2022MUD001_THESIS.pdf safety and nieighbourhood design

1. 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.

2. CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT
Urbanization
Opportunities
Needs &
Desires
Leisure
space &
Inclusivity
Time
Quality
of life
Development
Safety and
Security
Walkable
streets
Theme

3. CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT
Need of inquiry
Positive Impacts Needs Concerns
Urbanization
Boost in Economy Well being
Public realm
Social Inclusivity
Safety and security
Urban Transformation
Creating Sociable Urban Environments
for inclusivity and public wellness
Holistic approach
Fragmentation
Vibrancy
Infrastructure
Development

4. About the City - Bahadurgarh
Bahadurgarh a small industrial
city of area approx. 50sqkm.
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.

5. Growth of the city
Proposal of Expansion of metro Corridor from
Bahadurgarh to Sampla
Rise in economy by
industrial growth

6. 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

7. Inquiry
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.
Bahadurgarh
A feeder city
Growth
Urban Transformation
Metro Corridor
Industries
Inclusivity
Social Cohesion
What are the Demands of
a city in transformation?
Safety and Wellbeing

8. Demands of the city
Bahadurgarh
Growth factors Metro Corridor
Industries
Hospitality
investment
Rising Economy
Demands
New Urban
Form
Catering
Present Needs
Safer
Environments
Inclusive Spaces
Leisure Spaces

9. Urban Design Exploration
Social
Safety
Physical
Properties
Context
Sequence & Flow
Peri-Urban
Area
Sense
of
Safety
Socio-economic
Perspective

10. 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.

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

12. Mapping the City
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Residential
Marsh
Land
Commercial
To Delhi
To Rohtak
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Marsh Land
City Park
NH9
Major Routes
Delhi to Rohtak
Metro Stations
The city is primarily Industrial
and residential with
neighborhood level amenities
and low open spaces
Residential
Residential
NH9
Direction of Growth of city

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Precinct 1 – Developed urban form with requirement of third spaces
WTP
Residential
Sector 6
Residential
Sector 2
Residential
Sector 7
Metro
Station
Railway Station
School
Hospital
School
School

16. Precinct 1 – Developed urban form with requirement of third spaces
Industries
Commercial
Residential
WTP
Neighbourhood
Market
The Planned Sectors are becoming
primary residential area with Metro
Station in close proximity.
This developed urban form is observing
transition as commercial buildings are
being constructed to cater the demands
of the citizens.
Although these buildings are being
developed there lacks proper third
spaces which enhance the vibrancy of
overall environment.
Presence of WTP in close proximity
hampers the activeness thus the stretch
becomes unsafe.
Coming up of informal vendors is
however making the place a bit more
active.
The land is also reclaimed to convert
into commercial space, other is old
court area which has become a defunct
space and hampers safety.
Intervening in these areas provide an
opportunity to provide vibrant and
inclusive environments to improve the
liveability of the residents.
Residential
Sector 6
Residential
Sector 2
Residential
Sector 7
Metro
Station
Railway Station
School
School
School
Hospital
WTP
Reclaimed
Land
Old
Court
Sabji Mandi
Temple
School
1
2
3

17. Precinct 1 – Proposed Master Plan 2031

18. Present Condition – 1 near Metro Station
New Buildings coming up to cater the needs of the locals
but unplanned spaces creates parking issues and creates
traffic congestion and causes pedestrian vehicular
conflict thus hampering pedestrian safety.
Metro Station a major factor of transformation in the
area

19. Present Condition – 2 near Marshy Land
Informal Vendors near the Marshy Land Area Reclamation of Land in process

20. 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.

21. Precinct 2 – Developing urban form with requirement of third spaces
School
Residential
Omaxe City
Residential
Industrial
Sector 16
Commercial
Hotel

22. 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.
Guidelines can be provided for future
developments.
School
Residential
Omaxe City
Residential
Industrial
Sector 16
Commercial
Hotel

23. 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.

24. 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.