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ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO

URBAN PLANNING &

DESIGN

SHUBHAM KOUL

M.Plan (~M.Tech), B.Plan (~B.Tech)

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1. RAJKOT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2036

MAIN FEATURES 1.1 Introduction Context Area and Regional

1.2 Land-use, zoning and regulations

Linkages, Demography, Culture and tradition, FSI and Land Price, Built form

Transportation plan, Conceptual landuse plan and Housing plan

INTRODUCTION CONTEXT AREA AND REGIONAL LINKAGES BRIEF Rajkot is one of the known cities of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It is predominantly known for its industries in the mechanical sector. Not only does it sell nationwide, but also globally. It boasts a multitude of traditional and cultural values, and its architecture is likewise rooted in tradition. With the arrival of modern buildings, the city’s identity is becoming more diverse. People love celebrating festivals and socializing in cultural gatherings, making it a priority to designate social infrastructure like parks and community centers within the city boundaries for more number of open spaces.

KEY POINTS

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RAJKOT DISTRICT MAP

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• It is situated in the southwest region of the state. • The city serves as a geographic center to the Saurashtra region. • There are strong trade links between Rajkot and other cities.

• Rajkot is predominantly known for jewelry, ornaments, engineering, machine tools, and textiles. • The city requires reliable and uninterrupted connectivity.

DEMOGRAPHY SOURCE: CENSUS 2011

TOTAL POPULATION 15,35,112 MALE: 8,03,990 FEMALE: 7,31,122 AVERAGE POPULATION DENSITY: 1942 PERSON/ SQKM

RMC POPULATION 12,86,995

RMC AREA 104.3 SQKM

POPULATION GROWTH

RUDA POPULATION 2,48,117

RUDA AREA 686.3 SQKM

RMC POPULATION DENSITY MAP

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DECADAL GROWTH RATE GRAPH

7.5KM

DENSITY MAP OF RMC

• The center of RMC has the maximum population density, which gradually decreases as it moves towards the edges. • Major nodes are acting as a population attractor. • Rajkot has sufficient capacity to hold the upcoming population in future.

DECADAL GROWTH RATE

RMC: Rajkot Municipal Corporation RUDA: Rajkot Urban Development Authority

G.R per decade: Growth rate per decade SQKM: Square Kilometer

FSI: Floor Space Index

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CULTURE AND TRADITION CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

LIFE STYLE AND VALUES

ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE

Gujarati folk Music and dance Raas-Gharba, Dandiya, Raas and Sugam sangeet

Joint family sysyem The family tradition emphasizing unity and shared values

Kaba gandhi no delo Preserves the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi’s early years

Festivals Navratri, Makar sankranti, Janamashtami, Diwali and Holi

Religious devotion Temple and ashrams play important role in spritual uplifment

Traditional havelis Old houses architecture is still followed here

Attire Chaniya choli, Patola sarees

Hospitality People of Rajkot are very nice and warm

Temples Known for Ishwariya Mahadev Temple and many others

Rajkot is a diverse city, predominantly comprising the Gujarati community. Residents of the city largely accept and uphold their culture and traditions. The language spoken is Gujarati, which is a derivative of the Devanagari script. The northern parts of India commonly use Devanagari, which is associated with almost 60% of Indian languages. It has been the residence of the international figure Mahatma Gandhi. It is in this city where Mahatma Gandhi learned his morals and values during his teenage years under British rule. The city is home to numerous architectural marvels, primarily temples with carvings and traditional havelis. The city persists in upholding the joint family system, emphasizing the values and traditions inherited from generations past. Rajkot’s distinct identity makes it a compelling destination for people from various countries and states in India. The vibrant Gujarat mission will make Rajkot one of the promising cities in industral revolution in the entire world.

FSI AND LAND PRICE LEGEND

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FSI MAP OF RMC

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LAND PRICE MAP OF RUDA + RMC

BUILT FORM 1.

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BUILT FORM MAP OF RUDA + RMC

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TRANSPORTATION PLAN EXISITING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 1.

