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DOCUMENT INFORMATION
REPORT TITLE DRAFT SEED DEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN REPORT
PROJECT TITLE MASTER PLANNING FOR NEW CAPITAL CITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH
APPROVALS NAME DESIGNATION DATE
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CONTENTS
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LIST OF FIGURES
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FIG.2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF URBAN DESIGN SITE 6 FIG.4.32 SECTION SHOWING THE SKYLINE FOR SEED DEVELOPMENT 38 iii
FIG.2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF URBAN DESIGN SITE: SCENARIO 1 6 FIG.4.33 LANDUSE PLAN 40
FIG.2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF URBAN DESIGN SITE: SCENARIO 2 7 FIG.5.1 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN: AMARAVATI GOVERNMENT NODE 44
FIG.2.4 IDENTIFICATION OF URBAN DESIGN SITE: SCENARIO 3 7 FIG.5.2 LOCATION PLAN: AMARAVATI GOVERNMENT NODE 44
FIG.2.5 FINAL CHOSEN OPTION FOR THE SEED DEVELOPMENT AREA 8 FIG.5.3 ARTIST’S IMPRESSION - AMARAVATI GOVERNMENT NODE 44
FIG.2.6 SITE CONTEXT MAP 9 FIG.5.4 DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATING PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES FOR AMARAVATI GOVERNMENT NODE 44
FIG.2.7 LOCATION MAP 9 FIG.5.5 LOCATION PLAN - AMARAVATI DOWNTOWN 45
FIG.2.8 SEED DEVELOPMENT TODAY 10 FIG.5.6 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN: AMARAVATI DOWNTOWN 45
FIG.3.1 STRUCTURE PLAN FOR SEED DEVELOPMENT AREA 14 FIG.5.7 ARTIST’S IMPRESSION - AMARAVATI DOWNTOWN ROAD 45
FIG.4.1 SEED: EMPLOYMENT PLAN 16 FIG.5.8 DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATING PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES FOR AMARAVATI DOWNTOWN CORE 45
FIG.4.2 DISTRIBUTION OF LAND USE 16 FIG.5.9 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN: AMARAVATI GATEWAY 46
FIG.4.3 DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 17 FIG.5.10 LOCATION PLAN: AMARAVATI GATEWAY 46
FIG.4.4 SEED: RESIDENTIAL PLAN 17 FIG.5.11 DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATING PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES FOR AMARAVATI GATEWAY 46
FIG.4.5 MOOD IMAGES - HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL 18 FIG.5.12 ARTIST’S IMPRESSION - AMARAVATI GATEWAY 46
FIG.4.6 MOOD IMAGES - MEDIUM RISE RESIDENTIAL 18 FIG.5.13 LOCATION PLAN - AMARAVATI GATEWAY 47
FIG.4.7 MOOD IMAGES - LOW RISE RESIDENTIAL 18 FIG.5.14 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN: AMARAVATI WATERFRONT 47
FIG.4.8 MOOD IMAGES - MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS 18 FIG.5.15 ARTIST’S IMPRESSION - AMARAVATI WATERFRONT 47
FIG.4.9 SEED: ROAD NETWORK PLAN 19 FIG.5.16 DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATING PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES FOR AMARAVATI WATERFRONT 47
FIG.4.10 SEED:TRANSIT NETWORK 20 FIG.5.17 URBAN DESIGN CONTROL - CONCEPT PLAN 48
FIG.4.11 ACTIVE EDGES ALONG THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD 22 FIG.5.18 RECOMMENDED BUILDING USE PLAN 49
FIG.4.12 TYPICAL SECTION FOR THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD 22 FIG.5.19 RECOMMENDED MANDATORY BUILDING EDGE PLAN 49
FIG.4.13 ACTIVE EDGES ALONG THE RIVER KRISHNA BOULEVARD 23 FIG.5.20 RECOMMENDED PUBLIC ACCESS PLAN 50
FIG.4.14 RIVER KRISHNA BOULEVARD 23 FIG.6.1 PROPOSED DOWNTOWN ROAD SERVING THE SEED DEVELOPMENT 52
FIG.4.15 TYPICAL SECTION FOR THE DOWNTOWN ROAD 24 FIG.6.2 DOWNTOWN ROAD CROSS-SECTION (WITHOUT RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK) 52
FIG.4.16 TYPICAL SECTION FOR THE COLLECTOR ROAD 24 FIG.6.3 DOWNTOWN ROAD CROSS-SECTION (WITH RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK) 52
FIG.4.17 ACTIVE EDGES ALONG THE DOWNTOWN ROAD 24 FIG.6.4 DOWNTOWN ROAD CROSS-SECTION INDICATING LOCATIONS FOR SERVICES AND UTILITIES. 53
FIG.4.18 SEED: PUBLIC REALM PLAN 25 FIG.6.5 DIGITAL ELEVATION ANALYSIS OF THE SEED DEVELOPMENT AREA 54
FIG.4.19 MOOD IMAGES- PARKS & GREENS 26 FIG.6.6 REALIGNMENT AND STRENGTHENING OF THE KRISHNA RIVER BUND 55
FIG.4.20 SEED DEVELOPMENTS CLIMATIC STRATEGIES 28 FIG.6.7 RAISING OF PLATFORM LEVELS FOR THE SEED DEVELOPMENT AND ISLAND 55
FIG.4.21 TYPICAL ROAD SECTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE IN CREATING A SUITABLE MICRO-CLIMATE 28 FIG.6.8 PROPOSED WATER CHANNEL WITHIN THE SEED DEVELOPMENT TO BE CREATED BY DREDGING 55
FIG.4.22 SEED: AMENITIES PLAN 29 FIG.6.9 CONSTRUCTION OF DIVERSION DRAINS AROUND THE SEED DEVELOPMENT 55
FIG.4.23 EXAMPLES OF CITY LEVEL PUBLIC FACILITIES 29 FIG.6.10 WATER SUPPLY STRATEGY FOR SEED DEVELOPMENT 56
FIG.4.24 SEED: LANDMARKS , NODES, VIEWS AND VISTAS 30 FIG.6.11 SEED DEVELOPMENT WATER SUPPLY NETWORK, BY PHASES: PHASE 1, 2,3,4 & 5 57
FIG.4.25 MOOD IMAGES- LANDMARK BUILDINGS 30 FIG.6.12 WASTE WATER STRATEGY FOR SEED DEVELOPMENT 58
FIG.4.26 CAPITAL CITY RELIGIOUS TOURISM PLAN 32 FIG.6.13 POSSIBLE ROUTES TO THE SOLID WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY IN GUNTUR 59
FIG.4.27 SEED: TOURISM PLAN 32 FIG.6.14 PROPOSED DIVERSION OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES AROUND THE SEED DEVELOPMENT 60
FIG.4.28 ACTIVATING THE WATERFRONT WITH BUND AS THE PROMENADE 36 FIG.6.15 EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINES AROUND THE SEED DEVELOPMENT 60
FIG.4.29 BUND AS ACTIVE PUBLIC SPACE 36 FIG.6.16 SEED DEVELOPMENT POWER SUPPLY NETWORK, BY PHASES 61
FIG.4.30 BUND INTEGRATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT 37 FIG.6.17 PROPOSED TELECOM NETWORK 62
FIG.4.31 MASSING AND SKYLINE 38
iv FIG.6.18 PRELIMINARY TIMELINE FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT WORKS TO SUPPORT SEED FIG.8.10 ACTION PLAN 5: DEVELOP PROPOSED WASTE WATER NETWORK 91
DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 63 FIG.8.11 ACTION PLAN 6: DIVERT OVERHEAD POWER LINES 91
FIG.7.1 LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL START-UP 66 FIG.8.12 ACTION PLAN 7: DEVELOP PROPOSED POWER SUPPLY NETWORK 91
FIG.7.2 SITE COMPATIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY 67
FIG.7.3 LAND PARCELS SAFEGUARDED FOR THE INDUSTRIAL START-UP DEVELOPMENT 67
FIG.7.4 BROAD LAND USE PLAN 68
FIG.7.5 FLEXIBLE SUBDIVISION 68
FIG.7.6 PARCELLATION PLAN FOR THE CLUSTERS NORTH OF THE PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY 69
FIG.7.7 PARCELLATION PLAN FOR THE CLUSTERS SOUTH OF THE PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY 69 LIST OF TABLES
FIG.7.8 TYPICAL LAYOUT OF STANDARD FACTORY 69 TABLE 2.1 EXISTING LAND DISTRIBUTION 10
FIG.7.9 GREEN BUFFERS AND INTERNAL GREEN SPINES 70 TABLE 4.1 PROVISION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES (BASED ON URDFI GUIDELINES) 29
FIG.7.10 GREEN BUFFERS AND INTERNAL INTERACTIVE GREEN SPINES 70 TABLE 4.2 SEED: LANDUSE DISTRIBUTION TABLE 40
FIG.7.11 STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR AMENITY CENTRE 71 TABLE 6.1 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE 53
FIG.7.12 BASIC FACILITIES IN INTERACTIVE AMENITY CENTRES 71 TABLE 6.2 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR FLOOD MANAGEMENT 55
FIG.7.13 PLOT RATIO PLAN 71 TABLE 6.3 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY 57
FIG.7.14 BUILDING HEIGHT PLAN 72 TABLE 6.4 WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS 57
FIG.7.15 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUILDING HEIGHT AND PLOT RATIO 72 TABLE 6.5 SEWAGE TREATMENT PROJECTIONS 58
FIG.7.16 CROSS SECTION ILLUSTRATES ROAD BUFFER 73 TABLE 6.6 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY 58
FIG.7.17 EGRESS AND INGRESS PLAN 73 TABLE 6.7 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 59
FIG.7.18 ENVISAGED URBAN DESIGN INTENTION 74 TABLE 6.8 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY 61
FIG.7.19 CLUSTERS WITH LOGISTICS FACILITIES LOCATED NORTH OF THE PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY 75 TABLE 6.9 POWER DEMAND AND THE SUBSTATIONS TO BE BUILT TO SERVE EACH PHASE 61
FIG.7.20 VARIOUS SIZES OF BUILDINGS AND LANDS 76 TABLE 6.10 CRDA’S FOLLOW UP ACTIONS FOR TELECOMS NETWORK 62
FIG.7.21 SAMPLE DESIGN OF PERIMETER WALL 77 TABLE 7.1 OVERALL LAND USE AREAS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL START-UP AREA 67
FIG.7.22 THE INDUSTRIAL START-UP DEVELOPMENT OF AMARAVATI CITY 77 TABLE 7.2 BROAD UTILITIES DEMAND (INDUSTRIAL ZONES) 79
FIG.7.23 VARIOUS SIZES OF BUILDINGS AND LANDS 78 TABLE 8.1 SEED: PHASE WISE LANDUSE DISTRIBUTION TABLE 89
FIG.7.24 EXISTING FLOOD PLAN 78
FIG.7.25 PROPOSED DRAINAGE NETWORK 78
FIG.7.26 PROPOSED WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AND TAPPING POINT 79
FIG.7.27 PROPOSED SEWERAGE NETWORK AND DISCHARGE POINT TO TRUNK SEWER 80
FIG.7.28 SOLID WASTE TO TRANSFER STATION 80
FIG.7.29 PROPOSED POWER NETWORK AND 33KV SUB-STATION LOCATION- 81
FIG.8.1 PHASE 1 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN 84
FIG.8.2 PHASE 2 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN 85
FIG.8.3 PHASE 3 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN 86
FIG.8.4 PHASE 4 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN 87
FIG.8.5 PHASE 5 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN 88
FIG.8.6 ACTION PLAN 1: CONSTRUCT PROPOSED DOWNTOWN ROADS 90
FIG.8.7 ACTION PLAN 2: DEVELOP THE DOWNTOWN ROAD 90
FIG.8.8 ACTION PLAN 3: CONSTRUCT FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES 90
FIG.8.9 ACTION PLAN 4: DEVELOP PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY NETWORK 90
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PREFACE
Project Background Ltd were appointed by the Singapore goals and strategies to guide the future
Andhra Pradesh is building a new government to undertake the master development within the capital city.
