MILLENIUM

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SITE STUDY AND PRESENTATION

RISHAV PAL
KAZI UNMEELAN ISLAM
AMAN KUMAR
YOGITA TRIPATHI
CHANDRILA ROY
NATHAN JOSEPH
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LOCATION:
MILLENIUM PARK, STRAND ROAD, BARA BAZAR,
B.B.D BAGH, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL 700001

OPERATED BY:
KOLKATA METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY

CREATED: 26th DECEMBER 1999

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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THE PLACE: PARK
The park was inaugurated on 26 December 1999

THE NAME Millenium Park : It is a gift from the Kolkata Metropolitan

Development Authority (KMDA/CMDA) to the citizens of Kolkata on
completing a millennium, thus the name millenium park.

The park is a part of the first phase of Kolkata’s Riverside Beautification Project

It is a public park.

Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, with a close vicinity to important

government, non-government operative buildings and offices.

Situated in BBD Bagh area, next to BBD Bagh local train station, and ferry ghat - Fairly
place.
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USER PROFILE/AGE GROUPS: PARK
COLLEGE STUDENTS: AGE 20-30 SPENDING LEISURE TIME , CHATTING, ENJOYING VIEWS

OFFICE GOERS : AGE 25 - 55 HANGING OUT, RESTING, HAVING FOOD

FAMILY: PARENTS WITH KIDS HANGING OUT, HAVING PICNIC, PLAYING

SENIOR CITIZENS

SECURITY PERSONNELS, OTHER PARK EMPLOYEES : PERFORMING THEIR DUTY

DRIVERS : SITTING, RESTING AFTER DROPPING THEIR EMPLOYER

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SITE CONTEXT:
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SITE AREA: 6.2 ACRES
STRETCH: 2.5 KM ALONGSIDE THE HOOGHLY RIVER
AVAILABILITIES: AMUSEMENT RIDES, LANDSCAPED GARDENS, OAT

FIRST PROJECT OF RIVERSIDE

AIR QUALITY: 236 AQI INFRONT OF HOOGHLY RIVER
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
OF KOLKATA
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SITTING AREA

NON WORKING
FOUNTAIN

FOCAL POINT
CLOSED SHOPS

BREAK DANCE RIDE

RIDES
PARK ENTRY
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OVER BRIDGE

NON WORKING FOUNTAIN

RANI RASHMONI STATUE

OPEN AIR THEATRE

CLOSED SHOPS
RIDES
LANDSCAPE
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LANDSCAPE ZONES & ACTIVITY AREAS:
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DISPLAY ZONE:
CONSISTING OAT, FOUNTAIN,
STATUE, PERGOLA, SEATING
RIDES ZONE: AREA, SHOPS, etc.
CONSISTING PUBLIC TOILETS,
AMUSEMENT RIDES,SEATING
AREA, SHOPS, etc.

SEATING ZONE:
CONSISTING LANDSCAPE
GARDEN, UNDERTREE
SEATING, PERGOLA, etc.
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MAPPING OF UTILITIES
AND BUILT UP SPACES
DURING THE SITE SURVEY
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUILTUP AND NON BUILTUP AREAS
As seen previously in the map , the park can be divided into display zone , ride zone
and seating zone, which is managed in such a way around the park that after every
zone an open space with various kind of plantation is given, focal point has been given.

Starting from the entry we can see the rides zone has been provided to create an intrest
for the visitors followed be various sitting area , then followed by fountain to create a
visual as we go further we can see the open air theater at the centre of the park
accompanied by another fountain with sitting area on both side .
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At The entrance these huge tress have been planted in
a linear form to provide a feel of safety
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As we enter we can see that some rides have been
placed to create excitement in the minds of visitors
and also make them curious for what is inside.
At The entrance theis tree is there to
provide shade afor people when the
stand at the enterance to take a quick
look . also the flowers woul create a
pleasent
These Types of lightings are there to light up path and
also to shed somelight on the nearing elements
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The focal pont area is surrounded

by 700mm concrete fence to create
a boundry

After the entrace there's this , which is creativng focal pont for the Beside the focal point there Along the whole park towards the rivers side , a paths has been made
area , allowing people to walk around it by creating a pavement in a area pergolas with sitting with lighting on the 900mm concrete fence provided with some
maze pattern so that they can roam the whole area .
having the view of the river . plantations and sitting bench facing towards the river

Further many statue and fountain are there surrounded by pergola sitting and
under tree sitting for people most of them facing the river , behind which
many abandoned shops are there with fountain near them cfor acoustic as
well as visualenhancement
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Landscape area with many kinds of plants and sitting area has been provided
with concrete fencing , to create a visually appealing green environment and
also create balace with that of built up area
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The exit has similar linear plantation
and there's a bridge connecting to the
other side of the park with a parking
space and ferry space has been
provided as many of the population
transverse through ferry making it a
medium of transportion to visit the
part alon with the load and railway
network beside it making it a. suitable
place to be accessed by the 3 modes
of transportation .

