LANDSCAPING

STEETSCAPE

C L E A N L I N E S S

S LU M D E VE LO PME NT
WASTE MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC SPACES
STREET FURNITURE GREEN 2011 . . . IN F R A S T R U C T U R E

TRAFFIC HE RI TA GE

a new KOLKATA
SOLUTIONS
URBAN POOR

E N V I R N OM E N T P E D E ST R I A N I SAT I O N PLAZA

LANDSCAPING
STEETSCAPE

C L E A N L I N E S S

S LU M D E VE LO PME NT
WASTE MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC SPACES
STREET FURNITURE GREEN 2011 . . . IN F R A S T R U C T U R E

TRAFFIC HE RI TA GE

a new KOLKATA
SOLUTIONS
URBAN POOR

E N V I R N OM E N T P E D E ST R I A N I SAT I O N PLAZA

Conceptualized and Designed by DULAL MUKHERJEE &ASSOCIATES Date- 04.06.12

By : Sweta Basu Riya Sarker Sayani Mazumdar

We have been requested to create a beautification scheme for a few important roads in central Kolkata like Chowringhee, Park street etc. Before designing we would like to draw attention to the basic maladies that plagues the whole city of Kolkata We would also like to analyze probable solutions

the problems and their

'Kolkata

Once considered as the 'numero uno' city of India, lovingly known as the 'Paris of India' Kolkata was the cultural & intellectual capital of the country.
The present scenario of the city is a far cry from its past glory struggling to exist with its assorted share of tribulations in various aspects .

A sincere and well equipped team of professionals endeavors to overcome the encumbrances to realize our vision ..To create a Clean, Disciplined & Beautiful pleasing and healthy environment for its citizens.

city with a

The major

issues that plague the city-

Issue of cleanliness

Issue

of enforcement of discipline Lack of awareness amongst the citizens Lack of political will and vision,

road beautiful
surrounded by clean and well maintained buildings, footpath free for pedestrian movement, carriageway for free and disciplinary vehicular movement Clean neat medians with or without landscaping Visually appealing street furniture and landscape Abutting public spaces clean and inviting

PROBLEMS & ISSUES

1 2 3 6 4

1.

ABUTTING BUILDINGS
cannot be appealing buildings flanking it. Such a condition arises due to lack of zeal and effort from owners and authorities. The city and its roads with ill-kempt

2. SIDEWALKS -PAVED /UN-PAVED

5 Garbage dumping Unauthorized hutments Hawker menace Uneven, broken, unplanned sidewalks Incoherent, segmented landscape Insufficient ,unaesthetic street furniture

PROBLEMS & ISSUES

3. CARRIAGEWAY
1 2 3 6 4 Improper drainage system/water logging and poor workmanship causing erosion of road surface Indisciplined and unregulated vehicular movement. Lack of signage Lack of awareness and enforcement causing utter chaos.

5. MEDIANS
Unsustainable treatment

6. TRAFFIC ISLANDS
Unplanned at Inception 5

7. PUBLIC OPEN SPACES

Ill maintained ,uninviting spaces vulnerable to anti social activity.

8. SPACES BELOW FLY-OVER

Dirty , unkempt and ill planned , Encroached by unauthorized hutments

Case study

Along

Chowringhee
and Surroundings

Chowringhee Road is the arterial road running from the eastern fringes of Esplanade southwards up to the crossing with Lower Circular Road (renamed Acharya Jagadish Bose Road). It is the single most important spine of the metropolis of Kolkata. One of the first areas of expansion by the British, Chowringhee still remains very much the heart of Kolkata and the place of choice for many large business houses.

