km2
LANGUAGES
Gujarati, Hindi, and
English
TIME ZONE
IST (UTC+5:30)
COUNTRY India
STATE Gujarat
DISTRICT Gandhinagar
4 Sub-districts
4 CD Blocks
15 Town
252 Villages
CONTEX
T
CLIMATE
Gandhinagar has a
tropical wet and dry
climate with three main
seasons: summer,
monsoon and winter.
The climate is generally
dry and hot outside of
the monsoon season.
3. LOCATION
Gandhinagar lies on the west bank
of the Sabarmati River, about
545 km (338 miles) north
of Mumbai, the financial capital
of India and 901 km (560 miles)
southwest of Delhi, the political
capital.
4. HISTOR
Y • In 1960, the Indian state of Bombay was split into two
states, Maharashtra and Gujarat leaving Gujarat without a
capital city.
• At the time, Ahmedabad was selected to be the first capital
of the newly created state.
• It was later proposed that a new capital city be constructed
for the state.
• Upon completion of the new city, the administrative capital
of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar.
• The initial plans were to commission the renowned
American architect Louis Kahn to build the city, so that it
would rival Le Corbusier's work on Chandigarh in Punjab.
• However, these plans were eventually canceled, due to
pressure to make the new city an Indian enterprise,
consistent with the idea of the Indian independence
movement which had brought the modern state into being.
• Designed in the best traditions of Gujarat's rich heritage of
town planning and principles of Mahatma Gandhi who had
his "Ashram" just south of the proposed site of the city on
the banks of river Sabarmati.
5. GEOGRAPHY
• Gandhinagar has an average elevation
of 81 metres (266 feet).
• The city sits on the banks of the
Sabarmati River, in north-central-
East Gujarat.
• The river frequently dries up in the
summer, leaving only a small stream
of water.
• 54% green cover on its land area
6. PLANNING
• Planned and implemented between 1965-1970
• Determination to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian
enterprise, partly because Gujarat was the birthplace of
Gandhi.
• Planning was done by two Indian town planners:
Prakash M Apte & H. K. Mewada, who had apprenticed
with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh.
• To establish and maintain a separate identity for the
new city, the surrounding area of about 39 villages was
brought under a Periphery Control Act (as in
Chandigarh) that permitted new development of farm
houses only.
• The area later constituted a separate administrative
district of Gandhinagar.
• The city was planned for a population of 150,000 but
can accommodate double that population with increase
in the floor space ratio from 1 to 2 in the areas reserved
for private development.
• The river being the border on the east, and the
industrial area to the North, the most logical future
physical expansion of the city was envisaged towards
7. Gandhinagar is spread along the banks of the
Sabarmati River, with the main city designed on
the west bank of the river on approximately 42.9
km² of land. Since it follows the river's path, the
site is gently sloping, from north-east to south-
west. Fine landscape lies along the west bank of
the river, which gives the city a majestic
appearance.
Gandhinagar is the only new capital of a state in
India that was designed and planned by Indian
town planners in service with the State
Government. Since it is relatively new, it is also
considered the "greenest" town in the world.
Gandhinagar comprises thirty sectors, and it is a
highly structured city with a well ordered street
grid comprising blocks that are divided by two
types of streets, similar to U.S. avenues and
streets.
Gandhinagar has "letter roads" (K, KH, G, GH,
CH, CHH, and JA) and "number roads" (1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, and 7). The letter roads run parallel across
the city perpendicular to the number roads, and
both of the road types intersect each other to
form a grid, with each block or square in the grid
given a sector number. Each intersection is
marked by signal names such as CH1, CH2, CH3
or JA1, JA2. This provides a high degree of
organization and evenness to the various parts of
the city.
As a relatively newly constructed city, there are a
variety of transportation methods available both
to and from Gandhinagar. For air travel, the
8. • The city is planned on the western bank of the
river Sabarmati. Due to a constant military
confrontation with Pakistan, whose borders
are close from the city, a large military
presence was required here. The land acquired
on the eastern bank, adjacent to National
Highway no.8, was therefore allotted to the
Border Security force and military
cantonment.
• Considering the mostly south-west to north-
east wind direction, the land to the north of
the city was allotted for the then biggest
thermal power station and the adjacent areas
were zoned for industrial use. This area was
distanced from the township by a 2000 ft.
wide green strip of thick vegetation.
• Planned as the administrative capital of the
state, the current and future population
employed in state government offices was
distributed in 30 residential sectors around
the State Assembly-Secretariat complex. Each
residential sector could accommodate about
50% of population, and was intended to house
the half of the population employed by the
government.
• Plots on the periphery of each sector are meant
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