OAT is accompanied by water

body and fountain either side for creating visuals and one is given maybe for
fishes whivch is now converted to damp

Open air theater kind of area has been provide sitha raised platform of about
2550mm with stepped sitting surrounding the area with riser of about 300mm
and tread of about 700mm with undertree surroundings sand various
plantation
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ACTIVITY RESPONSE PARK
OVER THE PAST DECADE, THE PARK HAS WITNESSED A NOTABLE SHIFT IN
VISITOR DEMOGRAPHICS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ORIGINALLY
FREQUENTED BY FAMILIES FOR PICNICS AND LEISURELY STROLLS

CHILDREN RESPONSE
THE PARK IS ADORNED WITH A VARIETY OF TREES AND LIGHTS. IT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN THE
FORM OF FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS KIDS ZONE, LUSH GREEN GARDENS, MANICURED GRASS,
PLAYGROUND, TOY TRAIN, PIRATES, BUMPY CARS, BREAK DANCE, BOAT RIDE ETC. HENCE CHILDREN COME TO
TAKE PICNICS WITH THEIR FAMILIES ON SUNDAY OR HOLIDAYS
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ADULT RESPONSE PARK
PATHWAYS ARE MADE RUNNING BESIDE GANGES RIVER WITH CONTINUOUS ROWS OF SITTINGS BENCHES
BESIDE IT. THEIR ARE MANY AREA ALLOTED TO VARIOUS ACTIVITIES LIKE AN AMPETHETER, SITTINGS
ARRANGEMENT INSIDE SHADE AND A OPEN GROUND FOR PICNIC SPOT. THIS PARK HAS A BIG FOOD COURT
WITH EIGHT STALLS WHICH IS ADORNED ON WOODEN BRANCHES WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS. CURRENTLY, THE
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL HAS STARTED MANY PROJECTS TO ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF THE GANGES
RIVER.
PEOPLE USUALLY SPEND THEIR LEISURE TIME BY JOGGING OR HAVING A GROUP DISCUSSION(ADDA) AS A
FORM OF REFRESHMENT ACTIVITY.
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LANDSCAPE RESPONSE PARK
The park consists of landscaped gardens and children's amusement rides which was
opened along the riverside to provide a green area for Kolkata's polluted waterway
inaugurated on 26 December 1999.
After a long period of regular working and services, it has entered in a brief period of
neglection from upperanagement.
Their are high neglect of maintenance which has led to visible signs of degradation
across the park landscape. Rusting and broken benches, dilapidated playground
equipment, and rides, overgrown vegetation have become commonplace, contributing
to an atmosphere of neglect and disrepair.
Closure of shops inside the park has lower the interaction between public demand.The
sanitary system are more or less have proper working conditions but have a further path
of improvement.
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Rides are out of servicea for
a long time and are not
maintained and cleaned Closed for a long time
for a intervals. and not maintained

Fountains are not This structure was

made to house
well maintained swans or ducks, but
and even house now looks deplated and
neat for birds disturbs the harmony
of the park.
Rides Shops
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Some Recommendations for Restoration:
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Community Engagement:
Foster community
Infrastructure Rehabilitation:
Vegetation Management: involvement through
Implement a comprehensive
Undertake vegetation clearing and volunteer programs,
maintenance and repair program
to restore functionality and safety restoration efforts to reclaim advocacy campaigns, and
to park infrastructure, including overgrown areas and promote public consultations to
benches, pathways, rides, shops, biodiversity through native garner support and
fountains and recreational plantings. resources for park
facilities. restoration initiatives.
Places like picknic spot and
ampetheter can once again
become public hotspot.
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Site Services Inside
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Shops
Their are two placement of shops, one which are
placed at the entrance to the park which are still at
their service. And group of eight shops whichever are
positioned inside the park which are closed and not
well maintained.
Entrance
Washrooms
Their are two toilet spaces, one places at the middle of the park
whole other place near to second entrance

Ampetheter
A large open ampetheter with sittings space for
more than 150+ audiance
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Sculpture and fountains
They mark as the focal point to the land. PARK

Rides

Parking
Their is common parking for station and park which is located near the second gate.
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Their are many tipes of benches provided as per the surrounding environmental
factors.