HOTELS COMMERCIAL ZONE RECREATION ZONE BUILDINGS OF HERITAGE AND QUALITY

The area comprises of the stretch of Chowringhee the socio-economic node of Curzon Park the busy Bus Terminus and the public expanse around Shahid Minar the commercial zone around New Market

D B C A

N
Zone A : CHOWRINGHEE Zone B : CURZON PARK Zone C : BUS TERMINUS Zone D : NEW MARKET

Zone A : CHOWRINGHEE

VICTORIA HOUSE STATESMAN HOUSE TIPU SULTAN MOSQUE

HOTELS
METRO CINEMA METROPOLITAN BUILDING

RECREATION ZONE
PEERLESS INN MAIDAN MARKET OBEROI GRAND
JAWAHAR LAL

COMMERCIAL ZONE

BUILDINGS OF HERITAGE AND QUALITY

FIRPO MARKET BIBLE HOUSE YMCA
NEHRU R O AD

INDIAN MUSEUM

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA CHOWRINGEE MANSION

I.C.I BUILDING

ROAD PROFILE

N
KANAK BUILDING

LOCATION MAP SHOWING IMPORTANT LANDMARKS ALONG CHOWRINGHEE

The issues

plaguing Zone A.Chowringhee

01. Certain old buildings flanking the main thoroughfare are ill maintained . 02. The biggest problem is hawker menace which encroaches the entire length of sidewalks, even in front of Indian Museum, leaving little or no space for pedestrian movement. 03. Roads devoid of regulatory markings and signage. 04. Haphazard traffic control and lack of public awareness leading to traffic congestion especially near crossings. 05. So called Metro Channel (political demonstration area )abutting the main road near a very important multi-crossing ,disturbs the whole traffic pattern frequently. 06. Hoarding / banners indiscriminately mar the beautiful facades.

ZONE

01. OLD AND ILL -MAINTAINED BUILDING

ZONE A
EXAMPLE OF A WELL MAINTAINED BUILDING VICTORIA HOUSE Victoria house is one of the few well maintained buildings flanking the thoroughfare.

01. ILL MAINTAINED OLD BUILDINGS

ZONE A

PROBLEMS
WELLESLEY BUILDING Deplorable state of maintenance. Indiscriminate use of hoardings disturb the aesthetic balance. Public nuisance with spitting and betel nut stains.

01. ILL MAINTAINED OLD BUILDINGS METROPOLITAN BUILDING

Non-co-operation of few tenants resulted in inconsistent restoration work subsequently leading to degeneration within a short period. Strong rules enforcing all occupants to co-operate for restoration of old buildings should be formulated.

ZONE A

PROBLEMS RELATING TO SOME KEY PROPERTIES

3
1. LIC Metropolitan building before restoration 2. LIC Metropolitan after restoration began in 2003 3. Existing situation of Metropolitan building

01.ILL MAINTAINED OLD BUILDINGS SAMUEL FITZ BUILDING Lack of maintenance of Samuel Fitz building has led to its degeneration.

ZONE A

PROBLEMS RELATING TO SOME KEY PROPERTIES

01.ILL MAINTAINED OLD BUILDINGS YMCA BUILDING Beautiful entranceway of Y.M.C.A. building is flanked by unwanted signage, parked vehicles and hawkers. Ugly billboards cover the railing

ZONE A

PROBLEMS RELATING TO SOME KEY PROPERTIES

01.ILL MAINTAINED OLD BUILDINGS

ZONE A

SAMPLE SOLUTION
YMCA BUILDING Regulatory measures to enforce minimum maintenance and facelift of such premises either by owners or by authorities. Taxation may be waived every tenth year on assurance of maintenance from owners end of such properties.

POSSIBLE YMCA

FAADE

RENOVATION

FOR

ZONE

02. HAWKER ENCROACHMENT

02 .HAWKER MENACE

ZONE A

PROBLEM
YMCA BUILDING Illegal hawker encroachment portico below YMCA building. of

02. HAWKER MENACE

ZONE A

PROBLEM
GRAND HOTEL

Hawkers are an assault to the glamorous ambience of the heritage property of Grand Hotel.

02. HAWKER MENACE

ZONE A

PROBLEM
VICINITY OF INDIAN MUSEUM

Dearth of space for pedestrian movement due to hawker encroachment in front of Indian museum.

