Fostering Vibrant Third Places and Strategic Placemaking in transforming

Industrial Town: A case of Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Understanding the urban tapestry of Bahadurgarh an industrial city of NCT undergoing transformation
with a critical thinking on the threads of design, security and public realm each influencing each other,
and it’s in this intersection the story of Urban Design forms.
 Quality
Opportunities
of life
Development

CITY GROWTH / Time

Urbanization
DEVELOPMENT

Needs &
Desires
Leisure
Safety and Walkable
space &
Security streets
Inclusivity
 Need of inquiry

CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT

Positive Impacts Needs Concerns

Urbanization Public realm Safety and security

Boost in Economy Well being Social Inclusivity

Infrastructure Vibrancy Fragmentation

Development

Urban Transformation

Holistic approach

Creating Sociable Urban Environments for

inclusivity and public wellness
 Need of the city

CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL SPATIAL SAFER PUBLIC

COHESIVITY INTEGRATION REALM

New Urban Form

Spaces for social interaction

New work opportunities
Major Anchor points for boosting economy
 Observation

CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT

Understanding the city context

Positive Impacts Needs Concerns

Urbanization Public realm Safety and security

Boost in Economy Infrastructure Well being Social Inclusivity
Development Vibrancy Fragmentation
Transformation in Neighbourhoods

Learning the Applying the Envisaging a new urban Applying the Case Examples
literature understanding form analysis

Shaping Neighbourhoods Chandigarh Sector Model

New Urbanism Naya Raipur
Public Places Urban Spaces Holistic approach Gandhi Nagar
Insurgent Public Space

Morphological Restructuring of Neighbourhoods

for a city in transition
 LOCALS
Sense of ownership
Mentality Lack of Trust
Job and Accommodation providers
Moving to planned areas
Safer urban spaces
Enhanced quality of life
Needs and Needs of Leisure Spaces
Wants
Enhanced walkability
Less dependency on vehicles
Informal marketplaces
MIGRANTS
Finding hard to fit in
Mentality Job and Accommodation seekers
Finding cheapest accommodation in
proximity to work centres
Better amenities
Needs and New employment opportunities
Wants
Sense of security and stability
Spaces for social interaction
About the City - Bahadurgarh
Bahadurgarh a small industrial
city of area approx. 50 sqkm.
located on the western border of
Delhi

The city has acted as a feeder city

to Delhi connected via Metro and
NH9.

the industrial growth has attracted

a huge population of migrant
workers.
Growth of the city

Proposal of Expansion of metro Corridor from Rise in economy by industrial

Bahadurgarh to Sampla growth
Growth of the city

Interest of luxury hospitality services in Bahadurgarh Rise in Investment by private developers like Tata
new Heavens, HL City, Omaxe City
Inquiry

Metro Corridor

Growth
Industries Bahadurgarh Urban Transformation

What are the Demands of

A feeder city a city in transformation?
Inclusivity
Social Cohesion
Safety and Wellbeing

Bahadurgarh a feeder city of Delhi is observing new transformation and changing urban form due to the
connectivity of Metro to Delhi and setting up of Industries. With new growth the city provides a new set of
opportunities to cater to the demands of present population and fostering third spaces and provide inclusive
environments for social cohesion, leisure activities and enhance safety.
The fabric can be designed to have vibrant environment and which cater to various aspects such as Physical,
Social, Safety and wellbeing and Needs of the Context.
Demands of the city

Growth factors Metro Corridor

Bahadurgarh Industries
Hospitality
investment
Rising Economy

Demands
Present Needs
Safer
Catering New Urban Form
Environments
Inclusive Spaces
Leisure Spaces
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Literature review

Historical Theories about safety in cities

The idea behind creating safer cities was discussed back in the
1960s. These theories provide us with the knowledge of how
better integration with streets and residences can help create a
safer neighborhoods. Such theories can be implemented within
our cities to design a safer urban fabric.
Literature review

Urban vibrancy and Death and Life of Great American LIFE BETWEEN
safety in Philadelphia Cities : Jane Jacobs BUILDINGS : JAN GEHL
The paper suggests that increasing vibrancy The book synthesizes key concepts in the realm The book highlights how urban design
in urban areas is directly co-related to of urban design, placemaking, and community influences human behavior, social
reduction in crime. The paper understand development to inform the study on fostering interactions, and overall well-being. Gehl
how the built environment serves as a proxy vibrant third places and strategic emphasizes the importance of creating
for vibrancy and crime is reduced in those placemaking. pedestrian-friendly environments, accessible
areas with higher human activities. It talks about how concepts like eyes on the public spaces, and inviting gathering places
street and small residential blocks helps in to encourage community interaction and a
fostering safer urban environments. sense of belonging.
Mapping the City
TO
ROHTAK METRO
STATIONS
INDUSTRIAL

INDUSTRIAL COMMERCI
AL
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

MARSH LAND
CITY PARK
INDUSTRIAL MAJOR ROUTES DELHI
INDUSTRIAL TO ROHTAK

RESIDENTIAL DIRECTION OF GROWTH

INDUSTRIAL
OF CITY
COMMERCIA NH9
MARSH L
LAND TO DELHI

RESIDENTIAL
NH9
BA
HA
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RG
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HB
YPA The city is primarily Industrial and
S S residential with neighborhood level
amenities and low open spaces
Precinct Selection

To select a precinct various precursors are formulated which are then applied to find the suitable area with options in
different scenarios.