ABSENCE OF COLLECTOR ROADS

PRESENCE OF LOCAL ROADS

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ABSENCE OF COLLECTOR ROADS

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EXISTING ROAD NETWORK MAP

EXISITING TRANSPORTATION ROUTES

FACTORS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ARE:

• The basic practice of enhancing circulation involves connecting every road with a zero gap. • There has to be accessibility from at least one side of the road. • There should be minor roads within urban blocks for pedestrian and four-wheeler movement. • There should be a segregated freight and bypass traffic corridor for smooth transit within the city. LEGEND

EXISTING BRTS AND RMTS ROUTE MAP

BRTS: Bus Rapid Transit System RMTS: Rajkot Municipal Transport Service

• There should be proper inclusion of different modes with respect to their usage and demand. 10KM

• Interlinkage of public transport should be done for last-mile connectivity.

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PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

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IDEAL WAY

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PROPOSED ROAD NETWORK

PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION ROUTES

PROPOSED ARTERIAL ROAD SECTION

PROPOSED SUB-ARTERIAL ROAD SECTION

PROPOSED COLLECTOR ROAD SECTION

PROPOSED BRTS ROUTE MAP IPT: Intermediate Public Transport

PROPOSED LOCAL ROAD SECTION

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LAND-USE, ZONING AND REGULATIONS EXISTING LANDUSE

LEGEND

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EXISTING LANDUSE MAP- DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018

PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL LANDUSE

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PROPOSED LANDUSE MAP- DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2036

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PROPOSED ECO-DEVELOPEMENT ZONE For legend reffer Existing Landuse map- DP 2012 on page 6

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Residential Water Body Green Spaces Commerical Roads Area of Interest

Vacent Land Used Land Water Body Roads RMC Area of Interest

Area of Interest

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EXISTING LANDUSE MAP- DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018

VACENT LAND MAP- DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018

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PROPOSED LANDUSE MAP 2036

The eco-development zone is necessary to expand breathing spaces, improve air quality, and offer high-class living to the ultra-rich section of the city. The deliberate placement of these features on the southeastern portion facilitates the flow of oxygen-rich wind from green spaces towards the main city. The eco-development zone comprises lakes and promenades running along the edges of the lake. It also encompasses the commercial and seating areas for the morning and evening joggers.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS

LAND-USE BRIEF The conceptualization of the aforementioned land use is based on the availability, compatibility, and development needs of the land. The conceptual land-use plan serves as a sketch for zoning, taking into account the current land use. The three land uses, namely transportation, agriculture, and industrial land use, are interdependent on each other. Therefore, we prioritized the proposed industrial areas based on their proximity and connectivity, considering factors such as the proposed road network, proposed agricultural land use, land availability, and wind direction. Due to their immediate interdependency, the remaining land uses, such as residential, commercial, and social infrastructure, are compatible and maintained adjacent to one another, providing appropriate accessibility, connectivity, and mobility. The proposed development control regulations aim to achieve the objective of promoting high-rise and high-density development to accommodate the expanding population. The Eco-Development zone caters to the upper class, who are willing to pay extra for the luxurious amenities surrounding them. There is plenty of green space and a natural water body to facilitate a cozy and rich ambiance for the residents of the eco-development zone. Based on projections and the need for development, land uses were further analyzed, including roads, residential housing needs, commercial, industrial, social, physical, and agricultural. On those grounds, land uses were very meticulously allocated on later stage to meet the future population demand up to 2036 while considering potential future growth beyond that.

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HOUSING HOUSING PRICE DISTRIBUTION 36.8%

MODE LINE

63.2% MODE- 240000 MEDIAN-360000 MEAN-725891

HOUSING PRICE DISTRIBUTION GRAPH

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL LAND-USE

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EXISTING RESIDENTIAL MAP- DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018

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SLUM LOCATIONS IN RMC LEGEND 0

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WARD WISE SLUM POPULATION

• There area 118 slums pockets in Rajkot • 8% of the total RMC population lives in these areas. • West zone: 20 slum pockets • Central zone: 25 slum pockets • East zone: 73 slum pockets SLUM MAP OF RMC AREA (RAJKOT)

13.2% of formal housing is substandard housing Source: Field Survey

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL AREA IN 2036

HOUSING INTERVENTIONS

Slum rehabilitation area while taking land as a resource for the government with a 25 sqm HH unit + Increase in formal housing (Group and Plotted) + Floating Population considering 10% of the total population with an average 30 sqm HH unit. Please refer to Appendix 1.

