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Sanjana Baidya

UP4002

Khalpar: A Residential Neighborhood in the Suburb

Khalpar is an old and predominantly residential neighbourhood located almost in the centre of the city of South DumDum, West Bengal. Narrow urban streetscapes, low rise residential buildings, several small water bodies and green pockets acting as breathing spaces are the essence of this neighbourhood. The portfolio provides a thorough analysis of Khalpar to understand it's redevelopment pattern and potential as a residential neighbourhood. The area has been mapped on GIS software for detailed analysis. The portfolio comprises several data and analysis based on the primary survey, personal interviews and information collected from the South DumDum Municipality. 


Report Content

Decoding the Urban Built Form

Introduction to Khalpar

History & Urban Transformation

A Predominantly Residential Neighborhood?

Robust Street Network

Analyzing the Network Connectivity & Accessibility

Street as a Public Realm

Job & Livelihood

Transportation Facilities

Affordability & Desirability