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