INCORPORATE PRESENT GOVERNMENT SCHEMES. Include PMAY-U verticals for the renovation of substandard housing and provide relief to EWS and LIG.

0.41 + 2.29 + 0.53 = 3.23 sqkm We will use the land pooling method, carving out TP schemes to facilitate RUDA’s growth. The expansion of the boundary beyond RMC may be necessary. When it comes to housing, the future population is considered based on projections made by the existing trends. It may not be exact, but it is enough to anticipate the future growth and demand.

EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING SCHEMES

SLUM DILUTION PROGRAM The government should acquire slum land and lease a portion of it for rehabilitation, based on demand, for a period of 30 years or less, free of charge, provided that the children are educated and work to support their families in order to improve their economic situation. The government should keep track of their progress and guide them towards diverse livelihood opportunities. The lease can be renewed a maximum of one more time based on certain exceptions, like being unable to pay it back, having no child, or being unable to educate children. CREDIT-BASED SCHEMES These schemes aim to provide subsidies to alleviate the burden of dwelling unit expenses, specifically for slum dwellers and EWS.

INFERENCES Housing is the most important aspect of the development plan, as it is responsible for facilitating the shelter of every citizen of the country irrespective of his/her region. The interdependency of land use depends on the compatibility of particular land uses. The incompatibility of land use could result in slow growth and chaos.

HH: Household TP Schemes: Town Planning Schemes

PMAY-U: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban EWS: Economically Weaker Sections

LIG: Low Income Group

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2. SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS

MAIN FEATURES 2.1 Introduction

2.3 Selected site

2.2 Parameters to analyse site suitability

2.4 Inferences

INTRODUCTION We selected four locations: two in Bapunagar and two in Chandkheda. We selected these sites to determine a suitable location for development and remodeling.

The prominent parameters of selecting a site are land cost, site shape, accessibility, and connectivity, all of which are important considerations when choosing a location.

NAME OF SITES ARE: Bapunager: Site A, Site B Chandkheda: Site C, Site D

Site D

Site B

Site A

Site C

KEY PLAN

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BAPUNAGAR WARD

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CHANDKHEDA WARD

LAND-USE PLAN OF SITES AS PER DEVELPOMENT PLAN 2012 LEGEND

BAPUNAGAR WARD IN REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021

CHANDKHEDA WARD IN REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021

KEY POINTS BAPUNAGAR WARD

WARD POPULATION 1,83,671

POPULATION DENSITY 593 PPH

CHANDKHEDA WARD

• Located in the eastern part of Ahmedabad • Densely populated area • Majorly consists of GHB row housing (LIG), one of the oldest residential areas • Maximum FSI allowed: 1.8 • FSI consumed 0.9 • The site comprises versatile uses and has potential to grow rapidly. • It can turn into a major tourist hub because of the vicinity of nearby famous Kankaria Lake known for its unique story of being the inspiration behind the SBI logo, giving rise to mixed-use development, including residential GHB: Gujarat Housing Board SBI: State Bank of India

SH: State Highway HIG: High Income Group

WARD POPULATION 96,266

POPULATION DENSITY 84 PPH

SP: Sardar Patel

• Sites are located on the eastern side of Chandkheda ward. • Chandkheda is located in the northwestern portion of Ahmedabad. • Major access routes are SH41, SH71, and the SP ring road. • It is a fast-growing area with different income groups and occupation. • 40% of the ward is vacant. • Site C is agricultural land, and Site D is vacant land that comes under TP Scheme-44. • Site context comprises mainly HIG housing.

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• Old, dilapidated buildings • I am well connected through AMTS, BRTS, and the upcoming metro. • All of it is a GHB colony.