Capital City following the bifurcation planning for the Andhra Pradesh The master plan further presented
of the state in February 2014. The new Capital City Project. Surbana was the Zoning and Landuse plans that translate
city is located between Vijayawada lead consultant in planning, urban the city’s goals and strategies into
and Guntur and it is envisaged to be a design and infrastructure planning; and implementable plans and framework.
world class Capital City for the people Jurong, the sub-consultant conducted The proposal also presented the
of Andhra Pradesh. the economic studies, positioning and development phasing and action plans
industrial estate planning. to provide a clear mechanism for
Project Scope and Commission- development.
ing This project comprises of the following
On 08 December 2014, the milestones: Completion of the third mile-
governments of Singapore and Andhra Capital Region Plan stone
Pradesh signed a Memorandum of - To set the planning direction and This report presents the SEED
Understanding to collaborate on the strategies for the Capital Region of development Master plan proposal
master planning and development of Andhra Pradesh. elaborating the goals and strategies for
the new Andhra Pradesh Capital City. Capital City Master Plan the SEED development. The master plan
The Memorandum of Understanding - To prepare a detailed Master plan provides a clear growth direction for the
was signed between the Infrastructure (Landuse and Zoning Plans) for the new SEED development area by providing a
Corporation of Andhra Pradesh and Capital City of Andhra Pradesh. detailed landuse plan and simulation.
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore Seed Development Master Plan The report further presents strategic
and witnessed by Chief Minister of - To prepare Urban Design and development phasing and action plans
Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu development control guidelines for the which provide a clear mechanism for
Naidu and Singapore’s Second Minister first section of the Capital City directing the future development.
for Trade and Industry of Singapore, S.
Iswaran. Capital Region Plan The completion of SEED Master Plan
The Capital Region Plan submitted at Report, earmarks the completion of
The Centre for Liveable Cities and the end of stage 1, provided a regional the third and final milestone for the
Singapore Cooperation Enterprise master plan that would provide a guide Singapore-Andhra Pradesh Capital City
have also provided their expertise for the future development of the collaboration project.
and assistance in master planning and Capital Region Area and the new city.
development of Andhra Pradesh’s The completion of the Capital Region
institutional capacity in urban Plan on 30 March 2015 marked the
governance and related areas through achievement of the first milestone for
training programmes for AP officials the Singapore-Andhra Pradesh Capital
responsible for the development of the City collaboration project.
Capital City.
Capital City Master Plan
Surbana International Consultants The Capital City Master plan submitted
Pte Ltd and Jurong Consultants Pte at the end of stage 2 presented the
View from the Prakasam Barrage Road
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and organizations for their invaluable insights and
contributions towards the preparation of the “SEED Master Plan Report.”
Giridhar Aramane, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department
Srikant Nagulapalli, IAS, Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, Vijayawada
Pothireddy Thimma Reddy, Director of Town & Country Planning
Dr. Pamu Panddu Runga Rao, Enginnering in Chief, Public Health
Avula Suresh, Additional Director, Town Planning
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents the “SEED Development Master Plan”. Before presenting the Detailed Master
plan proposal, the report elaborates the Site selection process and the detailed site analysis
undertaken by the planning teams. This analysis forms the basis for the preparation of the Master
plan. A Smart City Framework guides the vision and goals for the SEED development, these goals
are translated into a set of development strategies which guide the development’s various urban
design layers. These include, Jobs and Homes for all, World Class Infrastructure, Clean and Green,
Quality Living, and Identity and Heritage.
The various urban design strategies are translated into the landuse plan for the SEED development
area. Further, the report presents the implementation strategies including Phasing plans and Follow
up Actions for the SEED development area.
Note: Artist impressions are subjected to detailed design development
Site Selection
Site Selection Options Preferred Site Option
Before proceeding with the Master plan proposal, a site selection process was undertaken by the Consultants. Considering the pros and cons, both from a design point of view and respecting the aspirations of the
In order to select the best suited location for the SEED development 3 alternative Site Scenarios were presented Andhra Pradesh Government, a revised final option was prepared that captured the desirable characteristics
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to the Honourable Chief Minister and the CRDA based on a Site selection criteria. from the options. Primarily, this option is a modified version of Option 1. The SEED development focus is
retained along the southern bank of Krishna river. The cardinal north-south axis will house the government
core buildings. The deviation from Option 1 is that in order to achieve the ceremonial and grand quality
of the axis, the government core functions will be distributed along this north-south axis with maximum
concentration on the northern end. Neerukonda hill forms the southern termination of this axis. To the
north, the visual axis extends all the way to the Kondapalli Hill Forest.
The resultant chosen outcome for the SEED development location also considers the critical distance
necessary between the Government Administrative core and the existing Vijayawada city. This critical
distance allows to capture the synergies of the adjacency of the 1+ million population in Vijayawada, but
at the same time retains enough distance to create a new identity for the new Capital City. The natural
Alternative 1A Alternative 1B direction of growth of the SEED development will help expand and bridge the gap between Vijayawada and
the new Government Core.
Identification of Urban design Site: Scenario 1
Alternative 2A Alternative 2B
Identification of Urban design Site: Scenario 3 Final Chosen Option for the SEED Development Area
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Smart City Framework
With the cities around the globe gearing up towards be-
coming “Smart”, it is important to establish a clear frame- XI
work that will help to achieve this Vision. The Govern-
ment of India has recently announced their plans to plan
for 100 Smart Cities around the country, which includes
several State Capitals. Amaravati, the new State Capital of
Andhra Pradesh offers an excellent opportunity to realise
this target as it is mostly being built on a greenfield site,
with minimal constraints for development. Amaravati’s vi-
sion has been established
as the “People’s Capital”.
Therefore, it is necessary to
SMART
fine-tune this framework
to achieve this Vision. As
such, the framework that
has been developed con-
sists of 6 Goals, 2 each to
respond to the 3 pillars of
sustainability. Another key factor that contributes to the
Smartness of a city is technology that cuts across all these
goals. The master plan allows for technology to be inte-
grated and as a result enhance the overall Smartness to a
next level. The 6 Smart Goals established specifically for
Amaravati have been elaborated on the following page.
This report will focus on how these Goals have been trans-
lated from the Capital Region, Capital City down to the
SEED Development Master plan and to demonstrate their
application within the SEED area.
Smart City Goals
Jobs and Homes for All World Class Infrastructure
The first and most important goal for Amaravati is to generate jobs and Developing a state of art transportation network is paramount to any world
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provide homes for all. People belonging to all strata of society, irrespective of class city. Whether it is roads, metro-rail or waterways, convenience of commute
their financial and social status, will be able to find a source of income and plays an extremely important role in the economic success of a city. This has
an affordable home within the newly planned city. The SEED Development been demonstrated in most of the successful cities around the world. Factors
will lay the foundation stone to achieve this goal. Hence, it becomes critical to such as the time required for home to work commute, airport to city commute
demonstrate how Jobs and Homes for All has been achieved within this startup has proved to help attract investments to cities along with adding the necessary
development area. Technology enablers such as cellphone and internet access help people search for convenience for the residents and workers. In addition to this, technology needs to be induced to extract
relevant opportunities and make this process very convenient for the residents and workers. Along with maximum potential of the hard infrastructure. Data analytics and inputs can help take the efficiency of
this, skill development programs will also help strengthen the economic base of the city by creating the transport infrastructure to levels never seen before. The SEED Development shall become a benchmark
necessary workforce. to achieve this for the rest of the city and region at large.
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Smart City Layers
Jobs and Homes for all Clean and Green Quality Living
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Mixed - use
High Rise Residential
Mid Rise residential
Low Rise Residential
Habitations
Convention Centre and Offices Primary Greens Transit Oriented Developments
Offices/IT/Hospitality Secondary Greens Schools
Business Park Pedestrian Paths Neighborhood Parks
Government Administration Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Centres
1km TOD Catchment Area
400m Walkability Radius
Proposed Employment and Residential uses Proposed Green and Blue Network Proposed Civic Amenities
4 hierarchies of commercial and 5 types of residential developments A well woven network of parks and open spaces weaves through the As Downtown is the vibrant heart of the City several important city and
have been proposed within the SEED area. development terminating at the vibrant public river Krishna waterfront. town level public facilities have been planned within the SEED area.
Semi Expressway
Arterial Roads 220/132 kV Substation
Sub Arterial Road 132/33 kV Substation
Downtown Road 33/11kV Substation
Collector Roads 132 kV Transmission Power lines
Transit Oriented Developments 33 kV Transmission Power Lines
High Speed Rail 11kV Distribution Power Lines Landmarks Buildings
BRT Water Distribution Centres View Corridors
MRT Water Mains
Water Taxi Sewage Lifting Stations
MRT Stations Proposed Trunk Sewers
BRT Stops Temporary STP
Proposed Transportation network Proposed Infrastructure Layout Proposed Landmarks,Views and Vistas
A well connected road and public transportation has been proposed A well integrated network of Flood manag., Water Supply, Sewerage, 11 important landmarks and 3 view corridors have been proposed
within the SEED area. Solid Waste & Power supply has been proposed within the SEED area. within the SEED development to create a unique identity.
SEED Master Plan
SEED: MASTER PLAN • To create a unique skyline for the
City.
