This webinar was hosted on May 27th, 2015 from 3 - 4 pm (IST) by Rajeev Malagi, Project Associate, EMBARQ India and Noor Mansoor, Commissioner, Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). Navanagar is a mix-use area located between the twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad in Karnataka. It is predominantly a residential area dotted with - heritage sites, natural features, government buildings, educational institutions, commercial centers and transport hubs. EMBARQ India in collaboration with Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Hubli-Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd. (HDBRTSCL) and HDMC has worked on a transit oriented development (TOD) project here. The project has looked at creating a pedestrian neighbourhood around the proposed Navanagar Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) stop. It aims at implementing steps to increase safer access to the roads, and improve public spaces. This webinar highlighted the role played by EMBARQ India at different stages of the project (documentation, design and implementation), along with the stakeholder interactions at various stages and their decisions which have shaped the project. Related Research - http://embarqindiahub.org/publications/safe-access-manual-safe-access-mass-transit-stations-indian-cities Upcoming Webinars - http://embarqindiahub.org/e-learning/webinars

1. WEBINAR
27th May 2015
IMPROVING SAFE ACCESS AND PUBLIC SPACES
A CASE FROM NAVANAGAR
ನವನಗರದ ರಸ್ತೆ ಹಾಗು ಸ್ಾವವಜನಿಕ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳ ಸ್ುಧಾರಣತ

2. Speakers
Commissioner
C. M. Noor Mansoor
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal
Corporation
Mr. Rajeev G Malagi
Project Associate,
EMBARQ India
PresenterGuest speaker

3. Structure of the Presentation
Introduction Documentation Design Construction
Stakeholder
consultation
Stakeholder
consultation
Stakeholder
consultation
Hubli- Dharwad
BRTS
Scope of work
The project
Data collection
Mapping
Interviews
Concepts
Proposals
Estimation and
Costing
GFC
Civil works

4. INTRODUCTION

5. Introduction: Hubli-Dharwad
Second largest conurbation
after Bengaluru
Population(2011) - 943,788
Pune-Bengaluru highway
passes through the twin cities
Navanagar- mixed use area
• Residences
• Institutions
• Commercial hub
• Whole sale markets
Navanagar
Hubli
Dharwad

6. Bus Rapid Transit System
Connects the city cores
Total length – 22.5 km
Implementing agency -HDBRTCL
Volumes
• Regular 3392 pphd
• Express 6572 pphd
Frequency
• Regular buses – 4 min
• Express buses – 2 min
Navanagar
Hubli
Dharwad
Proposed BRTS link

7. Navanagar Demonstration Project
Tech Park
Govt.
Offices
KHB Layout
Private
Properties
Amargol
Village
Navanagar
Town
Open
Spaces
Cancer
Hospital
KHB Layout
Commercial Areas
APMC
Pond
Govt.
Offices
The extent of Navanagar
demonstration project
area chosen based on
walkable distance from
BRT stations
Navanagar

8. Navanagar Demonstration Area
Important roads and
landmarks were also
considered to delineate
the project extent
Demonstration
area
Navanagar

9. Scope of Work
Developing a design solution based on best global practices
Facilitating the implementation process

10. Question
Who are the stakeholders who must be brought on-
board for public projects (and why)?

11. DOCUMENTATION

12. Data Collection and Mapping
Built form & activity
Demographics
Traffic and transport
Open spaces
Public activities
Infrastructure

13. Stakeholder Consultation
Surveys
Interviews
Interactions with
• Local representatives
• Government agencies
• Institutions
• RWAs
• Associations

14. Photographic Documentation
Streets networks and activities
Existing view of BRTS corridor
Informal activities Open and public spaces

15. Stakeholder Consultation
Hubli-Dharwad Master plan workshop
EMBARQ, DULT, Govt. officials, line agencies
Objectives – Landuse, transportation, public transport and non-motorized
transpot

