KEY PLAN FOR MAKING THE CENTER LINE
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LOCATION OF STREET COMPONETS
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LOCATION OF STREET COMPONETS
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LOCATION OF STREET COMPONETS
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LOCATION OF STREET COMPONETS
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CONTEXT
ISSSUES AND CHALLENGES FACED
The old, crowded area of Chandni Chowk in Delhi faces many problems such as traffic jams, fires and other forms
of accidents, crime and safety concerns, pollution, chaotic market image and tangled utilities etc., contribute to
making it unfriendly to users with no last mile transport solutions. These issues limit the economic potential of the
market.
Therefore, it becomes more complex since different people from locals through city planners up to national
governments are involved creating the matrix from which various stakeholders will draw their interests during its
redevelopment process; these dynamics must be effectively managed if their efforts for change are going to
succeed.
How Redevelopment address challenges?
It provide efficient and sustainable travel solutions.
Reclaiming large-scale public spaces
Trigger economic development
Involve multiple stakeholders
Focus on comprehensive solutions
NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION- ISSSUES
NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION- ISSSUES
STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED
The project involves and impacts directly or
indirectly multiple stakeholders.
Apart from that, the complete city and
country becomes a stakeholder with the
aim of:
• Reducing congestion
• Reducing pollution
• Efficient and sustainable travel solutions
• Reclaiming large scale public space.
• A trigger to economic development
• An iconic inspirational project for multiple
other cities.
Because so many stakeholders are
involved, the complexities and dynamics
become the most critical aspect of the
project to be considered to make it
successful.
AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH SRDC
Public Works Department (PWD), North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), Delhi Police, Delhi Traffic
Police, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Northern Railways, Delhi Fire Service (DFS),
Mahanagar Telecommunication Ltd (MTNL), Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Indrasprastha Gas
Ltd (IGL), World Resources Institue (WRI India) etc. and other stakeholders
CONSULTANT
M/s. Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates (M/s PSDA) was appointed for preparation of Detailed Project
Report (DPR) Redevelopment of Chandni Chowk Road form Lal Quila to Fatehpuri Masjid with inputs
form MCD, DJB, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd with consultancy on Architectural and urban design; electrical
and lighting; sanitary; graphic designer for signage works and including all findings, drawings and details in
the DPR.
CHANDNI CHOWK REDEVELOPMENT
Chandni Chowk redesign involves five main approaches, aimed to its substantial development.
1. Hybrid Pedestrianization: Emphasizes pedestrians and NMT by limiting the entry of vehicles from 9 am to 9 pm.,
loading/unloading from 9 pm to 9 am, with an exception for emergency vehicles, helps in minimizing congestion.
2. Integrated Utilities: A complementary utility network that comprises drainage, water pipes, sewer catch basins,
electrical systems, waste management, fire services, CCTV, and cables has been developed, eliminates service scatter,
and increases infrastructure resilience of Chandni Chowk.
3. Public Amenities: The renovation similarly encompasses supplying public facilities to enhance convenience and
quality of service delivery to users. Hence, this is how a good public space is organized.
4. Inclusive Design Approach: The redesign is being carried out by adopting inclusive approach by transforming
streets into a public space, prioritizes active mobility and opens the way for all that is residents with disabilities to
enter the area.
5. Comprehensive Implementation: To ensure the project is completed successfully, the traffic will be arranged in a
detailed traffic management plan, includes intersections design, entry and exit barricades location, phased
scheduling, and the presence of enough parking facilities.
DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION- STRATEGIES INVOLVED
REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INVOLVED
TESTING STRATEGIES ON GROUND
INTEGRATED AND UPGRADED UTILITIES
TRANSFORMATIONS
SAFE URBAN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL
PUBLIC AMENITIES
TRANSFORMATIONS
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN- STEP BY STEP
IMPACTS
TRAFFIC DECONGESTION OF AREA VISUAL INTEGRITY _ CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE
IMPACTS
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECLAIMED PUBLIC SPACE
WALKABILITY AUDIT
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IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES
Impact:
• Traffic Decongestion: Reduction in it made it more accessible.
• Visual Integrity: Area’s visual integrity has been restored and improved.
• Economic Development: Boost in business activity at the local level added to its economic growth.
• Reclaimed Public Space: Junctions have been renovated into throbbing plazas, adding public spaces.
• Tree Preservation: All existing trees were preserved.
• Pedestrian Facilities: Walkability/ pedestrian facilities were improved to help people move easily.
Outcomes:
• National Pride: Clean, organized, and beautiful urban space instilling a sense of pride in the nation.
• Easily Accessible: Designed as per comfort and accessibility of all the users at that area.
• Sustainable Development: Practices of sustainable urban planning have been implemented to bring in long-term
benefits.
• Safe and Secure: There is an improvement in safety and security within the area.
• Heritage Value: The appreciation and preservation of heritage sites increase, adding to the cultural richness of the
area.
Through the redevelopment of Chandni Chowk, a thriving, safe, and sustainable urban space can be achieved by
striking a balance between history preservation and modern development.
CONCLUSION
The redevelopment of Chandni Chowk was sensitively done between retaining its historicity and making it relevant to
modern-day urban needs. Addressing issues of traffic congestion, poor infrastructure, and environmental
degradation can eventually make the area more access-friendly and better-looking. Providing pedestrian preference,
enhancing public amenities, and integrating utilities, Chandni Chowk is fast emerging as the model of sustainable
urban development.
Impact was clear in the renewing of public spaces, preserving historic trees, and massive boosts in local economic
activities. In this effort to renew not just the face of the area but to inculcate a sense of national pride with clean,
orderly, and beautiful urban spaces.
Results are profound: a healthier, safer, and more secure environment. Improved facilities for pedestrians and
sustainable practices ensure long-term benefits; the enhanced heritage value brings with itself cultural richness to the
area.
Its redevelopment acts as a benchmark for similar projects, proving that vibrant, thriving urban spaces that honor
their historical roots and cater to contemporary needs can be created with careful planning and inclusive design. Such
success can act as an inspiration to other cities to undertake similar transformations, thereby turning Chandni Chowk
into an iconic model of urban rejuvenation.
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