The various urban design strategies
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are translated into the illustrated Special focus has been laid on 4
landuse plan for the SEED development important nodes which establish the
area. The plan creates 635,000 jobs character of the SEED Development.
and accommodates over 300,000 These key nodes include Amaravati
residential population within the 1694 Government Core, Amaravati
ha SEED area. The Master plan on the Downtown, Amaravati Gateway and
right, illustrates the proposed Master Amaravati Waterfront. Special place
plan for the SEED development. The making strategies have been proposed
strategies and proposals for the landuse for these nodes.
plan include:
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Amaravati Gateway F & B , Retail, outdoor Amaravati Waterfront Amphitheater Promenade
refreshment areas
This node will create the first impression of the The Amaravati waterfront is envisioned as an active
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city and SEED development. It has been designed recreational uses. The key place making strategies
in a way to create the necessary impact that for the Amaravati waterfront include:
one needs to feel while entering the Capital City. • Large public buildings are proposed along the
Following strategies will help achieve the above: waterfront to attract people to the waterfront.
• The bridge is designed in itself to become a In accordance to this, large public spaces have
symbol of the city to welcome the arrivals. been designed to accommodate these numbers.
• Appropriate parcels have been identified to be • The buildings and public spaces are designed to
developed for the Iconic Gateway towers and to barrier free in order to integrate the interiors
emphasize the grandeur effect of entering the and exteriors.
capital city. Artist’s Impression - Amaravati Gateway • The ground level of these buildings are Artist’s Impression - Amaravati Waterfront
• This has been further enhanced by carefully Open to sky public encouraged to have direct access from the Barrier free
setting back the building to create a larger activities public spaces. public spaces
green/public space in front of the building that • The Amaravati plaza is a grand plaza that will
allows one to appreciate the buildings. These be a multipurpose space housing activities such
will be active urban spaces with F&B, retail, and as waterfront amphitheaters, traditional street
also showcasing open air performances. hawkers, etc in order to create an interesting yet
• These spaces are seamlessly connected to the compatible mix of activities.
wetland park and the public waterfront.
• The rooftop of the podium building will be
visible while arriving from the iconic bridge Building setback to Commercial Seamless pedestrian
and is proposed to house open to sky public create larger public Edge along the connection to wetland Seamless pedestrian Promenade integrating
activities. space public space park connection to BRT station with the building
Amaravati Gateway - Public Realm Amaravati Waterfront - Public Realm
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18% 18% 18% 11% 35%
Total SEED Area Total SEED Area Total SEED Area Total SEED Area Total SEED Area
2.49 mil m2 4.03 mil m2 4.04 mil m2 3.29 mil m2 3.35 mil m2
Gross Floor Area Gross Floor Area Gross Floor Area Gross Floor Area Gross Floor Area
Phase 1: 365 ha Phase 2: 381 ha Phase 3: 294 ha Phase 4: 226 ha Phase 5: 426.36 ha
The government administrative centre After having established the State Following up from Phase 2, the The highest commercial value parcels The final phase of SEED is strategically
needs to move to the new capital city Capital headquarters in Phase 1, there developments will be similar to Phase are reserved to be developed in this planned towards the public waterfront
at the outset. Therefore, the logical will be natural growth moving eastward 1. The eastern part of the downtown phase. The Gateway Commercial uses. Although it takes up the highest
sequencing of phasing starts from the along the already built downtown core will be developed during this node, that will become the landmark share of land compared to other
western end of SEED development. road. Functionally, this will house more phase. development that welcomes the people phases, the idea is to have lesser
The developments that will come up commercial areas as the area includes while arriving from the Iconic bridge intensity developments more catered
around the government administrative part of the downtown, which is the Key Development Projects across the river will be developed to serve the catchment of the SEED, the
core will be able to take advantage of high-rise high-density node within the This phase will primarily focus on the in this phase. The development of city and the region as a whole.
the synergies and economies of scale SEED development. downtown commercial and the eastern this phase will conclusion of the high
that will be brought due to shifting of business park development. Phase 3 density developments within SEED. Key Development Projects
over a couple of thousands government Key Development Projects will create 4.04 million square meters This phase will focus on the iconic
employees and their families. Key projects in this phase include of Gross Floor Area. Key Development Projects river Krishna waterfront and the island
the Transit Oriented high density Key development in this phase include cluster. The waterfront houses the
Key Development Projects commercial node, 50% of the central the gateway commercial node, multi convention centre, indoor sports hub
The administrative government core downtown commercial area, a business disciplinary university and mixed use & iconic commercial blocks. The island
will be supported with residential, park cluster and number of mixed use residential clusters. The city wetland will house 9.13 ha of downtown comm.
mixed use and office clusters. developments. park will be developed in this phase. clusters, golf course and villas.
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1 INTRODUCTION
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1.4.7 Vision Formulation 1.5 ORGANIZATION the development. This description is
OF THE REPORT followed by detailed recommendations
Using the understanding of all of the for development control within these 3
above, combined with the feedback In addition to this introductory chapter, key nodes.
from the Andhra Pradesh officials the report consists of the following
during the APLUGP, the planners from chapters: Chapter 6: Infrastructure Plan
Surbana and Jurong calibrated the This chapter presents the conceptual
appropriate Vision and strategies for Chapter 2: Existing Site Analysis infrastructure proposal for the SEED
development for the Capital Region, This chapter presents the site development area. The proposal
City and the SEED development area. identification/selection process includes, flood management strategies,
and outcome. The chapter further water supply, storm water, sewerage,
1.4.8 SEED Master Plan analyses the selected site for the SEED solid waster management and power
development elaborating the area’s supply plans for the SEED development
After having completed the Capital urban design potential and challenges. area.
Region and Capital City Master Plan,
Surbana and Jurong developed detail These potentials and challenges guide Chapter 7: Industrial Start up Plan
Master Plan for SEED development the SEED development Master plan In order to create local employment
and the Industrial start up area in order described in the following chapters. opportunities, and kick start immediate
to kick start development within the economic growth, this chapter presents
Amaravati Capital City. These plans lay Chapter 3: Vision Goals and Strategies the proposed industrial startup area for
out various strategies to help achieve This chapter presents the Vision, Goals the Capital City.
the identified goals in order to develop and Strategies proposed for the SEED
this city as a world class capital city that development area. The chapter further Chapter 8: Implementation Strategies
respects its roots and people, but at presents the Smart City Framework To ensure successful implementation of
the same time lays the foundation for a developed for the SEED development the SEED development Master plan, this
state of art modern city. area. This framework further leads to chapter presents the proposed phasing
the Structure plan for the same. for the SEED development area. Five
strategies phases are presented in this
Chapter 4: SEED Development Master chapter with a brief description of key
plan projects within each phase.
This chapter presents the detailed
urban design strategies for the SEED The chapter further elaborates the
development area. It helps illustrate immediate actions to be undertaken
how the 6 goals identified in the Smart by CRDA in order to successfully
City Framework have been translated implement the Master plan.
to actual design on the ground. These
strategies are followed by the proposed
overall SEED Master plan and landuse
plan.
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2 EXISTING
CONTEXT ANALYSIS
This chapter presents a summary of the site selection exercise conducted by
the consultants in collaboration with the AP CRDA to allocate an appropriate
site for the SEED development area. The chapter further summarizes the
existing context analysis, potential and challenges for the selected SEED
development area. This analysis forms the base for guiding the Amaravati
Capital city Master plan.
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the existing city nodes, and capitalize Alternative 2A • The principal growth corridor in this option too locates the SEED CBD
on the existing Vijayawada city option is aligned along the North- development near the existing city
catchment and the growth centres. South cardinal direction aiming nodes to capitalize on the existing 7
• The site will face the North-Eastern towards the Kondapalli Fort, while growth centres.
green corridor, with Bhavani island in the secondary growth corridor is • The site will face North-East with
the foreground. aligned along the East-West axis Bhavani Island in the foreground.
• The principle growth corridor will be engaging the numerous cultural and • The principle growth corridor will be
aligned in the North-East direction heritage destinations of the city. aligned in the North-East direction
towards the valley between the • This option creates a balanced towards the valley between the
Kondapalli Hill ans Ambapuram hill distribution of important Kondapalli Hill ans Ambapuram hill
• The secondary growth corridor employment nodes within city while • The secondary growth corridor
will be aligned along the East-West creating grandeur in the city image. will be aligned along the East-West
direction to engage the city’s cultural direction to engage the city’s cultural
and heritage destinations. Alternative 2B proposes the waterfront and heritage destinations.
CBD in proximity to the proposed by
Scenario 2: “Balanced Growth” pass from Vijayawada city and the Scenario 3: Shared Growth
Scenario 2 explores the potential to administrative civic core in proximity to Scenario 3 explores the potential
develop the SEED development in the Neerukunda hill. to develop the SEED development
2 distinct clusters, one housing the along both the banks of river Krishna.
administrative civic centre and the The potentials of this option include: Although, the southern bank will house
other housing the city iconic CBD. • Similar to alternative 1B, this the CBD and administrative civic centre,
Similar to scenario 1, scenario 2 offers Alternative 2B
2 alternative site locations as well:
Considering the pros and cons, both The natural direction of growth of the
from a design point of view and SEED development will help expand
respecting the aspirations of the and bridge the gap between Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh Government, a revised and the new Government Core.
final option was prepared that captured
the desirable characteristics from the The waterfront between the SEED
options discussed earlier. development and Vijayawada will
become prime property once the first
Primarily, this option is a modified phase kicks off.
version of Option 1. The SEED
development focus is retained along It should be noted that although the
the southern bank of Krishna river. The SEED development land parcels are on
cardinal north-south axis will house the southern bank of Krishna river, the
the government core buildings. The land on the northern banks of Krishna
deviation from Option 1 is that in order river also needs to be developed
Fig.2.5 Final Chosen Option for the SEED Development Area to achieve the ceremonial and grand strategically as this will also contribute
quality of the axis, the government equally to the image of the city and
core functions will be distributed along the success of SEED development. The
this north-south axis with maximum Capital City Master Plan has allocated
concentration on the northern end. appropriate land use for the land on the
Neerukonda hill forms the southern northern banks of the river. Same holds
termination of this axis. To the north, true for the adjacent industrial and
other regional employment centers.
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2.2 SITE CONTEXT, hills encompassing the only 100% prone
POTENTIAL AND island on the river. This unique setting
CHALLENGES gives the site an edge in comparison to 9
other commercial areas within the city.
2.2.1 Site Context The site is also well connected to the
city wide green network which provides
As identified in the Capital City Master the critical green for the SEED area.
Plan the SEED Development area is
located along the river front as per Topography
the chosen development scenario The site is largely flat as it is intentionally
described in the previous section (Refer chosen in the area which least prone
figure 2.6). The chosen site carefully to flooding and can be safeguard
responds to the surrounding context from any flooding risks with minimal
by establishing a unique identity that interventions.
sits along the river Krishna waterfront
amidst the scenic hills and cluster of Existing Settlements
islands. Three small villages exist on the
site today, including, Lingayapalem,
Natural Context Uddandrayanipalem and Tallayapalem
As mentioned, the proposed site is (Mandadam). The informal settlements
strategically located along the river occupy only 29.08 ha of land with an
Krishna waterfront amidst the scenic existing population of about 4,157
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3 VISION, CONCEPT
AND STRATEGIES
This chapter establishes the overall Vision and Goals that have been applied
to the SEED Development. These have been translated all the way from the
Capital Region, Capital City down to the SEED development.
