CONTENTS
Abstract i
Acknowledgements iii
Contents v
List of tables ix
List of figures xi
List of abbreviations xv
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 Directed Research Project (DRP) Structure 3
1.3 History and significance of Dhal ni Pol in context of Ahmedabad 4
1.4 Study area delineation boundary 6
1.5 Thesis Outline 7
1.5.1 Aim and Objectives 7
1.5.2 Significance of the project 7
1.6 Methodology . 8
1.7 Scope and Limitations . 9
2. Understanding the existing site condition 11
2.1 Building Use Plan 11
2.2 Building height Plan 12
2.3 Building condition . 13
2.4 Built v/s Open v/s Semi-Open 14
2.5 Identifying the heritage elements 15
2.5.1 Architectural heritage in Private domain 15
2.5.2 Community heritage 17
2.5.3 Cultural heritage 18
2.6 Elements impacting the street character 19
2.6.1 Electric box 19
2.6.2 Light poles and electrical wires . 20
2.6.3 Paving material 21
2.6.4 Wash area and Otla 22
2.6.5 Way finding and signages 24
2.6.6 Shades and extensions 25
2.6.7 Street benches 25
2.7 Existing movement patterns 26
2.7.1 Vehicular movement pattern 26
2.7.2 Parking 27
2.7.3 Pedestrian circulation . 29
2.7.4 Animal movement pattern 30
2.8 Activity generators 31
2.9 Community engagement process .. 33
3. Significance of street in Dhal ni Pol 39
3.1 Character of “Street” in Dhal ni Pol 39
3.2 Factors influencing the character of street 40
4. The Site . 41
4.1 The Site 41
4.2 Site Analysis 42
4.3 Learnings from the other references 47
4.3.1 Elfreths Alley Philadelphia 47
4.3.2 Haji Lane Singapore 49
4.4 Design Objectives . 51
5. Street design an urban design intervention 53
5.1 Design Approach/ Framework for urban design intervention . 53
5.2 Street design strategies 54
5.2.1 Existing road width plan 55
5.2.2 Proposed Center Line 56
5.2.3 Defining movement area 57
5.2.4 Defining non-movement area . 58
5.2.5 Removing non-functional elements on street (Public area) 59
5.3 Proposed Street Redesign Plan 60
5.4 Entrance area improvement 61
5.4.1 Entrance Gate Redesign 69
5.5 Street area improvement 71
5.6 Specific area improvement – Haldarwalo Khancho 92
5.7 Parking Management 99
6 Project Implemantation 105
6.1 Cost Estimates 105
6.1.1 Road Surfacing 106
6.1.2 Lighting . 107
6.1.3 Street Furniture 108
6.2 Project Implementation Sequence 109
6.3 Incentives and Recommendations 110
Bibliography 113