The boundary wall of the heritage precinct is a convenient display stand for hawkers. Defaced entrance marring the faade of the building.

02. HAWKER MENACE

ZONE A

SOLUTION

FOOTPATHS CHOKED BY HAWKERS PROPOSED HAWKERS PLAZA

Hawkers to be relocated to the proposed market designed on the concept of flea market where they have to pay a nominal rent . The hawkers plaza will be operational only within a certain time frame to prevent permanent settlement and promote discipline. Only a few hawkers will be allowed on the wider walkways by paying higher rent.

ZONE

03. ROADS,PAVEMENTS AND MEDIANS

03. ROADS & PAVEMENTS

ZONE A

PROBLEMS
Roads are not maintained The road surface markings are worn off resulting in chaotic vehicular and pedestrian movement

WORN OFF ROAD MARKINGS

03. ROADS & PAVEMENTS

ZONE A

SOLUTIONS
Road surface markings to be regularly repainted and different lanes can be demarcated according to the traffic type.

Fast lane Slow lane Footpath

DEMARCATION OF ROAD SURFACE

03. ROADS & PAVEMENTS

ZONE A

PROBLEMS
Medians and dividers - defaced and unaccounted for.

ILL MAINTAINED MEDIANS

03. ROADS & PAVEMENTS

ZONE A

SOLUTIONS
Road medians to be suitably landscaped with hard/soft elements with convenient maintenance..

WELL MAINTAINED MEDIAN

03. ROADS & PAVEMENTS

ZONE A

SOLUTIONS
The pavement to be designed having adequate width and good slope for convenience of pedestrians. Beautify the pavement maintainable planters . with easily

MINIMAL AND LOW MAINTAINANCE LANDSCAPE

ZONE

04. HAPHAZARD TRAFFIC MOVEMENT

ZONE A
04. HAPHAZARD TRAFFIC MOVEMENT

PROBLEM
Chaotic traffic movement leading to congestion. Jay-walkers using the instead of zebra crossings. road

DISTURBED TRAFFIC MOVEMENT

ZONE A
04. HAPHAZARD TRAFFIC MOVEMENT

SOLUTION
Provision of zebra crossing to regulate pedestrian movement. Road markings for slow and fast moving vehicles Monitoring crucial junctions through surveillance cameras Providing ample space for pedestrians to prevent spillover on main roads

ORGANIZED TRAFFIC FLOW

ZONE

05. DEMONSTRATION AREA

05. DEMONSTRATION AREA

ZONE A

PROBLEM
ESPLANADE DURING A POLITICAL RALLY

Esplanade junction, locally called -metro channel has become the seat for political demonstration. The mass gatherings results in blockage of vehicular movement and causes havoc especially on a weekday.

05. DEMONSTRATION AREA

ZONE A

SOLUTION

AREA USED FOR POLITICAL DEMONSTRATIONS PRESENTLY

PROPOSED RELOCATION FOR DEMONSTRATIONS AND MEETINGS

A proper location, preferably around Shahid Minar , to be provided for people to use for demonstrations and political meetings. This area can also accommodate population spillover in case of a high turnout.

05. DEMONSTRATION AREA

ZONE A

SOLUTION
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON

Separate hardscaped space to be demarcated for demonstrations as prevalent in Trafalgar square.

ZONE

06. HOARDINGS AND BILL-BOARDS

06. HOARDING AND BILLBOARDS

ZONE A

PROBLEMS
LINDSAY STREET ENTRANCE

Visually overbearing hoardings mar the building faades near Lindsay street. The hoardings do not maintain any visual rhythm either in pattern or in size.

06. HOARDING AND BILLBOARDS

ZONE A

SOLUTION
In areas where there are heritage building, the building facades should be spared. Advertisements can be displayed on various street furniture such as lamp posts, dustbins, seating, as well as bus stands Stand alone giant billboards in all sizes to be relocated in a more open area for e.g. the empty stretches along E.M.Byepass.

Zone B : CURZON PARK : REDEVELOPING THE

ISLANDS

Zone B.

