URBAN DESIGN PUBLIC REALM STUDY FOR KASHMERE GATE , DELHI

1. PUBLIC REALM
SCOPE OF WORK
https://www.stirworld.com/think-columns-a-place-for-all-a-study-in-the-great-wide-public-realm

2. CONTENT-
1. WHAT IS PUBLIC REALM?
2. ITS ROLE
3. CATEGORIES (IDENTIFICATION) - STREETS/PARKS/PLAZA
4. PRINCIPLES
5. YAMUNA CONTEXT
6. SITE WITH DEMARCATIONS (ONLINE MODE)
7. FLOW CHART OF PLAN OF ACTION

3. WHAT IS PUBLIC REALM?
Public space/realm is defined as space that is shared communally by the public. It is
intimately linked to the ideas of universal access, the common ground, and shared
amenities.
Examples include parks, plazas, pedestrian pathways, and streets, indoor spaces such as
atriums, shopping centres, and community centres.
https://www.slideshare.net/MitikshaJain2/public-realm-252235873?from_search=5

4. WHAT IS PUBLIC REALM?
The public realm belongs to everyone. It comprises public urban spaces and other
outdoor places that require no key to access them and are available, without charge for
everyone to use.
The three key elements that influence the public realm are:
● The buildings that enclose and define the space;
● The space itself; and
● The people that inhabit the public realm and the way they use the space.
https://www.slideshare.net/MitikshaJain2/public-realm-252235873?from_search=5

5. ROLE OF PUBLIC REALM
The public realm plays a critical role in the area’s character and function, serving overlapping
roles, including:
1. Circulation and Access: The public street rights-of way provide for circulation within and
through the community
2. Development Framework: The public street rights-of way provide the fundamental
structure.
3. Public Open Space: In addition to the community’s parks and plazas, public street
rights-of-way play an important role in social interaction and nature inclusivity.
4. Visual Character: While buildings are important visual elements, the physical design is
critical in establishing the community’s identity and overall character.
https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/planning/community/profiles/uptown/pdf/4_3_streets_the_public_realm.pdf

6. THERE ARE FIVE IDENTIFIED TYPES OF PUBLIC SPACES
1. CORPORATE SPACES
2. DOMESTIC SPACES
3. CONSUMPTION SPACES
4. CIVIC SPACES
5. IN-BETWEEN SPACES
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7. CORPORATE SPACES
1. Corporate spaces are usually
privately owned spaces
characterised by the corporate
entities which bound them.
2. These spaces are predominantly
used by workers of the
surrounding corporations, but
may host other user groups
temporarily.
Examples:
Hotel lobbies/foyers, Shopping mall,
food court, Airport terminal, office
park square, university squares etc.
https://www.stirworld.com/think-columns-a-place-for-all-a-study-in-the-great-wide-public-realm

8. DOMESTIC SPACES
1. Domestic spaces are public open
spaces in close proximity to a cluster
of homes and residential
developments, domestic squares offer
a space for both formal and informal
social activity.
2. A local environment for people of all
ages to play, to relax, to enjoy the
sun, to meet their neighbours
Examples:
Balconies and terraces,
courtyards,community parks https://jimleggitt.typepad.com/jim-leggitt-drawing-shortcuts/2011/12/drawing-parks-and-open-spaces.html

9. CONSUMPTION SPACES
Consumption spaces are public open
spaces, part of the public realm where
'consumption' activities are predominant.
Often a combination of fixed retail,
informal trade and mobile temporary
stalls. They are by essence places where
people meet, trade, recreate and
exchange.
https://www.stirworld.com/think-columns-a-place-for-all-a-study-in-the-great-wide-public-realm

10. CIVIC SPACES
Civic Spaces help characterise the city or
town's history, and acts as vital spaces for
people to interact with political leaders.
Distinguishing characteristics :A forecourt to
civic buildings, often with at least one
frontage addressing the main entrance or
façade. A setting for monuments, statues and
other memorials or public art installations.
Designed for pedestrians and adaptable to
cater for civic events and meetings. High
quality materials & finishes. Grand, symbolic
and of national and local significance.
https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architects-lounge/a1530-7-innovative-public-space-designs-in-india/