• Presence of Areas of non function.

• Anchor Points such as metro stations, Temple, Area of heavy people movement
• Lack of security due to various environmental factors
• Landmarks and various facilities such as school, hospitals, office buildings etc.
• Areas with Potential for new urban form

Scenarios: -

1. Developed Land Parcels in the city.

2. Land Parcels with scope of future development.
Scope of work

Understanding the influence of an urban setting on safety and sense of security.

How vibrant Public realm can increase safety in urban areas.

Reviewing existing policy and planning guidelines.

Creation of vibrant third places for social inclusivity and well being.
Precinct 1 – Developed urban form with requirement of third spaces
Railway Station

Tau
De Metro Station
vi l
al P
ark
Hospital

School

Residential Sector
6 Residential Sector
7

Residential Sector
2
School

WTP
School
Precinct 1 – Developed urban form with requirement of third spaces
The Planned Sectors are becoming primary
Railway Station residential area with Metro Station in close
proximity.
Industries
This developed urban form is observing
Tau
De Metro Station transition as commercial buildings are being
vi l constructed to cater the demands of the
al P
ark citizens.
Hospital
1

Commercial
Neighbourhood
Although these buildings are being developed
Market School
there lacks proper third spaces which
School enhance the vibrancy of overall environment.
Residential Sector
6 Presence of WTP in close proximity hampers
Residential Sector
the activeness thus the stretch becomes
7 Old Court3
2 unsafe.
Residential Sector WTP
Commercial Coming up of informal vendors is however
2 Reclaimed
School Land making the place a bit more active.
Sabji Mandi
The land is also reclaimed to convert into
commercial space, other is old court area
Temple
which has become a defunct space and
WTP
School Residential hampers safety.

Intervening in these areas provide an

opportunity to provide vibrant and inclusive
environments to improve the liveability of the
d
j ar Roa residents.
Jh aj
Precinct 1 – Proposed Master Plan 2031
Present Condition – 1 near Metro Station

New Buildings coming up to cater the needs of the locals but Metro Station a major factor of transformation in the area
unplanned spaces creates parking issues and creates traffic
congestion and causes pedestrian vehicular conflict thus
hampering pedestrian safety.
Present Condition – 2 near Marshy Land

Informal Vendors near the Marshy Land Area Reclamation of Land in process
Present Condition – 3 Old Court area
Old Court Area is in the central part of
the city has now become a defunct
space as the activity has been declined
after the Court is shifted to the
periphery.

The area is near the commercial

part(main bazar) of the city and is used
as a spot to park cars.

Creation of inclusive and vibrant place

can help in revival of this defunct area
as a place of social inclusivity and
commercial activities will be
benefitted by the conversion of the area
into a celebratory space.

With creation of third spaces safety will

be enhanced as the place becomes more
active and vibrant.
Precinct 2 – Developing urban form with requirement of third spaces

Gr
een
B elt De
Industrial Sector lhi
16 -R
oh
Hotel tak
Co
rri
do
r

Commercial
Residential
Omaxe City

Residential

School
Precinct 2 – Developing urban form with requirement of third spaces
The Interface of Residential Omaxe City and
Industrial Sector is Disconnected leading to
unsupervised spaces which become areas of
concern for safety.

The Green belt can be developed for nature

walks and The upcoming residential sector
can be designed with third spaces to provide
safer environments and increase vibrancy and
inclusivity.
Gr
een Guidelines can be provided for future
B elt De
Industrial Sector lhi developments.
16 -R
oh
Hotel tak
Co
rri
do
r

Commercial
Residential
Omaxe City

Residential

School
Present Condition – Vacant land parcels
Old Court Area is in the central part of
the city has now become a defunct
space as the activity has been declined
after the Court is shifted to the
periphery.

The area is near the commercial

part(main bazar) of the city and is used
as a spot to park cars.

Creation of inclusive and vibrant place

can help in revival of this defunct area
as a place of social inclusivity and
commercial activities will be
benefitted by the conversion of the area
into a celebratory space.

With creation of third spaces safety will

be enhanced as the place becomes more
active and vibrant.
Expected Outcome

Understanding the influence of an urban setting in creating safer environments.

Creating vibrant Public realm to increase safety in urban areas.

Providing policy and planning guidelines to make cities safer.

Utilizing tangible and intangible aspects of urban design such as safer nodes, better infrastructure, eyes on
the street, accessibility and wayfinding to create safe urban environments.

Utilization and activation of dead and defunct spaces as a public realm to increase sense of security in Public
areas.