Vast greens , trees, flowers & fountains .a space for people to walk and enjoy This was Esplanade & Curzon park which was once a beautiful nerve center for Kolkata-the erstwhile Calcutta. Now used for tram movement, it is dirty and devoid of any

aesthetic quality.

CURZON PARK

CONTROL OFFICE METRO O.H.WATER TANK

METRO

N CURZON PARK AREA

The issues plaguing

Zone B.Curzon

Park

01. Garbage and littering 02. Encroaching hawkers 03. Ill maintained pavements 04. Public facilities

05. Tram tracks

ZONE

01. GARBAGE AND LITTERING

ZONE B
01. GARBAGE LITTERING

PROBLEM
Improper methods of disposal and lack of nightly collection of garbage Unsightly open dump yards in public spaces Lack of dustbins causes littering in and around open spaces.

ZONE B
01. GARBAGE LITTERING

SOLUTIONS
Garbage handling should be methodical . Door to door collection should be ensured. Nightly collection essential. of garbage is

Closed vats to be provided for disposal of waste. Types of wastes should be segregated into bio-degradable, non-biodegradable, recyclable etc Dustbins to be provided in suitable locations in public spaces to avoid littering.

COVERED GARBAGE VATS

ZONE

02. HAWKER MENACE

ZONE B
02. HAWKER MENACE

PROBLEMS
Hawkers have encroached the entire pavement forcing the pedestrians to use vehicular road.

HAWKERS ENCROACHING THE PAVEMENTS

ZONE B
02. HAWKER MENACE

SOLUTION

FOOTPATHS CHOKED BY HAWKERS PROPOSED HAWKERS PLAZA

N Hawkers will be relocated to a restricted part of Curzon park or to the proposed hawkers plaza adjacent to Shahid Minar. A strict time frame to be laid down for hawkers in these areas.

ZONE

03. ILL MAINTAINED PAVEMENT

ZONE B
03. ILL MAINTAINED PAVEMENTS

PROBLEMS
Inadequate slope resulting damaged pavements. in

Simple footpath where proper slope and minimal landscape beautifully coexist with seating arrangements, garbage disposal areas etc.

BROKEN PAVEMENT

ZONE

05. TRAM TRACKS

ZONE B
05. TRAM TRACKS

PROBLEMS
Existing tram lines are not maintained. Certain lines are abandoned resulting in accumulation of muck.

NEGLECTED AND UNUSED STATE OF TRAM LINES

ZONE B
05. TRAM TRACKS

SOLUTIONS
Surface of tram tracks have to be even and well maintained as illustrated. Existing tram cars need up gradation. A futuristic design of the tram car may evolve with availability of funds.

ZONE

06. PUBLIC SPACE

ZONE B
06. PUBLIC SPACES

PROBLEMS
Public spaces not maintained. The landscaped islands has scope for improvement and beautification. Unaesthetic sculptures in public spaces.

UNPLEASING TREATMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES

ZONE B
06. PUBLIC SPACES

SOLUTIONS
Sustainable landscaping for public spaces. Aesthetic fountains to be placed at strategic locations.

ZONE B SOLUTION FOR CURZON PARK

The whole renovation of Curzon park is a conservative surgery based on ground reality and preserving the present constraints

ZONE B PROPOSAL FOR CURZON PARK

CONSERVATIVE SUGERY

ZONE B PROPOSAL FOR CURZON PARK

MODULE 1
CONSERVATIVE SUGERY

DEMARCATION OF MODULES MODULE 2

MODULE 3

THE WHOLE RENOVATION SCHEME IS BASED ON CONSERVATIVE SUGERY

FENCED GARDEN TO BE RETAINED IMPROVED WITH UNDULATING CONTOUR AND FRAGRANT SHRUBS ETC, M.CHAMPACA, H.ANTEDYSENTRICA,M.EXO TIC, PLUMERIA, GARDENIA ETC. OPEN AIR THEATRE WITH SLOPED LAWN AROUND BHASHA SHAHID MANCHA FOOD SOLD ON BARROWS WHEEL BY HAWKERS TOILETS AC/ NON-AC