• Have all social amenities nearby. • Underutilized FSI

NEGATIVES

• Multiple stakeholders are involved.

• People are reluctant to get on the same page for redevelopment. • High population density • Households don’t want to invest in housing due to low disposable incomes.

SITE A

POSITIVES

• Old, dilapidated buildings • I am well connected through AMTS, BRTS, and the upcoming metro. • All of it is a GHB colony.

• Have all social amenities nearby. • Underutilized FSI

NEGATIVES

• Multiple stakeholders are involved. • People are reluctant to get on the same page for redevelopment. • High population density • Households don’t want to invest in housing due to low disposable incomes.

SITE B

POSITIVES • Easily accessible • Well connected through BRTS and AMTS

• Greenfield • Proximity to basic services

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• Lower land rates

NEGATIVES 3

• Multiple stakeholders (farmers) • Ethnic homogeneity • TP Scheme is not available.

POSITIVES

SITE C

• Easily accessible • Greenfield • Regular shape of the site • Relatively fewer stakeholders (developers and the government)

NEGATIVES • There is no connectivity through public transport. • Ethnic homogeneity • Higher land rates

SITE D AMTS: Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service

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PARAMETERS TO ANALYZE SITE SUITABILITY

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FINAL SELECTED SITE FOR DEVELOPMENT

Selected site

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SELECTED SITE, SITE A

INFERENCES Four sites, namely Site A, Site B, Site C, and Site D, were evaluated for the site suitability analysis using the weighted parameters listed in the table. The site with the maximum points was supposed to be considered as the most suitable site for development. The total score was evaluated from 500 points, out of which Site D got the highest score, followed by Site A, then Site B, and Site C. Even though ‘Site D’ had the highest score, the development team chose ‘Site A’ due to its relatively higher land price and nearly 90% vacant status in the context area, which prompted a reconsideration. The limited connectivity and lack of nearby amenities will delay the returns. Chadkheda, where Site D is located, is also far from the city center, making it a challenging place to live for the time being. The anticipated growth stems from the decentralization process, which will lead to the emergence of multiple nodes in the multi-nuclei city over time. The proximity of the node to Chandkheda will enhance the likelihood of development, thereby making it a more favorable location for future development. Given the expected significant growth in the near future, this site presents a significant investment opportunity. The site’s strategic location near Gandhinagar and the Ahmedabad State Highway may account for the high land prices. The selection of the site can aid in comprehending the surrounding context and considering potential growth opportunities. The site must fully integrate with the surrounding context to ensure a smooth transition of urban design elements, land uses, and regulations. The first step should be to design the area to suit the planned land uses and demographics. The density should not exceed the established standards to prevent overpopulation, congestion, and strain on the public infrastructure. This approach allows for extensive planning and development, ensuring a mutually beneficial outcome for all project stakeholders. Prioritizing the affordability is crucial for the upliftment of EWS. A proper instrument is necessary to prevent slums and other equity-related issues, thereby facilitating smooth growth and development.

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3. BOMBAY HOTEL HOUSING SOLUTIONS

MAIN FEATURES 3.1 Location, linkages and DP 2012

3.4 Proposal

3.2 Overview and Primary survey

3.5 SWOT and CBA

3.3 Financial mechanism

3.6 Inferences

LOCATION AND LINKAGES AREA BRIEF Area = 23 Hectare Number of HH = 3374 HH size = 5.5 Population = 18857 Area under Lake = 1 Hectare Area under Road = 1.4 Hectare LEGEND Bombay Hotel Pocket Boundary State Highway Local Roads Proposed BRTS KEY MAP

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0 BOMBAY HOTEL SLUM

1. RONAK NAGAR 2. FAISAL NAGAR

3. FAISAL NAGAR 4. FAISAL NAGAR

REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021

Proposed land uses on site Residential Zone R1 Allowable FSI = 1.8 Chargeable FSI =0.9 Total FSI = 2.7

Ft: Feet

Residential Zone R1 S Sewage Treatment Plant Industrial Zone General IG Transit Zone

5. FAISAL NAGAR 6. FAISAL NAGAR

OVERVIEW

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PRIMARY SURVEY Sample survey- 30 Households Owned- 18 Households Rented- 12 Households

40% of households want to move out of the Bombay Hotel. 60% of households prefer to remain and support the development of the Bombay Hotel.

