01 Zonal Development plan BACKGROUND & CONTEXT Project Information Type: Location: Area: Coordinator: Project Scope: Contributions:
Planning Studio- IV Visakhapatnam, A.P. 17.56 sq. km. Ar. Snigdha Coastal Plan Developed base map and land use map Studied housing guidelines as well as coastal disaster management norms and incorporated them into the proposals. Conducted a primary survey to find out about the physical, and social infrastructure and the transportation pattern and proposed some interventions.
Objectives 1. To look and provide for the future requirement and present backlog of the Shelters in 2. the zone to provide for basic housing needs. 3. To look for and provide for the basic infrastructure services and basic amenities to the present population of the zone and plan for future population needs as well. 4. To facilitate the movement of people and goods by enhancing the zone’s existing infrastructure and wayfinding systems 5. To preserve and enhance the zone’s built environment and public spaces through the skillful application of advanced historic preservation and urban design principles and methods.
Background A Zonal Development Plan means a plan for each zones (Division) containing information regarding the provision of social infrastructure, parks, open spaces, circulation system, etc. The Zonal Development Plan indicates the actual as well as proposed use zones designated in the ‘land use’ categories stated in the Master Plan according to which the area in the Zone is to be finally developed. Users indicated in the Zonal Development Plan will not give an automatic right to the owners to use their property/land for the designated use. Zonal development planning involves community members working together with the city to identify specific issues affecting their community and produce a plan that provides solutions to meet the specific needs of their local area and support its unique character. They focus on planning for the management of future growth as well as offering community service provision. Thus, each ZDP intends to identify a broad range of issues that affect the local area and, in consultation with the local community, establishes a vision and objectives for the area, consolidating strategies and actions already identified in city-wide strategic documents. From different landforms, (i.e. Hilly, Coastal and Plain Areas), we opted for Visakhapatnam cause being the coastal site, it delivers all the aspects of different landforms like hilly and flat land, making the site suitable for the study of different landforms. Visakhapatnam is a port city, also known for its tourist attraction and industries, attracts a huge audience those have the capacity to expand the city in such a way that it can stand on their expectations.
Visakhapatnam Popularly known as “The jewel of the East Coast”. It is famous for its oldest shipyard in India and the longest seaport in the country. It has bright aspects for education and economic development activities as it provides numerous opportunities for the development of these sectors and many other sectors like tourism, infrastructure, fishery, agriculture, oil refinery, steel plants, etc. The city is among one of the most populous cities of the state and is among the top 10 cleanest cities in India. The geographical conditions of Vishakhapatnam are said to be almost the same as San Francisco and that has helped it in becoming a famous tourist attraction. It is primarily an industrial city, apart from being a port city. The city is also famous as the steel city of Andhra Pradesh due to the presence of a large steel plant of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited.
Zone-2: Being the central part of the city, Zone-2 has different land uses like residential, commercial, public & semi-public, etc. The majority of people love to reside in Zone-2 as they have the advantage to access everything easily as compared to different zones. Zone-2 consists of the famous Andhra University as well as VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine Museum, increasing the attraction zone for students and tourists. VMRDA Kailasagiri as a hill station also helps in enhancing the tourist industry of Visakhapatnam.