11. IN-BETWEEN SPACES
1. In-between spaces are the residual
elements of the city, which evolve out
of an ever- changing urban fabric.
2. In-between spaces present flexible
environments, which offer potential
locations for diverse and unexpected
activities and future developments.
http://www.gensleron.com/cities/2014/10/2/work-in-the-city-alternative-spaces.html

12. MAJOR PRINCIPLE
1. Culture as a driver
2. Economy/ functional drivers of the region
3. Climate factor : Defining a passive and mechanical
dependency
4. Define corridor of various speeds of movement
5. Surface treatment
6. Utility planning
https://insights.creatorsarchitects.com/5-planning-principles-for-public-realm-design-in-indian-subcontinent-60d8d7f4c0b6

13. PUBLIC REALM PLAN
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14. PLAN OF ACTION
DEMARCATION ON
MAPS VIA SITE
VISIT
DEMARCATION
ON MAPS
THROUGH
ONLINE
RESEARCH
PLAN OF ACTION
RESEARCH
POST RESEARCH
DOCUMENTATIO
N
Video & Sheets)
COMPILATION
(Video & Sheets)

15. ZONE 1

16. To be done
Areas-
1. Priyadarshini Colony- furniture kept outside, parks present but not maintained, parks just beside buildings
creating dumping and mosquito breeding areas, open sewers with foul smell and unhygienic conditions,
encroachment all around lessening the ROW within the society, opportunity- pocket park’s edges are mostly
surrounded by hawkers in the evening & tes stalls and small confectionary shop throughout the day thus create eye
on street, weakness- no grocery shops around thus required to go far of locations.
2. Outer Ring Road- ranges from a consumption zone (around kachori shops), a cultural/ religious zone (hanuman &
maharshi mandir), a facilitation zone (amenities like mohalla clinic and pink toilet) to just a transitional space
(including footpath, subways, etc.), majorly heavily populated on tuesdays and evening (mandir and consumption
sides), around clinic and pink toilet men keep on strawling and having bath on nearby hand pump, opportunity-
3. Hanuman Mandir- religious and consumption activities along with homeless people staying in nearby vicinity (due
to the hindu belief system (maybe), so can be taken as opportunity and provided with shelter homes around the
mandir itself, the way leading to inside the colony from beside temple is pedestrianised till DJB office, which facilitates
the population

17. ZONE 1

18. CONSUMPTION SPACES AROUND THE HANUMAN TEMPLE
Entrance to Hanuman Mandir and associated eatery joints and people living and sitting
around the roads

19. CONSUMPTION SPACES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
Pink Toilet (Public Toilet for Women) Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic (A temporary structure built for public
utility)

20. Subway for Crossing the Ring Road - Transitional Space
Subway entry from college’s side Subway entry from ghat’s side

21. ZONE 2

22. ZONE 2

23. ZONE 2

27. ZONE 3

28. ZONE 3
Source: Mappls - Super Map App for Maps,
Navigation, Tracking, Safety and more

29. NODE 1
NODE 2
NODE 3
RESIDENTIAL OPEN
SPACE
COMMERCIAL OPEN
SPACE
PARKING
PARKING
PARKING

30. TEA STALL

31. RAILWAY GUEST HOUSE
A
A
B
B

33. RESIDENTIAL COMMON AREA

34. COMMERCIAL AREA

35. 1.2 M

36. ZONING
1
3
2
6
5
4
AMBEDKAR
UNIVERSITY
DARA SHIKOH
LIBRARY
BRITISH
ARTILLERY
MONUMENT
BSNL CORPORATE
OFFICE
INDIAN POST, GPO
GPO
CANTEEN
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
P
P
P
TELEGRAPH
MEMORIAL
Zone 2
bd
emarket the
pace (parks etc)

