TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shanbhag, Sneha N. (PA103916)
AU  - Mehta, Jignesh (Guide)
TI  - Conservation of urban areas with heritage value in Ahmedabad : redesigning chowk as a community space respecting the heritage character of Dhal ni Pol (Also available on CD)
U1  - M.Arch TH-0137 
PY  - 2018///
N1  - CONTENTS
Abstract 1
Acknowledgements       3
Contents      5
List of tables       9
List of figures            11
List of abbreviations       16
1 Introduction .       1
1.1 DRP Structure        1
1.2 Dhal ni Pol in context of Ahmedabad     2
1.3 Background of Dhal ni Pol        3
1.4 Delineation of Study Area & Project Area boundary      4
1.5 Aim & Objectives    5
1.6 Methodology         7
1.7 Scope & Limitations .  7
2 Existing Site Condition   8
2.1 Mapping layers        8
2.2 Building Use Plan    8
2.2.1 Building Height Plan         9
2.2.2 Building Condition Plan       10
2.2.3 Built vs Semi open v/s open Plan 11
2.3.1 Architectural heritage ..        12
2.3.2 Community Heritage        13
2.3.3 Cultural Heritage    14
2.4 Elements Impacting the Street Character     15
2.4.1 Street Furniture ..   15
Light Poles & Wires         16
Light Poles & Wires         17
2.4.2 Paving Material & Condition .        18
2.4.3 Wash areas & Otlas         19
Functioning & Non- Functioning Wash areas     20
6 Redesigning chowk as a community space respecting the heritage character of Dhal ni Pol
2.4.4 Signage .       21
2.4.5 Shades & Extensions        22
2.5 Movement Pattern .   23
2.5.1 Vehicular Movement        24
2.5.2 Parking        25
2.5.3 Pedestrian Movement         26
2.5.4 Animal Movement   27
2.6 Different type of Activities         28
2.6.1 Necessary Activities        28
2.6.2 Optional Activities        29
2.6.3 Social Activities    30
3 Community Participation Process        32
3.1 Household Survey    32
3.2 Workshop 1         33
3.3 Workshop 2         36
4 Significance of Chowk in Dhal ni Pol         38
4.1 What is a Chowk?   38
4.2 Understnding Heritage Context         39
4.3 Understanding Building edge Condition    40
4.4 Opportunities within Chowk area          41
4.5 Challenges within Chowk area          42
5 Case studies & Observations   43
5.1 Kavi dalpatram Chowk, Ahmedabad     43
5.2 Shahi Guzargah, Lahore         46
6 Design Proposal       48
6.1 Design Approach    48
6.2 Design plan of study area        52
6.3 Rasik Chowk Design    54
6.4 Jagabhai Chowk Design         64
7 Key Design Elements        72
7.1 Surface Material        73
7.2 Kiosks        75
7.3 Signage       77
 7.4 Bollards ..       78
7.5 Street lighting         79
7.6 Benches       80
7.7 Shades & Extensions   81
Shades & Extensions        81
7.8 Storm water drain ..   83
8 Cost Estimate .       84
9 Project Implementation Sequence        86
10 Recommendations .       87
10.1 Parking Management system        87
11 Summary       88
References       89
Appendices       90
11.1 Heritage       90
11.2 Chowk .      90
11.3 Community Space    90
11.4 Place        90
11.5 Transformation         90
11.6 Development        90
11.7 Place Identity         90
11.8 Conservation        90
Urban design Guidelines        1
Buildings       1

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