SMART
to finetune this framework
to achieve this Vision.
As such, the framework
that has been developed
consists of 6 Goals, 2 each
to respond to the 3 pillars
of sustainability. Another key factor that contributes to
the Smartness of a city is technology that cuts accross all
these goals. The masterplan allows for technology to be
integrated and as a result enhance the overall Smartness
to a next level. The 6 Smart Goals established specifically
for Amaravati have been elaborated on the following
page. This report will focus on how these Goals have been
translated from the Capital Region, Capital City down to
the SEED Development Masterplan and to demonstrate
their application within the SEED area.
This chapter first presents the detailed urban design strategies for the SEED
development area. These sections are followed by the SEED master plan
proposal and landuse plan
62,000
Government Jobs
635,000
Non Government Jobs
government jobs.
• Besides the three civic arms, the
Assembly, the Secretariat and the
gateway and mixed use developments
create over 290,000 non government
jobs on 136 ha of land area.
High court, the government core
136ha 74ha 35ha 332ha also houses other state and national Business Parks
ministries, semi-government offices In addition to these key nodes, 74ha
and public institutions. It is envisaged of High tech business parks also been
to be more round the clock uses in proposed to create over 100,000 jobs
Offices/ IT/ Hospitality Business PARK govt Mixed Use order to retain vibrancy of the space within the SEED area.
Fig.4.2 Distribution of land use throughout the day.
Fig.4.5 Mood Images - High Rise Residential Fig.4.7 Mood Images - Low Rise Residential
Fig.4.6 Mood Images - Medium Rise Residential Fig.4.8 Mood Images - Mixed use Developments
• Additionally, a high luxury villa development depends on the mixed- are planned above the commercial • Each settlement is planned • A number of vocational institutions
cluster is proposed on the island use typology which creates a 70- floors. within a different adjacent have been proposed along each of
in order to develop the island as 30% mix between residential and • The maximum height of 25 storeys context. Lingayapalem is close these settlements for promoting
lesser dense area. These are largely commercial landuses respectively. for such developments typically to the Government Core, local skill development.
supported with civic amenities in • Such developments are planned allows for 130 dwelling units to be Uddandrayanipalem is near the
close proximity. along the transit node to ensure housed in one hectare. Downtown core while Tallayapalem
• The maximum permitted height both vibrancy and vitality in the is located near the arts & culture
for such developments is 2 storeys commercial areas during non office 5. Village Residential centre.
which allows for 40 dwelling units to hours. • All existing village settlements have • The plan encourages redevelopment
be housed in one hectare. • In terms of distribution, these been protected in the landuse plan. of these areas into more planned
developments are distributed along These settlements form the vibrant developments for around 4,150
4. Mixed Use Residential the River Krishna Boulevard and green hubs of the seed development. residents. The redevelopment
• 332 Ha of land has been proposed along the down road to create a • They can also be treated as special character of each of the settlement
to accommodate over 60% of the vibrant development corridor. character places by conserving some could be conceptualized based on
residential population within the • As the first and second floor are of the traditional characteristics of the surrounding context for creating
SEED area. dedicated for commercial use, the old Amaravati city. a unique identity for each settlement.
• The mixed use residential clusters these developments activate the • The three village settlements, • The height of these settlements is
promote the ‘live, work and play’ street frontage. To ensure privacy, Lingayapalem, Uddandrayanipalem restricted to 3 storeys in order to
concept. The vibrancy of the SEED multi family residential apartments & Tallayapalem occupy 29 ha of land. create a uniform typology.
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Smart infrastructure solutions along
8%
with smart mobility are the underlying
goals for creating world class
infrastructure with in the SEED area.
5.7% Arterial
Downtown
Urban Expressways
• The urban expressway on the eastern 88km
edge of the development is the Fig.4.9 SEED: Road Network Plan
fastest link to Gannavaram Airport
from the City. It also connects the
development to Vijayawada City. Major Arterial Road Network Core and adjacent residential major vehicular traffic and mass collector road network
• This road marks the main eastern • Two major arterial roads, shown in developments. transit but also serves as the main • A large number of sub-arterial in
entrance into the SEED area and the red in figure 4.9, connect the SEED • The central boulevard entering trunk road carrying infrastructure. most cases align with the green
Capital City. area to the rest of the city. the development from south corridors.
• An iconic gateway bridge is proposed • The arterial road in the west serves provides fastest connectivity to the Sub-arterial Road Network
to celebrate this first entrance into as an important road for connecting downtown core by tapping on the • The sub arterial roads form a 1 to 1.5
the Capital City. This bridge also the Government core to NH9 in the urban express-way. km grid
plays a vital role in defining the north, and to the new proposed • The east-west arterial, the downtown • The sub-arterial network supports
City’s skyline and creating a modern airport in the south. It also acts as road, forms the main spine of the the arterial roads, and is the primary
identity. a buffer between the Government SEED development. It not only carries access to the city blocks through the
Downtown Gateway TOD Waterfront Downtown Botanical 4.2.2 Public transportation Gateway and Amaravati Downtown
Jetty TOD TOD Garden Jetty network are developments integrated with
transit stations.
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SEED development is one of the • A public open space has been
main convergence areas for high allocated adjacent to each station
traffic volume. Development of a well to enable smooth discharge of his
connected mass public transportation volume of people. These plazas and
will help in reducing the private vehicles open spaces also create relief spaces
entering the development. Thus, it along the high density corridors.
is critical for the SEED development • The MRT station integrated with the
to provide multi-modal mass transit iconic towers along the riverfront
solutions for a developing a sustainable forms a unique TOD, as it opens up
transport network. This section into the Amaravati Plaza.
illustrates the various modes of public
transport proposed for the Capital city Bus Rapid Transit Loop
and SEED development. • A Bus Rapid Transit is proposed with
the SEED development as a feeder
Mass Rapid Transit Networks system to the MRT lines. The BRT
• The mass rapid transit network loop thus taps on the MRT stations.
(MRT) within SEED development • The system also creates an
is part of the larger city wide MRT opportunity for bringing people
network. closer to the waterfront.
• Two transit lines enter the • It also connects all the civic amenities
Transit Oriented Developments development, and two other lines within the neighborhoods to create
High - speed Rail run along the development’s eastern a corridor which serves employees,
MRT Lines and western periphery. The transit visitors and residents alike.
BRT
Water Taxi lines are planned within the major • BRT stops are proposed at a walkable
MRT Stations arterial right of ways. distance of 400m-500m.
BRT Stops • A high density corridor is planned • The BRT corridor proposed along the
along the two transit lines entering River Krishna Boulevard is proposed
Fig.4.10 SEED:Transit Network the development. as a special character road. In this
• Seven transit stations are proposed road section the BRT runs on the
at a distance of 1- 1.2 km within the green belt along the canal.
SEED Development. These stations
provide an opportunity for transit
oriented developments.
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MRT Overhead
Connections
Basement parking
Arcade/ Outdoor BRT Community Park Service Bus Bicycle Pedestrian
Walkways Dining Area Tunnels Bays Lane Lane
Fig.4.14 River Krishna Boulevard
Downtown
Road Downtown road • To promote walkability, sustainable Collector road
• The downtown road is proposed as transport and an active street • The collector roads form a finer
the most vibrant street within the edge, wider pedestrian paths with 300 x 300m grid in order to create
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SEED development. canopies and arcades are proposed walkable city blocks.
• Despite being a major arterial within the 50m ROW as shown in the • These roads form the most intimate
road and the central spine for the section below. road sections that create maximum
SEED development, only a dual • Active edges are proposed along the interaction between building edges.
two road section is proposed in MRT station • The design strategy is to create
order to promote public transport • The Downtown road also doubles up numerous pedestrian friendly streets
dependency within the SEED its functions as the utility corridor within the SEED development.
development. accommodating main infrastructure • The finer grid creates more
• Since high density mixed use lines for the SEED development. intersections which supports
development are proposed along • Service tunnels are proposed under walkability within the SEED
the entire stretch, a human scale is the side walks and bicycle lanes. This development.
created through a podium tower ensures minimal interruption during
Active Edges typology. infrastructure repair works.
Downtown Road
Collector Roads • A compact road section creates an • Several infrastructure lines branch
interaction between the two edges out from this utility corridor to the
of the street. rest of the development.
Fig.4.17 Active Edges along the Downtown Road
Covered
Walkways
Fig.4.15 Typical section for the Downtown Road Fig.4.16 Typical section for the collector road
• The linear green corridors along Wetland Canal Park Canal Park Park Canal Park Park Botanical Civic Civic 25
One of the key goals of the SEED the arterial roads will have canals Park Connectors Connectors Garden Axis Plaza
development is to showcase a modern running through them.
clean and green identity of the City. The • The canal parks are proposed as the
following section explains the various extension of the arterial roads in
strategies undertaken for the public order to create a wider public realm
realm to promote the green identity. and occupy about 53 Ha of area.
• Flood mitigation is a major concern
4.3.1 Public Realm Plan for this waterfront development.
SEED development is envisioned to The canals act as storm water drains
house the People’s Waterfront. Thus discharging water into Krishna River.
the design of the public realm plays a • Other than the conventional way of
vital role while designing this area. building a concrete canal, the canals
within the canal park are proposed
Primary Green: to be build as natural truffs with a
The main strategy for the green and blue softer edge.
plan is to bring people to the Krishna • Recreational activities are proposed
waterfront to make it a active and along its edge and also within the
vibrant space. Therefore, the primary canal. Island
Promenade
green networks from the Capital City • The canals will have crossing at every
extend through the SEED area till they 5 minute walking distance to create
reach the Krishna waterfront. a barrier free space. Primary Greens
• It can be treated differently at Secondary Greens
Civic Axis different places. For instance, some Pedestrian Paths
• Civic axis is envisioned to be a sections of the canal can be covered Neighborhood Parks
ceremonial axis, from Neerukonda up to extend the public realm.
hill extending to Kondapalli forests in
north. Community Park
• This 1.2 km green axis emphasizes • The arc is the special feature of the Fig.4.18 SEED: Public Realm Plan
the democracy and people development inspired from the
282 ha
friendliness of the City. It will allow concave profile of the river.
public to physically come close the
government buildings and enjoy the
grand 100m wide linear park.
• The Community park aligning the
River Krishna Boulevard becomes an
important feature that engulfs the Primary Green
69 ha
Sec Green &
20.6 km
Pedestrian Path
• This space is designed to be multi- central core waterfront area within Neighbourhood Parks
functional where large government SEED. This park covers about 16 Ha. 80% 6% 14%
gatherings and parades can also take • The River Krishna Boulevard section
place. illustrated in figure 4.14 further
• The axis will provide an explains the character of the park.
unencumbered view from the Chief Pri Sec neighbour-
Minister’s office to the river. green Green hood parks
Botanical garden Secondary Greens activated in order to bridge this gap.
