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 : UNICEF - Child Friendly City Initiative 1
1.2. Child Friendly Urbanism 1
1.3. Children & Policies in India 3
1.4. CFCI in India – Child Friendly Smart Cities 4
1.5. Design Question 5
1.6. Aim 5
1.7. Objectives 5
1.8. Scope and Limitations 5
2. Literature Synthesis 7
2.1. Importance of Active Outdoor Play 7
2.2. Parameters affecting a Child’s Play in a City 8
2.3. Classification of Play 9
2.3.1. Active vs Passive Play 9
2.3.2. Based on Adult Dependency 9
2.3.3. Based on Child Engagement Level 9
2.3.4. Activies based on Age 10
2.4. Explorative Affordances & Play Value 10
2.5. Conclusion 11
3. Case Studies 13
3.1. Hirvai Garden, Pune 13
3.2. Tathwade Udyan, Pune 14
4. Site Introduction & Analysis 17
4.1. Location & Context 17
4.2. Exsiting Proposals by AMC & AUDA 19
4.2.1. TP Scheme Proposal 20
4.2.2. LAP Proposal 22
4.3. Site Analysis - Key Parameters for Open Space Analysis 23
4.3.1. Public Green Open Space Provision 23
4.3.2. Scale of Open Space 25
4.3.3. Distribution of Open Space 26
4.3.4. Accessibility of Open Space 27
4.3.5. Utilization of Open Space 28
4.3.6. PlaySpace Quality 29
4.3.7. Existing Regulations 30
4.4. Public Participation 31
5. Proposals 32
5.1. Design Strategies – Macro & Micro Level 32
5.2. Macro Level Interventions 33
5.3. Micro Level Design Interventions 34
5.3.1. Linear Park 34
5.3.2. Neighbourhood Park – Connect to Nature 41
5.3.3. Street Redevlopment – Street for All 46
6. Design Analysis 51
7. Illustrative Master Layout 52
References 53
Bibliography 54