MODULE 1 :AREAS SURROUNDING

EXISTING BHASHA SHAHID MANCHA

WALKWAY CONVERTED INTO ARBOR WTH CREEPERS

SCULPTURES NEW AND OLD SURROUNDID BY WATER BODY FLOWER GARDEN ROSE, HIBISCUS/ ANNUALS0

ZONE B : MODULE 1
Fencing to be toned down as it cannot be done away with. Fenced garden to be improved with undulating contours, fragrant shrubs and plants

ZONE B : MODULE 1 Existing Green Area

Sculptures existing and old to be surrounded by water body with attractive aquatic plants and fish, and illuminated to protect them from vandalism. To protect it from birds dropping, the statues should be shielded from the top.

ZONE B : MODULE 1
8-10 horses mounted warriors from British era have been removed from Maidan and stored at Barrackpore. A few of these should be brought back to Curzon park to add dynanism.

ZONE B : MODULE 1
Existing fencing and walkways converted into arbors with over hanging creepers.

ZONE B : MODULE 1
Both Annual and seasonal flower gardens to be added in the park adding color and liveliness to the landscape. Perennial garden to ensure that the landscape is vibrant throughout the year.

ZONE B : MODULE 1
No permanent stalls shall be allowed instead movable kiosks selling food items for early morning joggers and visitors can be provided.

MODULE 2 : AREAS SURROUNDING

EXISTING TRAM TRACKS
The area has been designed so that every bit of space is utilized efficiently. All areas surrounding tram tracks to be converted to hardscape for jogging/skating in the morning, parking from 10 am to 10 pm and holding cultural functions at night.

ZONE B : MODULE 2
Areas surrounding the tram track to be hard paved and converted into parking lots from 10 A.M to 10 P.M with specified parking fees for generating revenue.

5 am 8am 8 am 10am 10 am 10pm 10 pm onwards

Jogging/ Skating Cleaning Parking Occasional live performances

ZONE B : MODULE 2
The parking lots and adjacent paved areas to be utilized for jogging and skating in the morning.

ZONE B : MODULE 2
The green islands surrounding the tram tracks to be converted to hard landscape for easy maintenance .

ZONE B : MODULE 2
Pay and use toilet blocks both A.C and non A.C to be provided at strategic locations to avoid public nuisance.

MODULE 3 : EXISTING DEMONSTRATION ZONE

N
AND SURROUNDING(METRO CHANNEL)

FLOWER GARDEN - BOUGAINVILLEA

ORDINARY AND UNFIT LOOKING TANK TO BE ENBELLISHED WITH STEEL STRUCTURE TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A HUGE SCULPTURE. MULTIPLE FOUNTAINS TO IMPROVE VISUAL AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT QUALITY. AREAS SURROUNDING METRO STATIONS TO BE RENOVATED WITH HARD AND SOFT

ZONE B : MODULE 3
Use of water as a landscaping element tones down the harshness of hard landscape. The proposal provides for 9 fountains including replacement of the existing fountain which located near the Karl Marx statue. Various designs of fountains may be adopted to create interesting and dramatic ambience.

ZONE B : MODULE 3
Existing water tank to be provided with a sculptural embellishment.

ZONE B : MODULE 3
Flowers like bougainvillea may be used for landscaping as they are colorful all year round, are visually appealing and act as an effective physical barrier. Bougainvillea is not used for religious rituals hence they are less susceptible to vandalism.

Zone C : BUS TERMINUS

Zone C.

The present Bus terminus is an eye sore at the heart of the city. Re-location of bus terminus has already been considered , hence a scheme for public benefit has been conceived for the reclaimed space.

SHAHID MINAR

EXISING PRIVATE BUS TERMINUS

MAIDAN MARKET

EXISTING STATE BUS TERMINUS

N BUS TERMINUS AND SURROUNDING

The

issues plaguing Zone C.