• This site occupies a very prominent A pedestrian friendly CBD is one of • Areas on the islands that do not flood
location that will become a feature basic needs of the SEED development. have be earmarked for this purpose.
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of SEED development. In order to achieve this, an intensive • The low-medium density mixed
• Botanical garden, covering 101 Ha, network of pedestrian linkages is use development on the island will
is meant to be a City park where proposed. The secondary greens are provide for a vibrant promenade
various fauna & flora of the state basically the park connectors with aligning it.
could be showcased. shaded walkways. These align with the
• It can be easily accessed by MRT BRT routes, edging the downtown core
Botanical Garden Wetland Park
and bus within 5-10 minute walking and the waterfront promenade. Tertiary network:
distance. The tertiary network completes the
Park Connectors: pedestrian network.
Wetland Park • The park connectors connect the • The collector roads form the tertiary
• Wetland park is proposed to south western green corridor to the network connecting the primary
maintain the natural beauty of the waterfront parks. greens to the neighborhood parks.
waterfront. • The eastern and western edges of • The neighborhood parks are part
• Occupying 52 ha, it is imagined to be SEED are integrated with BRT while of the amenities cluster for each
a natural public realm where passive the central two corridors form the neighborhood that act as nodes
community activities like camping, back edge of the Downtown. along this network.
barbecue, jogging and bicycling are • These 20 km of park connectors are
Neighborhood Park Civic Axis possible. imagined to have more of local street
character.
Amaravati Plaza
• Amaravati Plaza is proposed as Promenade
one of the main destinations along • A 3km long promenade is proposed
the waterfront and is also the to tie together all the waterfront
termination of the Central Boulevard. activities.
Krishna Waterfront is where most of • The bund acts as the promenade,
the activities are concentrated. which is integrated with the
• Ghats are proposed celebrating the buildings.
Krishna edge giving a unique identity • The space and the activities of the
Park Connector Network Canal Park to the river. promenade change responding
• The plaza occupies 8 ha, and also to the various programs along
provides for a foreground for the waterfront making it the City’s ‘place
iconic towers and the downtown to be’. The waterfront section further
core. explains the different public spaces
determined by promenade.
Island Promenade
• Krishna River has a 2-3km wide basin
and so the interaction between two
banks is a challenge.
Fig.4.19 Mood Images- Parks & Greens Promenade • The existing islands have been
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Note: Artist impressions are subjected to detailed design development Vibrant: Krishna River
Wetland Amaravati Botanical Civic Civic
4.3.2 Environmental Plan report (Part 2) also respond
Park Plaza Garden Axis Plaza Design Principles sensitively to the urban design
proposal.
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Micro Climate • These waterways act as important
• The north-eastern winds coming riparian corridors for preserving the
from the river Krishna will help in local flora and fauna of the region.
reducing the ambient temperature • The existing bund along the
for the SEED development area. riverfront retained and realigned
The parks and open spaces along as an important flood mitigation
the waterfront will contribute in strategy.
reducing the temperature. • A number of other sustainable
• This cool wind will then be funnelled infrastructure related strategies
into the various development including storm water management,
corridors which have also been sewerage and water supply will be
provided with water channels discussed in Chapter 6.
and tree plantations to create a
favourable ambience within the Landscape
development. • As discussed in Section 4.3, the SEED
• The funnelled air will flow into master plan proposes a number
the public plazas reducing the of primary and secondary parks
temperature and contributing to the creating a Green Image for the SEED
stack effect created by the high rise area.
buildings along the public plazas. • Large parks have been planned
Peripheral Green Corridor • The numerous pocket parks and open along the waterfront and greenery
Primary Greens spaces within the SEED Development is induced into the typical street
Pocket Parks will also contribute in creating a section as illustrated in Figure 4.21.
Bund comfortable micro climate.
Wind Corridors
• The SEED development is bounded Green Buildings
Wind - trapping Plazas
by waterbodies and city parks in the • The urban design proposal supports
northern and southern peripheries. and encourages development of
Fig.4.20 SEED Developments climatic strategies These help in reducing the over all Green Buildings within the SEED
pollution level from entering to the area. As it is an important catalytic
development. project, both public and private
developments should be encouraged
Water Sensitive Urban Design to be registered and certified with
• Water is a critical resource which in the Indian Green Building Council
abundance in the SEED development (IGBC) and GRIHA.
area due to proximity to the river. • The overall layout for the SEED
• The urban design proposal carefully area development supports Green
brings in water from the river Building developments in terms of
Arcade/ Outdoor Softer Edge Water Bus Service Bicycle through streams and canals. site orientation and other green
Walkways Dining Area BRT Chanel Bays Tunnels Lane Pedestrian Lane • The ABC waterways strategy features.
Fig.4.21 Typical road sections that contribute in creating a suitable micro-climate explained in the Capital City Master
into the SEED master plan. and neighbourhood level civic facilities,
including:
City Level Facilities
As the SEED development area • 16 Ha of land is proposed for primary
houses the Capital city’s downtown schools, secondary schools and
and administrative government core, junior colleges.
special land has been allocated for a • 332 Ha of mixed use developments
number of city level public amenities which will include small crutches,
including: learning schools, community halls,
grocery stores, etc.
• International level Indoor stadium
Amravati
• Iconic City gallery The plan ensures wakability as most of
Plaza
• Performance venue these developments have been planned
• International Convention centre within 5-10 mins walking distance from
• Regional Hospital the transit stations. Transit Oriented Developments (TOD)
• A state level university and other Schools
higher education institutions Neighborhood Parks
• Botanical gardens Neighborhood Centres
1km TOD Catchment Area Botanical
Garden
Proposed Regional Level Facility Provision for the Capital city 400m Walkability Radius Civic Plaza
Vocational / ICT Institute 1 per 1 million population. 4.0 ha site.
Fig.4.22 SEED: Amenities Plan
Engineering College 1 per 1 million population. 4.0 ha site
Educational
Medical College 1 per 1 million population. 15.0 ha site
Facilities
Profession College 1 per 1 million population. 6.0 ha site
Nursing College 1 per 1 million population. 2.0 ha site
Health Multi-speciality Hospital 1 per 100,000. 6.3 Ha
Facilities District Hospital 1 per 250,000 population. 6.0 ha site
Sports & District Sports Centre 1 for every 100,000 population. 8.0 ha site.
recreation Divisional Sports Centre 1 for every 1million population. 20.0 ha site.
District Office 1 per 1 million population. 4.8 ha site
Civic facilities Police Line 1 per 2 million population. 6.0 ha site.
District Jail 1 per 1 million population. 10.0 ha site.
Table 4.1 Provision of Public facilities (Based on URDFI Guidelines) Fig.4.23 Examples of City level Public Facilities
Gateway Arts & Performance Iconic Downtown Regional 4.5 IDENTITY AND Iconic Towers:
Commercial Culture Center Center Tower Towers University
HERITAGE The two buildings along the central
Gateway boulevard abutting the Amaravati Plaza
30 Bridge Indoor Sports
University
Center
Assembly and
Secretariate
4.5.1 Landmarks are proposed as the iconic twin towers
Landmarks are proposed to create an that will help create a modern image
Convention identity and sense of place within SEED
Primary (Public) Green Network
for Amaravati. These will be the tallest
Center Secondary Green Networkdevelopment. Some of the important buildings in the City.
Wetland
City
Pedestrian Network Network
ones are below:
Park Pocket Park
Gallery
Waterfront Park
Gateway Bridge and Commercial:
Assembly and Secretariat: The first bridge that will be constructed
The two functions are proposed within and become the gateway to the new
one landmark complex that creates capital city is the one on the eastern
Iconic the main image of Amaravati City. This edge of SEED development. It is very
Bridge building cluster has been strategically important that this bridge is developed
positioned to represent the State as an icon and symbol of the new capital
Government headquarters. It offers city. Few parcels that will be visible
unencumbered views of the Krishna while entering through this gateway
river to the north, the Neerukonda will be developed as iconic towers to
hill to the south along the north-south mark the importance.
ceremonial axis.
Amravati
Plaza
4.5.2 Views and Vistas
City Gallery:
A gallery is proposed showcasing the It should be noted that each of
Landmark Buildings development history and the heritage the above mentioned landmark
View Corridors of the City. This occupies the nothern tip developments either offer a view from
of the ceremonial government axis and or to the development. For example,
also will become one of the gateway the Gateway Commercial and City
Botanical developments when the bridge to west Gallery can be viewed while entering
Garden of the SEED development comes up. the capital city, whereas the Assembly
Civic Plaza
and Secretariat will offer axial views
Fig.4.24 SEED: Landmarks , nodes, views and vistas Convention Center, Indoor Sports for the building users from within.
Center, Arts & Cultural Center, The important views and vistas are
Performing Arts Center: highlighted in Figure 4.24.
Few of these nodal buildings are
proposed as terminations of the central
and most important section of the
waterfront. This is illustrated in Figure
4.24. THey help in structuring the SEED
development and concentrating the
focus and importance of public uses on
the waterfront.
Convention Centre Performance Centre Arts & Culture Center / Library
Fig.4.25 Mood Images- Landmark Buildings
Note: Artist impressions are subjected to detailed design development Ceremonial: Government Core
Gateway Arts & Downtown 4.5.3 Tourism Plan 4 key categories, namely Waterfront
Tower Culture Center Towers tourism, Culture and Heritage, Nature
To U 9 The Tourism Plan proposes a number tourism, and Entertainment across the
32 nd University
Cav avali of attractions within the SEED SEED Development area, based on the
es
Development area. These attractions landscape offered. These attractions
To
8
Ka em
are connected to the City wide tourism have been strategically planned to
na pl
T
kD e
4 circuits which lead to the historic tap on the surrounding context and
ur
ga
Undavalli Caves, and Kanak Durga location within the capital city. The plan
Gateway temple in the east, Amaravathi Buddha capitalizes on the existing river Krishna
Bridge 19 Statue in the west and the Kondapalli and the scenic island by providing key
To Neerukonda
15 fort in the north (Figure 4.26). Tourism attractions along their waterfront.