RIVER SIDE VIEW

Long pathway is provided beside river bank, which was high attraction to public for
various activities like jogging, photography and leisure moment enjoying the scenery.
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Drainage System PARK
Red Lines indicate drainage lines
Blue patch indicates public toilet
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TREES AROUND THE PARK PARK

RAVENALA
MADAGASCARENIASIS ARECA CATECHU
BORASSUS AETHIOPUM ARECA CATECHU BETELNUT PALM CHUKRASIA VELUTINA
TRAVELLER’S PALM
TYPE: TROPICAL PLANT AFRICAN FAN PALM BETELNUT PALM TYPE: EVERGREENS, TREE CHITTA GONG WOOD
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PANTS TYPE: EVERGREENT, TREE TYPE: EVERGREEN TREE PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER TYPE: EVERGREEN, TREE
TO CREATE TEXTURE, FOR SHADE PURPOSE: FOR SHADE, PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE, PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER
HEIGHT:MAMA ORNAMENTAL PANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE, ORNAMENTAL PANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE,
SPREAD: SLENDER SPREAD-L:1.5, W:0.3 HEIGHT:4-6 M ORNAMENTAL, AESTHETICS HEIGHT:4-7M ORNAMENTAL, FOR SHADE
SPREAD:1-2M HEIGHT:3-4M SPREAD:3-6M HEIGHT:5-8M
SPREAD:1M SPREAD:4-6M

PITHECELLOBIUM ARBOREUM
ARECA PALM PICRALIMA NITIDA ARAUCARIA COLUMNARIS ARTOCARPUS ALTILIS
CARBONERO ZORRO
GOLDEN LEAD PALM AKUAMMA COOK PINE BREADFRUIT PLANT TYPE: EVERGREENS, TREE
TYPE: EVERGREEN, SHRUB TYPE: EVERGREEN, MEDICINAL TREE TYPE: EVERGREEN, CONIFER TREE TYPE: EVERGREENS, FRUITING TREE
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER
PANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE,
PLANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE, PLANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE, FOR PLANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE, PANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE,
ORNAMENTAL, FOR SHADE
ORNAMENTAL SHADE NEAR SEATING ORNAMENTAL ORNAMENTAL,
HEIGHT:2-3M
HEIGHT:1-2M HEIGHT:2-4M HEIGHT:6-10M HEIGHT:3-4M
SPREAD:2-3M
SPREAD:0.5-1M SPREAD:2-3M SPREAD:1-3M SPREAD:2-3M
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SHRUBS AROUND THE PARK PARK

LOROPETALUM
CHINESE FRINGE FLOWER
TYPE: PERENNIAL, SUCCULENT, CARYOTA MITIS
EVERGREEN, SHRUB FISHTAIL PALM
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER TYPE: EVERGREEN, PERENNIAL,
PLANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE SUCCULENT SHRUB
CORDYLINE TERMINALIES PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER
PLANTS TO CREATE
BABY ,TI
TEXTURE,ORNAMENTAL
TYPE: PERENNIAL, SUCCULENT,
EVERGREEN, SHRUB
DENDROLOBIUM UMBELLATUM
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER FURCAEA FOETIDA
HORSE BUSH
PLANTS TO CREATE TEXTURE GREEN ALOE/ MAURITIS HEMP TYPE: PERENNIAL, SUCCULENT SHRUB
TYPE: EVERGREEN, PERENNIAL, SUCCULENT PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PLANTS
SHRUB TO CREATE TEXTURE,ORNAMENTAL, TO
PURPOSE: GROWN WITH OTHER PLANTS TO DEFINE BOUNDARIES
CREATE TEXTURE,ORNAMENTAL
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LIGHTS OF THE PARK PARK

TYPE OF LIGHT DIFFUSE LIGHTING DIFFUSE LIGHTING SPOT LIGHTING FLOOD LIGHTING DIFFUSE LIGHTING

NAME STEEL COLUMN POST TOP ADJUSTABLE SPOT ADJUSTABLE GATE COLUMN
LIGHTING LANTERN STYLE LIGHT FLOODLIGHT LIGHTING

PURPOSE ILLUMINATION OF ILLUMINATION OF ILLUMINATION OF ILLUMINATION OF ILLUMINATION OF

SEATING AREAS WALKWAYS SHRUBS AND TREES ENTRY/EXIT GATE
SCULPTURES
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LANDSCAPE EVALUATION:
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SAFETY AND SECURITY:

THERE IS NO ANY SECURITY PERSON INSIDE THE PARK

THERE IS LOTS OF DRAINAGE OPENING ARE NOT CLOSED PROPERLY.
LOTS OF WATER LOGING OVER THERE.
THERE IS A LOTS OF HARD SCAPE PAVEMENT AREA.
THERE IS NO ANY WARNING SIGN OVER THERE.
THERE IS NOT REGULAR MAINTENANCE IN THE PARK.
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH SECURITY MEASURE IN RESPONSE TO RAIL
TRACK NEAR TO ENTRANCE

BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND REPOSE:

THERE IS NO ANY PARTICULAR ZONES FOR KIDS AND ADULT THEY ARE MIX TOGETHER.
THERE IS DIFFERENT TYPES OF ZONES KIDS ACTIVITY,FOOD AND REFRESHMENT, RIVER
SIDEVIEWSEATING,EVENT AND PERFORMENCES ZONES.
MOST OF THE ZONE ARE NOT IN WORKING MODE.
THERE IS NOT INTERMIDIATE SEATIN ARRANGEMENT PROVIDED.
MOST OF THE PLANT SOURROUNDING PAVEMENT USED FOR SEATING PURPOSE.
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LANDSCAPE EVALUATION:
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION:

THERE IS LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERECTION SPACES OVER THERE.

