Redesigning of Sinhagad Road, Pune

(Competition held by Pune Smart City Municipal Corporation)
Redesigning of Sinhagad Road, Pune
Green Corridor of Pune
Srujan Research and Planning Foundation
WE SHAPE BETTER ENVIRONMENT
What does a person living on Sinhagad road think?
Life of a Person on Sinhagad Road
Every day he travels
from Office to Home
Have to buy
necessary things
for house
How does he travel?
Bus, 4 wheeler, 2 wheeler
Oh! The shop is
far. Let me take
my bike
Is it safe to
walk on such a
busy road?
I need an option
to move around
Will park my
bike and go
walking to get
the things
My family will
want to go out
Should go home
early to avoid
traffic
Can somebody
give me a lift? I
don't want to
drive/ride.
• Buses are full – No pleasure in travelling
• 4 wheelers - Traffic jams leading to
increased stress
• 2 wheelers - Increased accidents
How can I be
happy???
Cycle
Track
Footpath
Issues on site
Carriage Way
(Vehicular movement)
Encroachments on the footpath
Encroachment due to vehicles
Noise and Air Pollution
Encroachment due to hawkers
Urban heat island effect - No pervious surface
Issues on site
Lane 1 Lane 2
Lane 3
Improper storm water management system
Ideal pedestrian crossing
Ideal pedestrian and
vehicular movement
Existing scenario Pedestrian and vehicular conflict
Parking on footpaths
Existing scenario of pedestrian crossing
Diagonal movement of pedestrians
Jumping of signals
Diagonal pedestrian crossing
What is the identity of Sinhagad Road?
Nagar Road –
Industrial Corridor
PUNE
Sinhagad
road???
Solapur Road –
Agro-Industrial
Corridor
Sinhagad Road
Nashik – Automotive
Corridor
Mumbai –
Economic Corridor
Saras Baug
From
Culture
P.L. Garden
Sinhagad road
starts with the
history (Saras
baug – Talyatala
Ganapati)
Nanded City
Khadakwasla
Pass through the
changing lifestyle
(Nanded City)
Satara Road –
Cultural Corridor
Is it a Green Corridor???
That will define the contemporary
identity of Pune
“Queen of Deccan”
Sinhagad
Fort
To
Strength
Ends with
Sinhagad fort
which is the
strength of
Maratha Empire
Conceptualizing the idea of Green Corridor
P.L. Garden
Saras Baug
Nanded City
Khadakwasla Lake
W H AT I S A
1
2
GREEN CORRIDOR???
3
Sinhagad Fort
That which integrates with
the Nature.
That which gives people
opportunity to choose
what they want.
That which is socially
inclusive.
Sinhagad Road is an Urban Street where people come out and
live together. It should be a live street where people get an
opportunity to choose what they want.
Introducing “Deccan Queen” on Sinhagad Road
WHY TRAM???
Saras Baug
1. Give option for people to
move in a more relaxed
manner
2. No Pollution – (electrically
Introducing Tram starting from
Saras Baug till Khadakwasala
driven)
3. Promote MAKE IN INDIA
1. Can be designed by BHEL
4. Cheaper than Metro
2. With International Outlook
5. Have alternative public
3. Can set as a trend to be replicated
Khadakwasala
in other cities.
transport to bus (PMPML)
Design Principles
1. Segregated Pedestrian and Vehicular movement.
2. Introducing high carbon absorbing trees and indigenous species.
3. Discouraging private vehicles by giving option for alternative
Public Transport.
4. Reducing pollution levels.
5. Create lively Urban spaces
6. Integrate junction and design of outdoor spaces
7. Flexible design to accommodate change
8. Reduce heat island effect by introducing permeable surface.
Proposal - Typical Plan
2
5
1
4
3
6
8
7
Legend:
1. Median with shrubs
2. Permeable paving on parking lane
3. Bollards
4. Cycle track
5. Footpath
6. Children’s play area
7. High carbon absorbing trees
8. Grates around the trees for easily
seepage of water
N
Proposal – Plan of Navshya Maruti Chowk
Legend:
5
6
1. Navshya Maruti
Temple
2. Tram stop
3. Cycle track
4. Footpath
5.
Bus stop/Bus bay
6. Kiosk
7. Parking
8. Planter beds
along footpath
2
1
4
3
8
7
Detail at Tram : The tram stops are staggered to
occupy minimum space on existing right of way.
N
Proposal – Section through Navshya Maruti Chowk
Cycle
track
Tram
lane
Pedestrian
crossing
Navshya Maruti
Temple precinct
Tram
lane
Median
3 lane multipurpose
carriageway
3 lane multipurpose
carriageway
Cycle
track
Multi
utility
zone
Footpath
Proposal – Plan of Dandekar Chowk
Legend:
1. Dandekar Chowk
2. Tram Stop
3. Multi-utility zone
4. Footpath
5. Cycle track
6. Parking
1
2
7. Planter beds along footpaths
3
7
4
Existing trees
Proposed trees
6
5
N
Proposal – Typical Section
2.6m
2m
Cycle
track
Footpath
(varies from
1.2m to 4m)
2m
Tram
Tram
lane 1.5m lane
Median
3m
Multiutility
zone
2.6m
3m
10m
10m
3 lane Multipurpose
Carriageway
3 lane Multipurpose
carriageway
Median
accommodating the
tram stop
Cycle
track
Multiutility
zone
Footpath
((varies from
1.2m to 4m)
Plantation along
the edge as a
barrier from air
and noise
pollution
Views with Reference Images
Continuous planter beds
along the footpath as a
barrier from air and noise
pollution.
Children play area on the footpath
Causally intercepted
children play area,
instead of designated
spaces…….fun of street
Views with Reference Images
Seating along the road is designed as
platform, instead of conventional
benches. Such that it can also be acted
as sculpture……..interpreting the space
All weather protection bus stop.
Views with Reference Images
Public activity area on the wide
footpath.
Grates around the trees
planted.
Srujan Research and Planning Foundation
VP: Ar. Rahul Nawle
Corporate Office: ‘Pushkaraj, 9 Shri Gokul Society,
Near Mhatre Bridge, Navi Peth, Pune- 411 030.
Tel: 91-20-65333394
Web: www.srujanfoundation.com Email: planning@srujanfoundation.com