16 developments have been planned in
Hill
3
1 13
2
18
14 20
17
Downtown
Jetty
Performance Iconic
Center Tower 5 6
7
Tourist Circuit To Amaravati
Iconic Wetland
34 Bridge Park
Promenade
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Downtown
Jetty
Golf Course
Amaravati
Plaza
Iconic
Tower
Indoor Sports Convention
Center Center
Botanical
Garden Jetty
River Krishna
Note: Artist impressions are subjected to detailed design development SEED Development Masterplan
4.7 SEED: MASTER PLAN solutions: The plan proposes smart
infrastructure solutions along with
The various urban design strategies smart mobility for creating a world
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discussed in the previous section class Central Business District.
combine to form a comprehensive • To ensure good quality living:
landuse as illustrated in Figure 4.33. The SEED Urban Design proposal
The plan is proposed to create 635,000 incorporates ensure good quality
jobs and accommodates over 300,000 living standards into the SEED master
residential population within the SEED plan.
development. The strategies and • To create an identity and sense of
proposals for the landuse plan include: place within SEED development,
landmark structures are proposed
• To create a variety of sustainable • To promote culture and heritage of
jobs by devising an effective strategy Amaravati City: The Tourism Plan
for employment distribution. proposes a number of attractions
• To provide for variety of lifestyle : within the SEED Development area.
The plan proposes 4 main residential • To create a unique skyline for the
typologies for the SEED development City.
• To create for world class infrastructure
This chapter presents the detailed urban design approach for the 4 key
nodes of the development. These nodes include Amaravati Government
Core, Amaravati Downtown, Amaravati Gateway and Amaravati Waterfront.
This description is followed by detailed recommendations for development
control within these key nodes.
Activity generating Active use like retail, Spillage of activities on to Covered Outdoor
uses at ground level restaurants, cafes the green space Walkway Refreshment Area
Legend
1.Assembly and Secretariat
2.Civic Axis Underpass to allow for
3.Civic Plaza seamless connectivity
4.High Court
5.City Gallery between Civic Axis & Civic Civic Axis functioning as park as well as
6.State Ministries Plaza the place for government ceremonies
7.Government Housing
Fig.5.1 Illustrative Plan: Amaravati Fig.5.4 Diagram illustrating placemaking strategies for Amaravati Government Node Fig.5.3 Artist’s Impression - Amaravati Government Node
Government Node
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5.2 AMARAVATI • Vehicular access is discouraged transit and commercial node.
DOWNTOWN along the central boulevard as it is a • Small pocket parks will complement
Major arterial road. This also allows the city level green spaces to create 45
The Amaravati Downtown is the continuity of the active building breathing semi-public gathering
commercial heart of the Capital city. edges.
This area has the best access through • The buildings are designed to be 2
public transit. Therefore, the following integrated seamlessly with the MRT
4
strategies will help exploit maximum stations to allow comfort for the 2
potential: commuters. 5
• The buildings along the central • The landmark towers that are 2
1
boulevard are proposed to have illustrated in Figure xyz, will be
3
no setbacks and active uses such integrated with MRT stations so that Legend
1.Downtown TOD 6
as retail, restaurants, cafes on the commuters can directly access the
2.Downtown Commercial
ground storey. These will be allowed buildings from the station level. 3.Mixed-use development
to spill over on to the walkways in • The corners of the building at the 4.Central Boulevard 3
order to create an active building illustrated junction will receive 5.Canal Park
6.Downtown Road
edge. special articulation in order to
accentuate its importance as a Fig.5.5 Location Plan - Amaravati Downtown Fig.5.6 Illustrative Plan: Amaravati Downtown
No setback MRT Active use like retail, Spillage of commercial Active use like retail, Outdoor Bicycle Bus-bay
restaurants, cafes Refreshment Lane
restaurants, cafes activities on to the green space
Area
Building setback to create Iconic Gateway Open to sky public Access from local Iconic Gateway
larger public space Tower emphasizing activities roads Tower
grandeur entrance
Active urban F & B , Retail, outdoor Overhead
spaces refreshment areas bridge
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5.4 AMARAVATI • The ground level of these buildings
WATERFRONT are encouraged to have direct access 1
from the public spaces. 47
The Amaravati waterfront is envisioned • The Amaravati plaza is a grand plaza
2
as an active public waterfront with city that will be a multipurpose space
level commercial and recreational uses. housing activities such as waterfront
The key place making strategies for the amphitheaters, traditional street 3
Amaravati waterfront include: hawkers, etc in order to create an
• Large public buildings are proposed interesting yet compatible mix of
Legend 4
to attract people to the waterfront. activities.
1.Convention Centre 5
In accordance to this, large public 2.Indoor Sports Centre 8
8 6
spaces have been designed to The adjacent figures help further Fig.5.13 Location Plan - Amaravati 3.Restaurants/ cafes
4.Amaravati Plaza 9
accommodate these numbers. illustrate these strategies. Gateway 7
5.Promenade
• The buildings and public spaces 6.Performance Centre
are designed to be barrier free in 7.Arts & Culture Centre
order to integrate the interiors and 8. Iconic Towers
9. Waterfront MRT Station
exteriors.
Fig.5.14 Illustrative Plan: Amaravati Waterfront
Activity generating Spillage of Barrier free Open to sky public Performance Amphitheater Promenade
activities Center
uses at ground level activities on to the public spaces
green space
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6 INFRASTRUCTURE
PROPOSAL
The immediate infrastructural requirements have been identified in this
proposal. This is to guide the future detailed studies and immediate action
plans that will be required to provide infrastructure for the Capital City Seed
Development.
Fig.6.2 Schematic Design of the Downtown Road cross-section (without Rapid Transit Network) Fig.6.3 Schematic Design of the Downtown Road cross-section (with Rapid Transit Network)
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6.1.3 Downtown Road This road reserve width includes space Fig.6.2 shows a schematic of the An integrated Utility or Services 6.1.6 Follow Up Actions
for future expansion, space for Rapid Downtown Road cross-section. Corridor may be constructed within
A Downtown Road connecting the Transit Networks in the future, and the side tables of the road. By doing so, It is recommended that a Downtown 53
Seed Development to the existing road space to accommodate pedestrians, 6.1.4 Bridge and Semi- maintenance or upgrade works would Road study be carried out to study
network is required. cyclists, as well as public transport Expressway have minimal impact on traffic flow. This the alignment, topography, and
infrastructure such as bus stops and would also help developments connect construction.
A corridor for the Downtown Road has traffic signals. The bridge and semi-expressway east of to the services without affecting the
been identified in the Capital City master the Seed Development site is currently roads and traffic. As part of this study, the details and
plan as shown in Fig.6.1. It runs along In the initial stage, developments along being developed and constructed. The guidelines for the Utility Corridor should
the construction access road alignment the Downtown Road will not be of high timely completion of the bridge and The Utility Corridor should not be be developed to guide its construction,
within the Seed Development. intensity. However, it is necessary to semi-expressway is vital to support the developed solely along the Downtown as well as to ensure that space is
ensure that development along the Seed Development. Road Corridor; the schematic design allocated for the various utilities.
The Downtown Road is essential as it is Downtown Road do not encroach into needs to account for the extension
intended as the gateway into the CBD the road reserve. 6.1.5 Utility Corridors of the Utility Corridors to the As part of the study, the utility
core and the Administrative Core. ancillary infrastructure such as Water agencies and local authorities should
It is recommended that a study be The following services are to be Distribution Centres, Sewage Treatment be consulted so that the development
It is proposed to be located conducted to ensure that the proposed provided as part of the Downtown Plants, and Electrical Sub-stations. requirements for the Downtown Road
approximately 1km north of the alignment for the Downtown Road is Street development:- is safeguarded.
Vijayawada-Amaravathi Road / feasible, and to develop guidelines for • Water Supply
Rayapudi Main Road, and runs parallel the developments along this corridor • Sewerage
to these roads. Its approximate length to maintain the desired setback from • Power Supply
is 7km.As the Downtown Road will be the road reserve. • Telecoms
used as the main development corridor, As shown in Fig.6.4, sufficient space Table 6.1 CRDA’s Follow Up Actions for Road Infrastructure
the recommended road reserve width For the startup phase, the Downtown has been reserved for the different
is 50m. Road will be designed as a two-lane utilities within the Right-of-Way of the
Construction of Construction Access Road from Prakasam
dual-carriageway with a wide median. Downtown Road.
Barrage to Administrative Core / Seed Development
CRDA to construct the construction access road leading from the
1
Prakasam Barrage using the existing road alignments where possible
Construction of Downtown Road for the Seed Development
2 Design and construct the Downtown Road, including short-term and
long-term sizing of the road
Construction of Utilities Corridor and All Infrastructure within
the Downtown Road Reserve/Right of Way (ROW)
Carry out a study to identify key utility providers and their requirements
3
for the utilities corridor
Design and construct Utilities Corridor and all infrastructure along
the Downtown Road Reserve/Right of Way (ROW), taking into account
4
tapping points for the developers to connect utilities with minimum dis-
ruption to the road traffic
Design and construct all infrastructure such as utilities, bus bays, street
5
furniture, planting, street lighting etc
Fig.6.4 Proposed Downtown Road Cross-section indicating possible locations for services and utilities.
6.2 FLOOD MANAGEMENT 6.2.2 Flood Protection from
Kondaveeti Vagu
The Seed Development is located
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within the Kondaveeti Vagu catchment. Fig.6.5 shows the results of the digital
Kondaveeeti Vagu is a tributary of elevation analysis. Based on satellite
Krishna River, with a catchment area of imagery and topographical surveys, the
approximately 453 square kilometres. ground levels at the Seed Development
are higher than the reported inundation
There are two possible causes of level.
inundation at the Seed Development:
fluvial flow from the Krishna River and The satellite data / imagery is
runoff from the Kondaveeti Vagu. sufficiently accurate, and therefore it is
currently not possible to determine the
Based on historical data and past actual area of inundation based on the
reports, the maximum flood level of existing data.
Krishna River at Prakasam Barrage
(approximately 9km downstream of For the purposes of the Seed
site) is +21.7m above mean sea level Development plan, the recommended
(AMSL). platform level is +25m AMSL. This is
based on the levels of the existing
The Kondaveeti Vagu has a reported villages in the catchment, as these
inundation level of +20.0m AMSL during villages have not been affected by the
the monsoon seasons. This inundation annual, normal inundation.
occurs 2-3 times a year.
The platform level of the island is
6.2.1 Flood Protection proposed at a minimum of +26m AMSL
from Krishna River as the island would not be protected by
any bund.
An existing bund currently protects
the Seed Development from high The actual increase in platform
water levels from Krishna River. The levels are subject to a more detailed
existing bund levels within the Seed hydrological and hydraulic analysis of
Development range from +25 to +27m the Kondaveeti Vagu.
AMSL.
To further protect the site from
The Seed Development area is relatively flooding, diversion drains channeling
high, and slopes gently from west to storm water along the boundaries
east. Based on the digital elevation of the site into Krishna River should
maps provided by CRDA, the ground be provided. By doing so, the Seed
level in the highest ground in the west Development would therefore need
is +26m AMSL, whereas the lowest to provide drainage for its internal
ground is in the southeast area with an rainfall without allowing external flows
Fig.6.5 Digital Elevation Analysis of the Seed Development Area estimated level of +23m AMSL. through the site.