KEY POINTS

• Borewell water supply is erratic and

• Major development in this area is mixed use and residential. • The average dwelling unit size is 35 sqm.

expensive to the slum dwellers. • People are willing to relocate an average of 5.3 km for a better neighborhood.

• 1 RK and 2 RK are preferred dwelling unit types among residents of the area.

REASONS FOR MOVING OUT • Poor ambiance and insufficient infrastructure even for basic services. • The proximity to the landfill site continuously produced a bad odor. • Unavailability of health facilities nearby.

• Preferred typologies are ‘Row Housing

• The main road is not easily accessible, and the current streets are in poor condition.

• There is vibrancy in both rental and ownership markets.

• Lack of open spaces.

FINANCIAL MECHANISM FOR CONSTRUCTION

• At least 35% of the houses in affordable housing projects fall into the EWS category. • Central gov. grant: 1.5 lakh; State government grant: 1.5 lakh for EWS-type houses only.

DU: Dwelling Unit RK: Room- Kitchen

• The States/UTs would determine an upper ceiling on the sale price of EWS houses in rupees per square meter of carpet area. • A single project has at least 250 EWS houses in total.

HFAPoA: Housing for all plan of action UT: Union Territory

• The mission will support the construction of houses with a carpet area of up to 30 square meters, along with basic civic infrastructure and services. • Beneficiaries selected should be part of HFAPoA list.

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PROPOSAL

PROPOSED SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

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PHASE WISE REDEVELOPMENT

SWOT ANALYSIS

A-NA: Agriculture to Non- Agriculture SWOT: Strength-Weaknesses-OpportunitiesThreats

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COST- BENEFIT ANALYSIS

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS GRAPH

TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE BENEFITS TO THE SLUM DWELLERS

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS TO THE PRIVATE DEVELOPER AND ULBs

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS GRAPH

INFERENCES The Bombay hotel is an informal settlement in the Behrampura ward. It is mostly a Muslim-dominated region. The majority of the dwelling units are occupied by individuals who have relocated from other parts of India due to economic opportunities. The primary source of income is derived from household industries, particularly the textile sector. The development scenario essentially involves redeveloping the existing households in partnership with a private developer, who can leverage government schemes to gradually transform the area. We have determined that implementing the aforementioned housing solution will enable the builder to turn a profit after 11 years.

ULBs: Urban Local Bodies

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4. CHANDKHEDA (LOCAL AREA PLAN)

MAIN FEATURES 4.1 Introduction and Time-line of development

4.3 Existing land-use 4.4 Solid Waste Management Plan

4.2 Demography and Development Plan and Town Planning Schemes

INTRODUCTION Chandkheda, a municipal constituency under the administration of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), is located in the northwestern periphery of the city, to the west of the Sabarmati River. The constituency, which is located on both sides of SH41, comprises an estimated area of 11.5 square kilometers. Significant proximity to the SakhrejGandhinagar motorway characterizes the area. By way of access, the SP ring road, SH41, and SH71 are the primary routes connecting the ward. While the ward is currently undergoing rapid development, the ONGC colony in the southwestern portion dates back to the 1980s. Chandkheda presently accommodates individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout history, it has been among the most densely populated regions for cattle producers. From a geographical standpoint, the region benefits from convenient access to Gandhinagar, the political epicenter of Gujarat, and Ahmedabad, the commercial epicenter of Gujarat. Chandkheda is distinctive in that its development has occurred in three distinct phases. The nature of these components reveals an initial distinction.