37. NODE 1
ATM
SWOT:
AMBEDKAR
CAMPUS
AMBEDKAR
CAMPUS
OLD SPA
CAMPUS
A
B
B
A
Zone 2
S-
W- Space wastage reason being
hub for monkeys. Closed second
entry gate
O - interactive space, can be
utilized for parking.
Needed to be done
Video
Wide angle picture retake , better angle

38. INFERENCES
TO BE DONE
ALLEYS PICTURE

39. OPEN SPACES
SWOT:
S- OPEN AND WELL MAINTAINED
GREEN SPACES
W-RESTRICTED FOR STUDENTS
O-
T-
2
1
4
3 01
02
03
04
Zone 2
TO BE DONE
CANTEEN AND
CORRIDOR

40. NODE 2
B
A B
K
E
L
A
G
H
A
T
M
A
R
G
M
A
D
R
S
A
R
O
A
D
OLD SPA
CAMPUS
AMBEDKAR
CAMPUS
BSNL OFFICE
PRIYADARSHINI
COLONY
A
S : Good Connectivity
W: Lack of pedestrianisation
O: - Installation of Convex Mirrors
to increase Cone of Vision
- Developing footpaths
- Speed table can be
incorporated.
T: - Accident Prone area
Zone 2

41. NODE 3
A
A
Inferences:
S: plays a major part to connect,
Kela ghat , lothia rg & hamilton
W: Lack of Pedestrian,traffic light
,zebra crossing & encroached
parking
BSNL
LO
TH
IAN
RD
N
ETAJI SU
BH
ASH
M
ARG
TELEGRAPH
MEMORIAL
BR AMBEDKAR
UNIVERSITY
BSNL
CORPORATE
OFFICE
Zone 2
Tbd
Different photo from

42. NODE 3
A
BSNL
CORPORATE
OFFICE
INDIA POST
G.P.O
BRITISH
MAGAZINE
MEMORIAL
N
ETAJI SU
BH
ASH
M
ARG
A
B
C
B
C
Zone 2
Tbd
Different photo from
different angles
Bus stop

43. Inferences:
SWOT:
NODE 5
A
D.P.O CANTEEN
DELHI G.P.O
BRANCH
DELHI G.P.O
BRANCH
NET MEDIA
A B
B
Zone 2

44. NODE 6
B
A
Inferences:
SWOT:
S-
W- sloped entrance, lack of
designated dumping area , no
open space for children activity.
PRIYADARSHINI
COLONY
G.P.O PARKING
PRIYADARSHINI
COLONY
C
A
A
B C
Zone 2

45. PARKING
01
02
03
01
02
03
Zone 2
TO BE DONE
improved PICTURE

46. RAILWAY
HEADQUARTER
CONSTRUCTION
OFFICE
P
P
NORTHERN
RAILWAY CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE
DELHI NAVAL
UNIT, NCC
MAUT KA
KUAN
SDM KOTWALI
OLD COURT
URDU ACADEMY
SINDHI
ACADEMY
RITZ CINEMA
HOMESTAY AC
DORMITORY
P
P
P
ZONING
1
2
3
Zone 5
t the space
)
ized cabins
of court

47. NODE 1
A
nces:
along the road disrupts the existing
th.
s a visitors parking provided for the
ern railway chief administrative office,
azari but people still parking alongside
ad.
a source for traffic in such a small area.
COMMERCIAL
ZONE
CHURCH
RAILWAY
HEADQUARTER
RAILWAY
HEADQUARTER
A
C
B
C
B
Zone 5

48. NODE 2
A B
up the blind spots along the
W campus to Kashmere gate
k for incivilities to occur, or
d.
B
A
URDU ACADEMY
UNTANDED
AREA
COMMERCIAL
AREA
Zone 5
Tbd
Better photo

49. NODE 3
A B
imity to ISBT, a lot of buses and
ed right in front of the entry to gate 7
metro station.
e usually owned by the various travel
e been opened in the same area.
ntry and exit of the students on foot
cle.
tly fills up with a raucous crowd in the
A
B
MISSIONARIES
COMMERCIAL
L
O
T
H
I
A
N
R
D
Zone 5