Placemaking: creating a place of sense and a sense of place
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Kankariya lake, Ahemdabad.
Kankaria Lake is the biggest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. The 32 hectare, circular lake with another 32 hectare of land around it, built during the medieval Sultanat period of Gujarat, can today qualify as a premier world class reaction hub. A lakefront has been developed around the lake with large walkway all around it. The lakefront has been divided into different activity zones. List of major activities at kankaria lakefront: Kankaria Zoo Balvatika Amusement Park Kids City Toy Trains Balloon Safari Butterfly garden
Figure 109: Plan Of Kankariya Lakefront
The idea of kankariya lakefront was to create a complete recreation hub by bringing together distinct features that fall in international class. And the people naturally feel inspired by it. Kankaria lakefront acts a big public square which brings the people together to have fun and to have a wonderful experience.
Figure 110: Night view
Figure 111: Toy train running around the cicumfrence
Figure 112: Water games and water rides for public
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