LOCATION MAP

A robust road network that includes both state and national arteries effectively links Chandkheda to other areas of the city. The closest airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, is located 14 kilometers from the ward. Chandkheda possesses a commercial persona that appeals to a diverse array of viewers. Future expansion and development must incorporate this potential. The area contains a few scattered informal settlements. Informal settlements are characterized by robust communal activities and reasonably well-maintained permanent infrastructure. Its expansive block proportions are one of the ward’s most notable characteristics. The site has witnessed the emergence of commercial zones in strategic locations, which function as activity hubs and generate the majority of the site’s traffic. However, several areas of the site remain underdeveloped. Given the relative youth of the eastern portion of the site, there exists substantial potential for further development. Upcoming developments in this region consist of open spaces, residential communities, hypermarkets, and educational institutions.

TIME-LINE OF DEVELOPMENT WHEN ONGC BEGAN TO DEVELOP, THE SURROUNDING AREA GAINED MOMENTUM AND BEGAN TO DEVELOP AS WELL.

DEVELOPMENT OF BUNGALOWS AND TENEMENTS STARTED TO BEGIN.

2000 2003

1987

VISHWAKARMA COLLEGE DEVELOPED, AND HENCE A COMMERCIAL FABRIC IN THE ADJOINING AREAS CAME INTO EXISTENCE.

2003 2006

LOW-RISE APARTMENTS STARTED COMING UP, ATTRACTING A NEW INCOME GROUP. THE SAME TREND CONTINUED FOR A FEW MORE YEARS.

2006 2009

AMC: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation ONGC: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS AND TOWNSHIP PROJECTS STARTED DEVELOPING FAST.

2013 2016

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DEMOGRAPHY

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021 AND TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES

The ward consist of following TP schemes 1. TP Scheme-19 2. Draft TP Scheme-20 3. TP Scheme-22 4. Draft TP Scheme-75 5. TP Scheme-44 6. Draft TP Scheme-69

The TP Scheme is a planning tool that systematically reconfigures land parcels in a bottom-up approach to provide facilities.

EXISTING LAND-USE Chandkheda is relatively new and fast developing, though the southwestern part is as old as the ONGC establishment. The ward’s numerous activities have collectively contributed to the functioning of various localities. The ward is an amalgamation of various workspaces that are both formal and informal in nature. These activities have a significant impact on the ward. Despite being primarily a residential ward, we can also locate patches of mixed-use and commercial typologies within it. It contains a significant amount of institutional space.

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LAND-USE MAP OF CHANDKHEDA

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT EXISTING CONDITION KEY PLAN

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PROPOSAL

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5. AHMEDABAD TEMPERATURE STUDY

MAIN FEATURES 5.1 Temperature difference in Ahmedabad at different locations w.r.t. road, shade and dwelling unit

5.2 Inferences

AHMEDABAD TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE MAP

INFERENCES The temperature difference between the road and the dwelling unit reaches its maximum during the daytime. The temperature reading were taken in the month of April, 2018. It was manually recorded using an atmospheric thermometer showing the patterns mentioned in the table above. It was observed that the temperature on the road was highest with a slightly lesser temperature in the shade and least inside the dwelling unit. The pattern was more or less uniform throughout the region, which is marked in green, red, and yellow icons representing different types of dwellers, namely public housing or social housing, informal housing, and pavement dwellers or construction workers. In this category, pavement dwellers/construction workers had to face the maximum heat, ranging up to 55.23°C on the road and 44.90°C in the dwelling unit, which was hardly making any difference as they were actually on the pavement itself under a shade of a tree. The temperature in the shade and the temperature in the dwelling unit had no difference at all. It makes them more vulnerable to external calamities like heat stroke, heavy rain, storms, and dust. These pavement dwellers have no means of owning or renting even a normal shelter like containers in designated areas. They have arrived from different backward states in search of an opportunity, majorly as laborers. They are not educated to fit into the formal system, giving a need for organized informal regulations to facilitate them. The idea behind this easement is to alleviate EWS to gentrify them in the presence of the well-educated section of society. So that the children of the EWS category get to see a better world far away from miseries and disturbances. The informal housing or slums were in very poor condition. Their inhabitants had hardly any exposure to hygiene. The roads were chaotic, and the solid waste management had zero mobility, leading them to dispose their waste nearby to their premises. The dwelling unit inside was much cleaner, and the temperature was quite low, lower than the social housing where the main medium of construction was brick and concrete. This usual difference in temperature in the informal dwelling unit was due to the usage of traditional mediums in construction like mud and cow dung. This technique of construction is commonly practiced in rural areas, and this tradition has been followed for ages. Roads, being the highest heat absorbent, can retain heat till evening, even when the atmospheric temperature cools down. This indicates the need for a new material beyond tar to sustain the regional temperature both during the day and at night. The social housing was in better shape, but the temperature in the dwelling unit was higher than in the informal housing. But the social housing was accommodating more numbers of dwellers than the informal settlement because of the strong and high-rise development of up to 4 floors, making them better than all.

