NAME : SHIKHA PURI (MURP, 1ST YR.

) ENROLMENT NUMBER : 20511013

OBJECTIVES
Analyze various parameters for planning and designing of a residential neighbourhood using land
sub-division principles

INSTRUCTION
Make a layout of plot layout/ land sub-division of a residential neighbourhood using the following essential
planning/design criteria

1. Minimum density stated and compactness

2. Access to the plot, facilities and transport: Vehicular, NMV and pedestrian
3. Equitable distribution and nearness to the amenities (Green/open space, Commercial, community facilities);
4. Clustering and Hierarchy of plots for making cohesive Social interactions
5. Away/safe from the hazards (industry, noise) and visual quality/elements
6. Variety and individual preferences (corner plots, facing wider road, bigger plot-variety of plots, types, mixing)

INFORMATION GIVEN

1. Site plan: 500m x 400 m as below

2. Mix of population: Group Housing: Cooperative: Individual=2:2:1, categories within the same type of plots will
be HIG:MIG:LIG=1:2:3
3. Population density: Minimum 600 per ha (gross), 900 per ha (net)

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CASE STUDY
JAYALAXIMPURAM, MYSORE, INDIA

BACKGROUND
Jayalaksmipuram residential layout was
developed in the year 1950, in the name
of Jayalakshmi Ammani, the elder
daughter of the Maharaja Chamaraja
Wodeyar IX.
The area at that time was considered to
be in periphery of Mysore city.

DEVELOPMENT
 Total area : 98.54 ha
 The sites of sizes viz. 40’x60’. 50x80’,
60x80 and 80’x 120’ and 120x180’or
higher were designed and allotted to
the local residents.
 The bigger size plots on major roads  Due to wide roads, vertical growth  Majorly, Green areas and Public
has an added advantage for the of residential buildings has gained areas are centrally placed for easy
builders to construct the multi a prominent role. accessibility.
dwelling units with compromising very  Commercial development along
less on the setbacks. major roads.

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GROWTH TRENDS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING LAND USE PATTERN IN DIFFERENT PERIODS

 Jayalaxmipuram Neighbourhood was designed for

population between 4,000 and 5,000.
 It was developed as a low density of 10 families per
acre for dwelling area. It had extent of 98.54
hectares.
 It is served by shopping facilities, hospital, and a
library, and a community center, the latter being
located in conjunction with the school.

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CASE STUDY
A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL SECTOR OF CHANDIGARH, INDIA

BACKGROUND
Chandigarh was the first planned city after independence from British rule in
1947. It is the capital city of the states of Punjab and Haryana.

DEVELOPMENT

 The primary module of city’s design is a Sector, a neighborhood unit of

size 800 meters x 1200 meters. ( Area : 96 ha )
 Each SECTOR is a self-sufficient unit having shops, school, health centers
and places of recreations and worship.
 The population of a sector varies between 3000 and 20000 depending
upon the sizes of plots and the topography of the area.
 The smaller individual Residential Units are arranged around central
common Green Spaces.
 Community facilities are mainly placed around the central part of the
sector and closer to main roads.
 Green spaces are tried to be connected to each other and flowing
from one end of the sector to another.
A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL SECTOR

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STRENGTH
 Regular Shape Of Site
Rectangular and uniform shape
of site allows efficient planning of
plots.
 Roads on all Four Sides
Provides ease in access for the
site from all the sides.
OPPORTUNITY
 Hierarchy of Roads
Due to Arterial and Sub-Arterial
roads, there opportunity of good
frontage.
 Almost Squarish Site
Due to its shape, site is uniform
and corners are almost at
equidistance from each other.
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WEAKNESS
 Disturbance
Due to major roads around,
required seclusion and
peacefulness of residential
area might get disturbed.
THREAT SITE SIZE
500 X 400 M
 Accidents
If junctions aren’t designed
carefully, it could become
accident prone area.
 Noise
Fast moving cars during day
and night may disturb the
ambience of the area.
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 Commercial and Public areas provided frontage
for economic gain.
 Secluded areas are given to residential areas for
peaceful ambience.
 HIG group housing and HIG Cooperative plots are
prioritized for placement near main road – for
better view and economic gain.
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 Each economic section have their own space as
well as are connected with each other due to
close proximity.
 Group housing plots are placed closer to similar
economic group for further connection.
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  Central green space for each economic section
which are connected by pedestrian pathway.
 Connecting pedestrian pathway (6-8 m wide) can
be used as urban design element and tot lots could
be incorporated.
 Hierarchy in size of green spaces – smaller green
spaces are easier to maintain so provided to lower
income group.

 Individual plots placed

nearer to central green
space. Help in providing
peaceful ambience and
better connectivity
through central green.
 Cooperative plots
development would
involve higher stories so
placed at periphery. Help
in blocking noises.

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 LEGENDS
COMMERCIAL
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
GROUP HOUSING

LIG Individual
LIG Cooperative

MIG Individual
MIG Cooperative

HIG Individual
HIG Cooperative

ROAD
PAVEMENT
GREEN

0 20 50 100 150

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LAND USE AREA (hectare) PERCENTAGE 18.8 LAND USE DISTRIBUTION
(PERCENTAGE)
Residential 9.82 49
Commercial 2.18 11
12 49
Public 1.84 9.2
(Educational Institute)
Green 2.4 12
9.2
Road 3.76 18.8
11
Total 20 100
Residential Commercial Public Green Road

AREA DISTRIBUTION
Total Area = 20 ha
Total gross population= 12000
Total dwelling units= 2400
Avg. Household size = 5

Saleable Area = 13.84 ha (69.2 %)

Non - Saleable Area = 6.16 ha (30.8 %)

Saleable Area Non - Saleable Area

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DETAILS OF RESIDENTIAL LAND USE

Individual Plots Cooperative Plots Group Housing

DENSITY CALCULATION

Gross Population Density = 600 person per ha

Net Population Density = 1,222 person per ha

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