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6.2.3 Follow Up Actions The proposed bund can be designed to transport of the fill material are to be Table 6.2 CRDA’s Follow Up Actions for Flood Management
the same level of the existing bund, and confirmed by CRDA in a detailed study
Based on the analyses, there are three subsequently, the existing bund section after the planning stage. Realignment and strengthening of Krishna River bund
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key actions to be undertaken to protect that cuts across the Seed Development Undertake a detailed study of the partial realignment of the existing
1
the Seed Development area from should be lowered to match the In addition to the dredging for the fill bund, so that more riverfront land can be retained for seed development
flooding:- platform level. This can be done after material, dredging works are required Design and construct the new stretch of realigned bund, and lower ex-
2 isting bund to platform level
the completion of the realignment to create the proposed water channel
• Realignment and strengthening of works. between the Seed Development and
Raising of platform levels for seed development & island
the Krishna River bund the Island.
• Raising of platform levels for the Raising of platform levels for 3 Carry out Dredging & Hydraulic Study to ascertain the availability and
Seed Development and Island the Seed Development and Island Construction of Diversion suitability of fill materials from Krishna River, and the environmental
• Construction of Diversion Drains Drains around the Seed and hydraulic impact due to a change in the river morphology
around the Seed Development The raising of platform levels for Development 4 Conduct a hydrological & Hydraulic Study of Krishna River and Kondav-
the Seed Development and Island eeti Vagu and Carry out Dredging Works to create Water Channels
Table 6.2 show the proposed follow up also ensures that the site would be The diversion drains running along the 5 Carry out detailed topographical survey of seed development to deter-
actions to be taken. protected from flooding events from perimeter of the Seed Development mine exact extent of area to be raised
Krishna River and Kondaveeti Vagu. This need to be constructed at the same time 6 Raise platform levels within Seed Development to +25m AMSL (indicative),
Realignment and strengthening also adds additional flood protection to as the raising of platform levels and the matching existing villages
of the Krishna River Bund the rest of the Capital City. drainage works. This would ensure that 7 Raise platform level of island to existing bund level (Subject to Dredg-
ing & Hydraulic Study of Krishna River)
the Seed Development site would not
The realignment of the bund is proposed A dredging study should be carried be affected by external runoff and also Construction of Diversion drains serving the seed
to support the plan to expand the Seed out to investigate the possibility of prevent inundation of the land further development, including outfall structures
Development area. The strengthening dredging Krishna River and to use the upstream. The drainage network Design and construct main drains and outfall structures according to
8
of the bund alignment will also provide dredge material as for earth filling. within the Seed Development would Singapore or Indian code of practice (whichever is more stringent)
added protection from fluvial flooding. work independently from the drainage 9 ABC Waters features to be considered where possible
The feasibility of dredging, mining, and network for the Capital City.
Fig.6.6 Realignment and strengthening of the Krishna Fig.6.7 Raising of platform levels for the Seed Fig.6.8 Proposed Water Channel within the Seed Fig.6.9 Construction of Diversion Drains around the
River Bund Development and Island Development to be created by dredging Seed Development
6.3 WATER SUPPLY corresponding supply areas. A detailed
feasibility study has to be carried out to
There are no existing Water Treatment confirm the suitability of WDC location,
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Plant (WTP) and storage facilities for raw and sizing of the tanks.
water to serve the Seed Development
Area at the moment. The locations of the WDCs are shown
indicatively and is subject to detailed
Fig.6.10 shows the proposed design at a later stage.
Water Supply network for the Seed
Development. 6.3.4 Follow Up Actions
The infrastructure required to support Table 6.3 shows the proposed follow
the Seed Development consists of:- up actions required to develop water
• a Water Treatment Plant, supply infrastructure for the Seed
• Water Transmission Mains Development.
• Water Distribution Centres
There are three main follow up actions
6.3.1 Water Treatment Plant required to develop water supply for
the Seed Development.
The proposed Water Treatment Plant
(WTP1) is to be located approximately Construction of Water Treat-
3.5km to the west boundary of the ment Plant
Seed Development. The WTP should The proposed service zone for Water
be constructed in modules so that the Treatment Plant 1 (WTP1) covers the
capacity of the WTP can be expanded Seed Development. As such, WTP1
as and when required. will need to be constructed before
the completion of Phase 1 of the Seed
6.3.2 Water Transmission Development to ensure timely supply
Mains of water.
The water mains from the WTP will The ultimate capacity of WTP 1 has
be connected to the Downtown Road been estimated at 260 MLD. However,
Corridor. The water mains should for phase 1 of the Seed Development,
be as part of the Downtown Road the water demand is approximately
construction works. 15MLD. To ensure that there is
sufficient source of raw water, WTP1
6.3.3 Water Distribution will be designed to draw water from
Centres the Krishna River.
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observations, WTP1 can obtain water standard within WTP1, the water will The Water Mains along the Downtown
by providing a water intake structure be transferred through the water Road should be laid at the same time as
further off-shore from the edge of the transmission mains and stored inside the road infrastructure. This will reduce 57
river. the WDCs. the disruptions along the Downtown
Road when there is need to expand
Construction of Water Trans- Construction of Water Distri- the water supply network. A detailed
mission Mains along the Down- bution Centres feasibility study will need to be carried
town Road Based on the initial projections, it is out to confirm the exact numbers of
estimated that a minimum of three WDCs required, the capacity of each
There is a need to develop water Water Distribution Centres (WDCs) WDC, and the suitability of locations of
transmission pipelines and storage are required to serve the Seed the water mains and each WDC.
facilities within the Seed Development. Development. These WDCs will need
to be connected to the water mains 6.3.5 Proposed Development
After treated to potable water running along Downtown Road. Phasing
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6.5 SOLID WASTE Solid Waste Management Facility in Integrated Solid Waste Man-
MANAGEMENT Naidupet, Guntur. The site is an existing agement Facility
landfill. 59
Provision for solid waste management There is also a need to carry out a
in the Seed Development is not Fig.6.13 shows the possible routes feasibility study and design for the
heavily reliant on hard infrastructure, from the Seed Development to proposed ISWMF in Guntur.
and is more dependent on the soft Naidupet. Further studies are required
infrastructure and logistics, namely the to determine the suitability of these As part of this study, the future solid
provision of a solid waste collection routes. waste collection system should be
system for the new Capital City. considered, and integrated as part of
Waste from the Seed Development is the development of this facility. This
To support the collection of solid to be sent directly to the Integrated would ensure that the proposed solid
waste, the trunk roads within the Seed Solid Waste Management Facility in the waste collection system in the Seed
Development need to be connected short term. A site for a Transfer Station Development is compatible with the
to the external Integrated Solid Waste TS-1 has been provided in the master operations in the ISWMF.
Management Facility. plan in the event that a transfer point
is required by the City in the long term.
There are plans to provide an Integrated
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6.6.3 Follow Up Actions design phases. In the initial phase, a
sub-station would be provided close to Phase 1 Phase 2
Table 6.8 shows the proposed follow the centre of the development. 61
up actions required to support the
development efforts in the initial phase. Subsequent developments towards the
east would generate more demand,
6.6.4 Proposed Development which in turn would require additional
Phasing sub-stations to be constructed. These
may be provided according to demand.
Fig.6.16 shows the five development Based on the preliminary estimates,
phases of the Seed Development Power three 132/33kV substations are required
Supply Infrastructure, supporting the to serve the Seed Development.
Provision of Telecoms Network within Table 6.10 shows the proposed follow
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the Seed Development is necessary to up actions required to develop the
support the ICT Infrastructure within telecommunications network within
the Capital City. the Seed Development area.
Telecoms Network
Engage and Coordinate with Service Providers for the provision of Tele-
1
com Cables within the Seed Development
Provision of Land Use data to the Service Providers for their estimation
2 of services requirement by the Seed Development
Fig.6.17 Proposed Telecom Network
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6.8 PROJECTED TIMELINE
FOR THE COMPLETION
OF WORKS 63
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7 INDUSTRIAL
STARTUP PLAN
In order to create local employment opportunities, and kick start immediate
economic growth, this chapter presents the proposed industrial startup
area for the Capital City.
7.6.5 Streetscape
and Identity
STREETSCAPE
The design of streetscape that form the
public realm within the Start-Up area
establishes its identity through the
consistent use of distinctive roadside
trees, landscaping, street lighting,
Fig.7.20 Various sizes of Buildings and lands paving, and street furniture.
Fig.7.27 Proposed sewerage network and discharge point to trunk sewer Fig.7.28 Solid waste to transfer station
Phase 1 Total SEED Area Resident Population Gross Floor Area Total Jobs
Rationale Quantum
The government administrative centre Covering a total land area of 307 Ha,
needs to move to the new capital city the phase 1 of the SEED development
at the outset. Therefore, the logical will focus on laying the foundation
sequencing of phasing starts from the for the capital city by creating
western end of SEED development. 45,000 government and 50,000 non
The developments that will come up government jobs, and accommodating
around the government administrative over 26,000 residential population
core will be able to take advantage of within the phase 1 area. This phase will
the synergies and economies of scale primarily include key developments
that will be brought due to shifting of such as the administrative civic core,
over a couple of thousands government regional hospital and business park.
employees and their families.
Key Development Projects
Transport Infrastructure
Housing the secretariat, legislative
In order for this phase to kick-off, assembly and high court, the
access becomes key. Therefore, the administrative civic core will be
downtown road that cuts across the a pioneer project for the Capital
centre of the SEED development from city. These administrative offices
east to west will need to be developed will be supported with residential
to start off. This road will also carry developments, mixed use clusters, and
all the trunk level infrastructure that semi public and private offices which
is detailed in Chapter 6. The existing have also been housed within the civic
village settlement of Lingaya Palem core.
falls within the boundaries of Phase 1
of SEED development and is retained
and integrated in the master plan.
18%
Total SEED Area
94,000
Resident Population
4.03 mil. m2
Gross Floor Area
160,000
Total Jobs
Rationale Quantum
After having established the State Covering about 306 Ha, the phase
Capital headquarters in Phase 1, there 2 occupies 18% of the total SEED
will be natural growth moving eastward areas. This phase will create about
along the already built downtown 10,000 government and 150,000 non
road. Functionally, this will house more government jobs; and accommodate
commercial areas as the area includes 94,000 residential population. The
part of the downtown, which is the FAR of the developments in Phase 2
high-rise high-density node within the will be much higher as highlighted in
SEED development. Appendix 2, as catalyst projects from
the preceding phase will fuel additional
Transport Infrastructure demand that will need to be catered to.