THERE IS SOME SHADE,PLAZAS,AND OPEN AIR THREATRE FOR INFORMAL
GATHERING.
KIDS ZONE WHERE WE HAVE OPPOURNITIES FOR CHILDEREN AND ALL AGE PEOPLE
TO INTRECT EACH OTHER.
THERE IS LOTS OF SPACE WHERE MANY ZONES ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER.

MICROCLIMATE:

THERE IS LOTS OF SHADED REGION OF PLANTS ON THE SEATING ARRANGEMENT

PROV0IDED OVER THERE.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT ARE PLACED NEARBY THE RIVER SIDE TO GET FRESH AIR
DIRECTLY.
SOME SEATING ARRANGEMENT ARE PROVIDED UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
WATER FOUNTAIN ARE CLOSED FOR LONG TIME.
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LANDSCAPE EVALUATION:
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VISUAL/EXPERIENTIAL STIMULATION:

THERE IS LOTS OF SWING IN KIDS ZONE WHICH PROVIDE ELEVATED VIEW TO

SEE FAR AWAY SCENARIO OF RIVER SIDE VIEW.
THERE IS LOTS OF HIGH LINE FEATURES OF DIVERSITY OF PLANTS SPECIES AND
GRASSES FOR CREATING A BIODIVERSE HABITAT THAT ATTRACT BIRDS AND
BUTTERFLIES.
THERE IS SOME SCULPTURES PLACED OVER THERE.
OAT IS CENTERALLY PLACED WHICH GIVES ACCESS BY ALL AROUND.
THERE IS SOME WATER FOUNTAIN SHOW WHICH GIVES YOU NICE
EXPERIENCES ON ENTRY.
LEGIBILITY:

THERE IS LOTS OF FOCAL POINTS IN THIS PARK LIKE RIVER SIDE VIEW,SCULPTURES.
THERE IS SOME HIERARCHY AND SOME SPATIAL ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE PARK .
THERE IS SOME CULTURAL SIGINIFICENT IN THE PARK.
THERE IS LOTS OF THINGS WHICH ATTRACT THE ALL AGES GROUP PEOPLE.
THERE IS LOTS OF PLACE TO EXPLORE THE ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE IN THIS PARK.
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POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENT:
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PARK SHOULD BE MAINTAINES REGULARLY.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIGHTING FIXTURES CAN BE ADDED TO MAKE ITVISUALLY APPEALING DURING NIGHT
SEATING ARRANGEMENT CAN BE IMPROVED AND PERGOLA CAN BE DECORATED WITH LOCAL ARTWORK.
PLANTING MORE SEASONAL FLOWERING PLANTS AND GRASS BEDING TO IMPROVE THE VIEW AND MORE
GREENERY TO MAKE IT MORE ATTRACTIVE.
OAT SHOULD BE IMPROVE WITH THE MODERN TECHNIQUE. INCRESE THE FOCAL POINT TO MAKE IT MORE
ATTRACTIVE PLACED
PROPER SIGNBOARD OF ZONES AND DIRECTION TO REDUCE CONFUSION.
FOUNTAIN WALL HEIGHT IS VERY HIGH IT SHOULD BE LOWER BECAUSE IT BLOCK THE VIEW.
INCRESE SEATING ARRANGEMENT TO GET REPOSE AND IT BETTER FOR OLD AGED PEOPLE
RESTARTING OF RIDES TO MAKE PEOPLE VISIT THE PLACE AGAIN.
REOPENING OF SHOPS TO FACILITATE PUBLIC CONSUMPTIONS.
ADDING MORE ROWS OF SLIDES AND SWINGS FOR THE ATTRACTION OF KIDS.
USING THE OAT FOR ANY EVENT THAT CAN INCREASE THE FOOTPRINT IN THE AREA

IN CONCLUSION, IF THE SERVICES THERE CAN BE RENOVATED AND STARTED AGAIN WITH ADDING OF MORE
USER FRIENDLY UTILITIES, THE WHOLE AREA WILL BE VISITABLE AGAIN AND CAN BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE IT
WAS MADE FOR.
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