lucknow city

AR-304 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

AMMAR BADER KHAN

B.ARCH 3RD YR SFS

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Lucknow City
Lucknow is the capital of India’s most populous state and is surrounded by a number of small towns. The city has seen
a steady increase in population arising from natural growth, the incorporation of peri urban areas in the 1980’s and
migration. The Master Plan 2001 estimates the population at 4.5 million.
Lucknow has witnessed a radial growth – Greater around the Faizabad Road and the Trans Gomti area, and the city
has recently experienced a real estate boom as a result of a big influx of private developers. The Master Plan, which
serves as the official framework for government planning, has not taken into account the latter. Therefore, estimations
of the needed infrastructure and population are likely to be cautious.

Lucknow Master plan 2031

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City Planning
Lucknow city has the following distinct centers, which attract people and traffic:

Heritage Centres or Tourist Centres: The primary tourist destinations in Lucknow include Sikandar Bagh, Bara
Imamabad, Chita Imamabad, and Rum Darwaza, which are all situated to the northwest of Bara Imambara.

Commercial Centres: Although Lucknow has had radial growth, the city centre still serves as the centre of all
commercial activity. The main shopping districts in Lucknow include Aminabad, Chowk, Hazratganj, Kapurthala-
Bhootnath Chowk, and Aminabad-Latouche Road (Gautam Buddha Marg).

Industrial Centers – Although Lucknow is primarily an administrative city, it also has an industrial base, which
includes industries relating to aeronautics, machine tools, distillery chemicals, furniture and chikan embroidery etc.
Lucknow city is traditionally associated with chikan embroidery work on readymade garments, sarees, etc. with most
units being small-scale and household-based and are located in the old city area.

Educational Centers: Lucknow is a hub of education and research and many premier institutions are located in and
around the city. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Lucknow), Chhatrapati Shahuji

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ROADS
The road system in Lucknow is devoid of footpaths. Due of this, pedestrians are forced to use the
carrigeway. It has frequently been noted that pedestrians cross roads with little regard for oncoming traffic.
Accidents result as a result. Therefore, it is essential to create footpaths along the main roadways.
At several crossroads across the city, there was Figure 18: Congested Nodes,CMP a large volume of foot
traffic. The traffic light cycle must include a separate "Pedestrian Phase" or "All Red" phase in order to
allow for the safe movement of pedestrians at junctions. This will guarantee pedestrian safety at signalised
intersections.
The public transportation system and road network have not kept up. In addition, the number of automobiles
has dramatically increased. As a result, the current network is very congested and parking is a major issue,
particularly in market districts and along major thoroughfares. Outlying districts that have recently been
constructed are not well connected to the rest of the city. The current system causes significant time delays.
Designing an effective public transportation system, improving the road network, and improving parking
systems are the crucial areas that require attention. The CDP advises the city to prioritise an effective bus
transportation system in the near future. A comprehensive multi-modal mass rapid transit system should also
undergo a thorough feasibility analysis so that total transportation efficiency improves over time.

Parking
The city is currently dealing with serious parking challenges. The number of automobiles in need of parking
is outpacing the capacity of the current facilities. Residential areas have primarily expanded in new
locations, particularly on the city's outskirts, while the work district has largely remained in Lucknow's
centre. The vehicles are parked on the streets, which causes traffic mayhem, as a result of the low width of
the roads and lack of designated parking spots. Illegal parking, packed walkways, an increase in pollution,
and road violence are all consequences of inadequate parking management and legislation. It is essential to
place a major emphasis on the creation of sufficient parking with smart solutions, the provision of parking
spots in accordance with demand, and the enforcement of parking regulations in the city and on the
outskirts..

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The city had evolved from its centre towars outside.

Evolution of Lucknow City

Land Use Distribution

• The Lucknow Master Plan, developed in 2004–2005, is for the year 2021 and covers 980
square kilometres of the municipal area, which increased from 92 square kilometres in 1987
to 163 square kilometres in 2005.
• Residential usage has grown considerably in comparison to other uses, although there has
also been a discernible development in the use of commercial, industrial, and public service
property. In 1987, 10.38% of the area was used for traffic and transportation; in 2004–2005,
just 7.62% was.
 However, 16% of the total land use in the Lucknow Master Plan 2021 is designated
for traffic and transportation.

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References
 Godha, Ram. (June, 2017) , Land and infrastructure
development in peri- urban area: Case study of Gomti
Nagar, Lucknow, India. Retrieved from:
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/59382
 Patel, Ankit.( May.2017)Chapter 2: Town Profile Road
Safety Assessment for Urban Roads: A
case of Lucknow City. Retrieved from:
https://issuu.com/ankitspav/docs/final_report/s/13433612

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