Total SEED Area Resident Population Gross Floor Area Total Jobs
Rationale Quantum
11%
Total SEED Area
29,000
Resident Population
3.29 mil. m2
Gross Floor Area
177,000
Total Jobs
Rationale Quantum
Total SEED Area Resident Population Gross Floor Area Total Jobs
Rationale Quantum
The final phase of SEED is strategically Phase 5 covers 594 Ha of land occupying
planned towards the public waterfront about 35% of the total SEED area. This
uses. Although it takes up the highest phase will create about 113,000 non
share of land compared to other phases, government jobs and accommodate
the idea is to have lesser intensity 50,000 residential population.
developments more catered to serve
the catchment of the SEED, the city Key Development Projects
and the region as a whole. It includes
the development of the approx. 170 Ha This phase will focus on the iconic
island development as shown in Figure river Krishna waterfront and the island
8.5. cluster. The mainland waterfront cluster
houses the city library, international
Transport Infrastructure convention centre, performance
venue, indoor sports hub and iconic
All the major roads will be developed in commercial landmark blocks. The
the earlier phases. The roads planned island will house 9.13 ha of downtown
in this phase are planned to be more commercial clusters, a 18 hole golf
intimate in scale with a lot of activities course and luxury waterfront villas.
spilling on to it, in order to achieve the Phase 5 will create 3.3 million square
vibrancy. Two small bridges across the meters of Gross Floor Area.
water channel will also provide access
to the island developments. Table 8.1 presents the landuse
distribution for the 5 phases.
The list that follows is only a set of initial steps necessary in order to
kick-start the development and is not a comprehensive list of all the
implementation plans for infrastructure to be addressed by CRDA
and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. These action plans are an
addition to the extensive policy framework and institutional set up
being taken up in parallel by CRDA.
There are nine actions plans developed for the Seed Development.
Feasibility and detailed studies in support of these plans are
required.
Fig.8.6 Action Plan 1: Construct Proposed Downtown Roads Fig.8.7 Action Plan 2: Develop the Downtown Road
The following list shows the proposed CRDA action plans:-
Action Plan 3: Flood Management Infrastructure Action Plan 4: Water Supply Infrastructure
• Action Plan 1: Construction of the Downtown Road Construction of the Flood Protection Measures within the Seed Construction of the Water Treatment Plant, water transmission
• Action Plan 2: Construction of the Utility Corridors Development including bund realignment, main drain along the mains and the Water Distribution Centres within the Seed
• Action Plan 3: Flood Management Infrastructure Downtown Road, raising of platform levels, and dredging works Development
• Action Plan 4: Water Supply Infrastructure
• Action Plan 5: Waste Water Infrastructure
• Action Plan 6: Diversion of Overhead Power Lines
• Action Plan 7: Power Supply Infrastructure
• Action Plan 8: Solid Waste Management
• Action Plan 9: Telecoms Network
Fig.8.8 Action Plan 3: Construct Flood Protection Measures Fig.8.9 Action Plan 4: Develop Proposed Water Supply Network
Fig.8.10 Action Plan 5: Develop Proposed Waste Water Network Fig.8.11 Action Plan 6: Divert Overhead Power Lines Fig.8.12 Action Plan 7: Develop Proposed Power Supply Network
Washington, DC houses one of the most The winning design of the Canberra
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important and influential government city plan featured various geometric
administrative functions in the world. motifs centred on axis aligned with
It is also a dynamic cultural centre significant topological landmarks.
White House
which welcomes millions of tourists Unlike Washington DC, Canberra lacks
Government who visited the national monuments, the cultural history of the old capitals.
Precinct museums and memorial parks. The As such, planners focused on the
White House city layout is characterized by broad natural aspects of the city’s structure.
The Mall streets arranged mainly in a gridiron The plan responded sensitively to the
pattern with avenues cutting diagonally site’s natural features by incorporating
Capitol across the city layout. At the road natural elements in the design. For
Cross Axis
Govt. & Public buildings Capital Court intersections, a large roundabout is instance, the land axis was aligned with
created to facilitate traffic movement the summits of four local mountains
between the different hierarchies with the Capital housed atop the
Area: 176.9sqkm of roads. Majority of the streets are largest hill, Kurrajong. The river, which
Population: 658, 892 (2014) named in alphabetical order from is also the water axis, cuts the land axis
Capitol size: 5sqkm the Southern to Northern end of the at right angle. Moreover, the city design
city and in numerical order from the incorporated significant areas of natural
Core Structure of Washington DC Urban Design of Washington DC Western to Eastern end of the city for vegetation and open spaces. The main
ease of navigation within the city. city street, Constitution Avenue, ran
parallel to the water axis forming the
Heavily influenced by the reverence second triangle with its apex aligning to
xis
of City Beautiful Movement and the the Capital. The Constitutional Avenue
dA
all
style of planning, it allocated large provides direct connection between
nM
ati
o amount of space for parks and civic the city centre and the market centre.
art in the monumental core. The
er
Public Buildings
River Axis Market monumental buildings and extending Capital Hill), is the state circle. The state
Centre westwards towards the Potomac River circle is a bi-directional four lane road
through a large green corridor. Both branching outwards from the Capital.
the state Capitol and White House is Main government offices and public
located on hill-lock. The design of the buildings are located on the axis linking
administrative Centre demonstrated the Capital Hill and the city centre.
American planners’ desire for Lastly, the Federation Mall, which
Capital Complex symmetry, harmony and focus on total extends from the Capital to the river,
Govt. Precinct
Area: 814.2sqkm building effect. forms the ceremonial and symbolic
Population: 381, 488 (2013) link between the provisional and
Capitol: 0.8sqkm Source: Rose, J. K. (1996) The 1901 Plan permanent Parliament Houses. It is also
a location for many key celebrations,
Core Structure of Canberra Urban Design of Canberra gatherings and commemoration of
d
has more than 5 times of its projected use. In the rest of the city, residential
var
River
planned population. This resulted in units surrounded the Capital Core
ule
Bo
the poor being shunned out to satellite and community facilities are provided
cities or housed at the edge of the city within each neighbourhood precinct.
where housing prices are relatively Mixed Used Precinct Plaza & Mosque
cheaper. Planners were also criticized Source: APUDG (2015) Putrajaya Master Plan
for the lack in understanding of the
organic nature of urban life. In the Core Structure of Putrajaya Urban Design of Putrajaya
Jaipur, Rajasthan State Gandhinanagr, Gujarat State
Area: 7sqkm Jaipur became the new capital of Indian planners Mewada and Apte
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Population: 6.66m (2011) Rajasthan state in 1727 mainly due to planned and implemented the city
Hill Core: 1.2sqkm military and geographical reasons. It is of Gandhinanagr in the late 1960s.
situated at the base of the Nahargarh The planners incorporated the rich
Palace Complex hill, which offers a natural defence to heritage of Gujarat and the principals
City Temple, Lake the north of the city. The rugged hills of Mahatma Gandhi in the city plan.
are also a source of building materials For instance, a ceremonial axis of 2km
for the city. The presence of a perennial in length extended from the capital
stream nearby provides adequate complex to the monument of Gandhi
drinking water and good drainage in a north-west direction. The city was
system. The city is planned based on planned in a manner that allows it to
Palace Fortification
the principals prescribed in the Shilpa- accommodate up to twice the planned
Wall with Gates
Lake shastra. As such, the site is divided into population by doubling the floor
Mixed Used girds of 3x3 with the gridlines being the space ratio of private developments.
Neighbourhoods city’s main streets. The principal lateral Moreover, the ceremonial axis was to
Main Bazaar Bazaar Street axis lies along the regional trade route be used to guide future expansion of
with Squares between the gates of the “Suraj pol” the city if there is a need to. In total, the
and “Chandpol”. This axis was crossed city plan is able to accommodate up to
Core Structure of Jaipur Urban Design of Jaipur by 2 roads at right angles, dividing 5x its original population in the future.
the city into almost nine equally sized Public service officials were housed
blocks. in 30 residential sectors around the
Area: 43sqkm State Assembly-Secretariat complex.
Population: 150,000 (Planned) Two of the blocks are allocated for the They will be occupying the centre of
Core: 0.9sqkm state building and palace while the rest each residential plot with 50% of land
of the blocks are allocated to the public allocated to them. The rest of the land
Monument
based their communities and rank. Such which is also on the periphery of each
Linear Park
Govt. Precinct segregation approach is in conformity sector is designated for private and
with the Hindu caste system. The lower supporting population.
Capital Complex
Railway Station left grid is characterized by mixed used
neighbourhood while the lower right Green features such as parks are
City Park grid consists of the main bazaar. At generously allocated on both side of the
the junction between the main axes, a government precinct. In sector 17 of
City Centre City Park 100m by 100m public space (Chaupar) the city square, a major area of the city
is used for public gathering. Each of this is set aside to house cultural facilities,
Axis
Chaupur is 700m apart of each other thus satisfying the entertainment and
City Centre and has a controlled façade treatment recreational needs of the locals.
enveloping it.
River Source: Apte, P. M. (2011) Gandhinagar
Source: Sharma P (2014) Jaipur Planning Endangered: A Capital’s Plan Dismantled
INSTITUTION 5.82 1.00 58,161 2.43 1.00 24,278 3.11 1.00 31,073 5.34 1.00 53,392 - - - 16.69 166,903
MIX_USE 22.71 1.80 408,798 102.67 1.80 1,848,103 79.52 1.80 1,431,302 4.79 2.00 95,798 45.68 2.00 913,581 255.37 4,697,582
NEIGHBURHOOD CENTER - - - 1.81 0.50 9,031 2.11 0.50 10,563 - - - - - - 3.92 19,593
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12.75 1.60 101,983 21.56 0.80 172,462 13.25 0.80 105,974 5.57 0.80 44,521 31.35 0.80 250,809 84.47 675,749
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - 1.80 - 6.39 1.80 114,986 26.59 1.80 478,554 11.62 2.00 232,340 - - - 44.59 825,880
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 28.63 1.20 104,469 6.54 1.20 78,462 12.85 1.20 154,157 14.47 1.20 173,617 - - - 62.49 749,836
SCHOOLS 2.07 0.50 10,373 3.99 0.50 19,970 4.38 0.50 21,880 3.46 0.50 17,313 - - - 13.91 69,536
SPECIAL (Convention Center, Cul-
tural Center, Performing Arts, - 0.60 - - - - - - - - - - 118.83 0.60 712,986 118.83 712,986
Resorts/Theme Parks, etc)
Special Development Zone (SDZ) 36.29 1.80 653,262 52.24 2.80 1,462,592 47.89 2.80 1,341,027 48.27 3.00 1,448,208 40.02 3.00 1,200,724 224.72 6,105,812
17,189,892
Grand Total 365.16 2,474,437 381.58 4,030,829 294.54 4,038,907 225.10 3,293,658 426.36 3,352,062 1,694.06
Note:
1. Special Development Zone (SDZ) is defined as “Any combination of commercial, residential, business park, IT park, institutional or recreational uses”
2. This report does not specify the development control guidelines and detail urban design guidelines at individual parcel level. This exercise will need to be undertaken as a follow-up action to this SEED
Development Masterplan.
2. General Parking Recommendations: All required parking Stalls should be provided within the lot boundary; Parking ht. is upto 4m; Basement Parking is encouraged.
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