Unorganized Bus terminus

1.

2. Unauthorized and unhygienic food stalls

01. UNORGANIZED BUS TERMINUS

ZONE C

PROBLEMS
Bus Stand is uncared for and is in a deplorable state. Chaotic flow of traffic has led to zone becoming danger prone.

02. UNHEIGIENIC FOOD STALLS

ZONE C

PROBLEMS
Unhygienic food stalls encroach the pavement, leaving no space for pedestrians.

SPECIAL ISSUE-MAIDAN MARKET PROBLEMS

The market space is not maintained, and is currently in a dilapidated condition. The corridors are narrow and are devoid of adequate lighting and space for movement.

ZONE C
SOLUTION

PUBLIC PLAZA

Redesigning the public realm Shahid Minar and surroundings

ZONE C
SOLUTION-HAWKERS PLAZA
Temporary stalls without permanent roof
will be rented out aiding revenue generation .The stalls are mobile which may consist of cycles, movable carts. The stalls will be operational during certain hours of the day (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) with time allotted for cleaning. Annually, for 15 days the hawkers plaza will not be operational like the clubs at the Maidan and the space can be used for festivities etc. During special occasions, like Vishwakarma Puja kite flying activities can be held in the open areas, Diwali, fireworks can also be organized in this expanse. 5 am 8am 8 am 10am 10 am 10pm 10 pm onwards Morning exercises Cleaning Hawkers market Occasional live performances

Aerobics

wrestling can be held occasionally in the morning hours before the

hawkers market becomes operational.

and

Key Plan

ZONE C
SOLUTION-HAWKERS PLAZA
LANDSCAPED BARRIERS Tram lines to be retained integrated with the new design. and

Landscaped barriers provided along the existing tram lines to provide safety especially for children. Paved walkway provided along the tram route.

Key Plan

ZONE C
SOLUTION-HAWKERS PLAZA
PAVEMENT STYLES FOR THE HARDSCAPE AT THE FLEA MARKET

Clean and hard paved surface for a pleasurable shopping experience and a vehicular free zone for entertainment.

Key Plan

ZONE C
SOLUTION-HAWKERS PLAZA
FOOD STALLS Creating a clean hygienic environment which is children friendly and safe.

Key Plan

ZONE C
SOLUTION-PAVILION AROUND SHAHID MINAR
The pavilion around Shahid Minar can be used for public demonstration and other public gatherings. This could help relocate the political gatherings held at Esplanade also known as Metro Channel which causes traffic blockage and inconvenience.

ELEVATION.

PLAN

ZONE C
SOLUTION-PAVILION AROUND SHAHID MINAR
Attractive tensile structures to protect from onslaught of weather conditions.

ZONE C
SOLUTION-PAVILION AROUND SHAHID MINAR
Creating public open spaces and plazas e.g. Trafalgar square

PROPOSAL FOR SIGNAGE Spaces can be allotted for hoardings and billboards integrated with creative sculptures made of solid mass or dull metal framing The signage options should be implemented aesthetically and at appropriate places . No signage should cover the facade of heritage buildings

ZONE C

PROPOSAL FOR SIGNAGE

ZONE C

PROPOSAL FOR SIGNAGE The signage will display the names of the sponsors and advertisements along with messages to create awareness as well as to generate funds for sustenance.

ZONE C

Zone D : NEW MARKET

Zone D.

New Market, is situated on Lindsay Street. Technically, it is referred to an enclosed market but today in local parlance the entire Lindsay Street shopping area is often known as New Market. Traffic congestion is a major problem in the area in spite of the underground parking, the lanes are narrow and walkways are encroached by hawkers forcing pedestrians to tread on the vehicular paths.

N NEW MARKET AND SURROUNDING

The

issues plaguing Zone D.

1. traffic congestion despite underground parking 2. hawker encroachment 3. spill over of pedestrians on the main road

ZONE D
01. TRAFFIC CONGESTION

PROBLEMS
HUMAYUN PLACE

There is no smooth flow of traffic due to pedestrian spill over in Humayun place.