°C: Degree Celsious T: Temperature

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6. PAINTING

TWO HORSES, The first one-man show at the Visual Arts Gallery, IHC, New Delhi, India, where many artists, architects, planners and art lovers enjoyed a 4-days exhibition featuring this painting and many others. This painting employs the principle of figure and ground to explore the interplay between shape and form. It was experimented with smplified defragmented shapes representing 3D subjects, creating a unique visual language that sets these art forms apart from other artists in the industry till now.

7. 3D-MODELING

The model was created as a part of a passion project to explore the fundamentals of blender.

IHC: India Habitate Center

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8. PHOTOGRAPHY

INNOCENT CHILD, The photograph was taken in the dense environment of the busy urban landscape of the old city in Jammu. It conveys the admiration of the child to excel despite having a challenging background. The photographer wanted to make eye contact, for which he kneeled to get a satisfactory angle. This makes the child look humongous in the picture, which itself is a dream due to his present condition, and it is overshadowing his weakness to make him look strong.

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9. LOGO DESIGN- BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN

FINAL LOGO

INTRODUCTION As a part of the branding of a hypothetical company, a logo was designed. The color combination, shape, and form of the logo were crafted, conveying the values of the company. Principle like gestalt law was incorporated to make it look standout. Company name is Design Total and it was aimed to provide graphic design related services.

CONCEPT The logo is playful and unique, with the initials of the company named ‘Design Total’ being aesthetically clubbed in a way to represent cubicles in an office space. Different colors represent different ideas distinct from each other, placed with a unity to represent one goal of perfection.

DIGITAL EXPLORATIONS

TYPE FACE ‘ACUMIN VARIABLE CONCEPT(BOLD)’, This typeface gives a sense of boldness and seriousness of the brand to tell a gist of the brand’s actions, values, and principles.

COLOUR PALETTE NAME: DARK SEAFOAM HEX: #2BB673 | RGB: (43, 182, 115) NAME: DANDELION HEX: #F2E03C | RGB: (242, 224, 60) NAME: LIGHT CARMINE PINK HEX: #EC6976 | RGB: (236, 105, 118)

LOGO IN DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS

LOGO IN DIFFERENT SIZES SMALL SIZE

HEX: HEX color code RGB: Red-Green-Blue

LARGE SIZE

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10. PRINT DESIGN

INTRODUCTION

LOCATION

This is just an effort to bring the world together and get them aware of one of the historic monuments, ‘Tipu Sultan Summer Palace,’ and share its importance to the world by doing a print campaign.

CONCEPT The brochure is designed to advertise the given monument to the age group of 10 years to 60 years. The brochure is designed to keep the Indo-Islamic mood intact to give an essence of the architecture. The target audience is about 50,000 people that will be printed with offset technology to reduce the printing cost. It will be sponsored by the state government to promote state tourism.

PROCESS

The place is located in central Bengaluru. It is accessible through Shree Krishna Rajendra Road. There are various tourist attractions in the vicinity, making it a top choice to visit.

ARCHITECTURE

TYPE FACES

COLOR PALETTE

NAME: ALMOND HEX: #EDE2C9 RGB: (237, 226, 201)

NAME: ALABASTER HEX: #FAFAF9 RGB: (250, 250, 249)

NAME: DUNE HEX: #393031 RGB: (57, 48, 49)

NAME: BLACK HEX: #000000 RGB: (0, 0, 0)

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