A comparative study on the urban analysis of different cities in various different geographical settings.

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Bachelor in architecture

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3. NEw dElhi, iNdia
Features:
• symmetrical planning (hexagonal & triangular modules)
• homogenously distributed built Fabric
• signiFicant open areas
• radial commercial district connecting residential & institutional blocks
• low density residential areas (lutyen’s bungalow zone)

4. chaNdigarh, iNdia
Features:
• symmetrical planning (grid pattern & sector planning)
• homogenously distributed built Fabric
• signiFicant open and green areas
• dedicated commercial, residential & institutional zones
• low density & low rise structures
• proper road hierarchy & dedicated pedestrian & cycle tracks

5. shimla, iNdia
Features:
• major development on the mountain ridges & along the contours.
• earlier developments on relatively Flat land. Further developments in the
steep slopes.
• developed as a colonial town, Further developed as an administrative town.
• very dense built Fabric due to unavailability oF buildable slopes.
• no planned street network leading to traFFic congestion throughout the
city.

6. dharamshala, iNdia
Features:
• major settlement in the valley.
• major developments in relatively Flat area.
• unorganised and small nucleated clustered planning.
• no planned street network. pre-existing streets currently serve the town.
• organic growth along the valley in the region.

7. Thank yoU
rishit kumar
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