ASSIGNMENT 2:
A SMALL COMMUNITY LEVEL STUDY OF EXISTING HABITAT
SUBJECT CODE: AAR409 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SETTELEMENTS AND TOWN
PLANNING
Assignment brief:
Time :4 weeks till 31th oct 2023
Hyderabad was founded in 1501 after the nearby Golconda Fort settlement which became very
obsolete. In this period urban settlement started expanding towards east-west axis. In 1806, the
Secunderabad British military cantonment was founded, and urban settlement began expanding along a
north-south axis. Since Hitech city was established, urban settlement has reverted to east-west urban
settlement expansion.
The assignment intent is to document one such neighbourhood and analyse the growth
determinants, it current situation, the pain points and opportunities.
Probable sites:
https://streets.openalfa.in/ward-98-ameerpet
https://himsw.in/ghmc.html
https://www.ghmc.gov.in/Documents/Wards.pdf
METHODOLOGY:
Students will be divided into groups with each layer and will be documenting on it.
LAYERS TO BE DOCUMENTED for assignment 2
1. INTRODUCTION
• Location
• History & Heritage
• Identity & Culture
• Administrative Profile
• Economic Profile
2. NATURAL SYSTEMS/INFRASTRUCTURE
• Landform Study - Topography & Elevation
• Geology, Environmental Study – Climate
• Water & Wetland
• Green & Open Space Network
3. DEVELOPMENT & MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY
• Landform
• Street & Road Network
4. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
• Street/Road Network
• Street Hierarchy
• Street Sections - Longitudinal & Cross Sections
• Public transport System/Network
• Non-Motorized Transport System/Network if available
• Pedestrian
• Bicycle etc.,
• Water Supply
• Storm Water Drains
• Solid Waste Management
5. DEMOGRAPHY & CAPACITY STUDY
• Population , Area , household etc., along with analysis on decadal growth patterns
• Land use Study
• Density Study & Analysis
6. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
• Education
• Healthcare
• Religious Facilities
• Community Spaces
• Emergency Services - Fire , Police etc.,
7. SWOT Analysis
8. Proposal, Strategies, Issues and Solutions
DELIVERABLES
• Detailed documentation and analysis of the delineated area
• Maps and drawings
• Sketches/ photographs
• Suggestions for proposals – retention/conservation/renewal/change