16. How important is it to have a stakeholder participation
in the initial stages of the project?
Question

17. DESIGN

18. Seven principles of TOD
1. Safe Access
2. Public Spaces
3. Cultural Landscapes
4. Integrated Transport
5. Compact
Development
6. Transit Supportive
Uses
7. Travel Demand
Management

19. Concept Proposals
Completing street networks
Developing street hierarchy
3.m wide lane
6.m wide road (Local roads)
9.m wide road (Local roads)
12.m wide road (Neighbourhood Collector)
16.m wide road (Neighbourhood Collector)
18.m wide road (Collector)
24.m wide road (Collector)
30.m wide road (Collector)
44.m wide road (BRT)

20. Concept Proposals
Connecting open and public
spaces
Preserving natural and built
heritage

21. Concept Proposals
Achieving higher density and FAR around transit station

22. Stakeholder Consultation – Aug 2013
Kick off meeting with Govt
agencies - DULT, HDMC and
HDBRTS
Principles of Transit oriented
development (TOD) & concept
designs presented

23. Stakeholder Consultation
Demonstration
area
Implementation
area
Navanagar
Phased implementation
Dedicated funding
Impact on the project

24. Seven Principles of TOD
1. Safe Access
2. Public Spaces
3. Cultural Landscapes
4. Integrated Transport
5. Compact Development
6. Transit Supportive Uses
7. Travel Demand
Management

25. Two Principles Chosen in First Phase
1. Safe Access
2. Public Spaces
3. Cultural Landscapes
4. Integrated Transport
5. Compact Development
6. Transit Supportive Uses
7. Travel Demand
Management

26. Navanagar Implementation Area
1
2
3
Park
Park
Park
Schools
BRT
Corridor
Project
Area
Key Map
Design Components:
Public Spaces
1. Central Spine
2. Plaza
3. Pond
Safe Access - Streets
4. Streets with dedicated
cycle track
5. Streets without
dedicated cycle track
4
5

27. Navanagar Implementation Area
BRTS
Stop
Institutions
Proposed Central Spine
Proposed plan View of Central Spine – Neighborhood Plaza

28. Navanagar Implementation Area
Proposed View of Central Plaza
Existing View of Central Plaza

29. Navanagar Implementation Area
Existing View of Temple and Amargol Pond
Proposed View of Temple and Amargol Pond

30. Stakeholder Consultation- Dec 2013
Chair: Ramandeep Chowdhary,
Commissioner, HDMC
Detailed designs and block estimates
were presented to HDBRTS, HDUDA
and HDMC and the same were approved

31. Stakeholder Consultation – DULT – Dec 2013
Chair: Commissioner V. Manjula, DULT
Detailed designs and block estimates were
presented and the same was approved

32. Stakeholder Consultation
Public consultation workshop
Organized in Navanagar
Chairpersons
• Mr. Noor Mansoor-Commissioner HDMC
• Mr. Mallikarjun Ajjappa Horikere, Corporator

33. Stakeholder Consultation
Around 120 people attend the event. This included RWAs, institutions,
business associations and student. The response was positive

34. Stakeholder Consultation
When implemented Navanagar
will be a reference project for the
state and country

35. Question
What are the methods to get a buy-in from
varied stakeholders with different opinions?

36. Construction

37. Construction
Block estimates were
prepared by EMBARQ in
assistance with HDMC* staff
The materials chosen were
as per DSR# 2013-14
Good for construction
drawings under process
Tendering
Construction
Public Spaces Area (sqm)
1. Central Spine 8,050
2. Plaza 2,300
3. Temple & Pond*
Buildable area
25,950
15070
Total 36,300
Streets
Length
(rkm)
4. With dedicated
cycle track
2.3 rkm
5. Without dedicated
cycle track
2.8 rkm
Total 5.1 rkm

38. Stakeholder consultation
‘One step’ closer to the
completion
When implemented, project
will serve as a reference for
state and country
Impact on the project

39. Question
What is the need for collaboration between different
implementing agencies – HDMC, DULT, PWD etc.?
How can it be achieved?

40. Conclusion
Stakeholder engagement at all stages
Responsive design
Long term engagement

41. Questions and answer session