ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Development expanding into farmlands

Most of the vacant land is situated in the northern periphery of Chandkheda. There have been TP schemes prepared and announced but not implemented. All new constructions in the past 10 years have expanded into the virgin farmlands. Thus, in the absence of implementation, several lands are bought by developers leading to piecemeal development. In the absense of a plan, the individual agricultural plots are being converted into piecemeal development. Planning and laying a street grid network allows for organized growth in the fringe areas well before the actual development starts coming up in the area.

Potential for improvements in proposed TP schemes

Currently, there are six TP schemes in the area. However, they have not been implemented completely. Looking at these six TP schemes comprehensively would lead to an integrated street network and public infrastructure in place.

Potential for improving street network

While there are TP schemes to the left of SH 41 but face issues like incomplete streets and no distinct hierarchy, there is a TP scheme to the right of SH 41 that has not been implemented altogether. There are TP schemes present in the area; however, it could be improved. Figure number 9.3 illustrates the expanding into farmlands 29% of land is vacant and available for growth. 05% of buildings constructed in the past 10 years. street network as proposed through TP schemes. There is incomplete street network towards the west of SH 41. There is a scope to look at all the TP schemes comprehensively to redefine the hierarchy of the system. Defining a more compact and dense street grid will enhance walkability in Chandkheda.

15.2% area under streets, of which

03.8% under Arterial roads

05.9% under sub-Arterial roads

03.4% under collector roads

02.1% under local roads