ZONE D
02. HAWKER ENCROACHMENT

PROBLEMS
BERTRAM STREET

Hawkers find all possible corners and space to sell their products, choking the road in the process and hindering pedestrian and vehicular movement. They tend to block the visibility of the shop front hampering the sales of the authentic shops.

ZONE D
03. SPILL OVER OF PEDESTRIANS

PROBLEMS
BERTRAM STREET

Hawker encroachment on the pavement as well as the road forces pedestrians to walk on the vehicular path creating an inconvenient and unsafe situation.

ZONE D SOLUTION
PLAN DEMARCATING PEDESTRIANISED AND VEHICULAR ROADS

N
VEHICULAR ROAD PEDESTRIANIZED ROADS OPEN PUBLIC AREA

Humayun place, Bertram street and Lindsay street, are highly congested and hence should be pedestrianized to provide better shopping experience and less clutter.

ZONE D SOLUTION
HAWKER RELOCATION

Hawkers can be relocated to the central region of the pedestrianized roads. Shop owners being tax-payers will get maximum preference in terms of visibility and access and shopping experience for the window shoppers will be enhanced as well.

hawkers relocated to the central region

LAYOUT OF HAWKER STALLS

ZONE D
SOLUTION
TREATMENT OF PEDESTRIANIZED ROAD

A probable solution would be to restrict the hawkers timings.

Pedestrianization of streets such as Bertram Street, and restricting the vehicular movement during a particular time frame should be implemented.

ZONE D
SOLUTION
PARKING

Proposed parking Chaplin Park Plaza on top Parking in basement

and the

N PROPOSED PARKING LOCATIONS The old buildings on the backside of New Market are in a dilapidated state and can be renovated and re-used for essential functions like parking. Basement parking may be proposed in Chaplin park.

ZONE D
SOLUTION
PARKING

The buildings here has immense height occupied by shops at the ground level thus the height remains unutilized The proposal is to raise the shops by sufficient height to an intermediate level to accommodate car parking at the ground level Parking at ground level & market above

PROPOSED PARKING LOCATIONS

CONCLUSION
Policy enforcement regarding occupiers co-operation for maintenance and upkeep of old/dilapidated buildings.
Awareness addressing upkeep of old buildings to be driven in through extensive propaganda. Discipline enforcement on varied aspects ranging from garbage disposal to movement on roads & walkways through media awareness campaigning & widespread use of directional signage. Hawker menace may be tackled through interactions between the authorities and the hawkers and ensuring a participation of hawkers in the solution process.

CONCLUSION

funding by sponsors for the movable kiosk designs envisaged for the hawkers.
Involving Financial modalities planned appropriately so as to benefit sponsors, authorities as well as the general public.( Campaigns or other features such as kiosks, furniture sponsored by corporate bodies, aiding authorities in raising awareness of general public and provision of public facilities and also aiding in a subtle but large scale marketing aspect of the sponsor.)
An attempt to instill a pride and the sense of belonging to the cityaggressive media campaigning plays a major role.

A mere beautification can never be the solution to the existing deep rooted problems It is not about just cosmetic treatment by painting and adding sculptures.. But about solving the problems and creating a healthy environment for all.. Promoting economic growth and relief Aggressive media intervention can aid in raising general awareness levels to a great extent.

A joint effort of public, private and media, can be made towards a cleaner and better Kolkata and help it regain its past glory
Telegraph 2th August 2010

Media is already conscious and has taken up a major awareness drive for the citys upgradation in the past couple of weeks...

TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA

AUGUST 2, 2010

RAISING GENERAL AWARENESS LEVELS

The Times Of India 17th August 2010

The Times Of India 17th August 2010

WITH THE HELP OF PUBLIC AWARNESS AND POLITICAL WILL WE HOPE TO USHER IN A NEW ERA OF HOPE FOR

OUR BELOVED CITY..

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