Integrated Townships: Geddesian-Sponge City Approach

Divyatanu Dev

UD4001-2

The objective was to create a sustainable Township model that integrates Sponge City's resilience with Geddes’s humane approach to City Design. This model establishes a relationship between liveability and diversity, and it is classified into three parameters—Built Fabric, Community, and Lifestyle—representing humane approaches for a Township model.

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A Sustainable Township: Integrating Sponge City Resilience and Geddes's Humane Design with Liveability and Diversity at Its Core

Transforming the Precinct: Connecting Networks, Enhancing Green Corridors, and Utilizing Landforms for Groundwater Recharge and Recreation

Walkable Blocks and Integrated Transit: Designing Inclusive Routes, Accessible Nodes, and Human-Centric Land Uses for a Connected Urban Experience

Balanced Urban Design: Strategically Positioned Built-Uses, Accessible Open Spaces, and Integrated Natural Watershed Management for a Sustainable and Inclusive Community

Adaptive Open Space Design: A Multi-Functional Detention Basin for Flood Protection, Recreation, and Social Connection Across Seasons

Porous Design at Block Level: Lively Privately Owned Public Spaces Connecting Bungalows with Gardens, Parks, and Seamless Surroundings

Parcel-Level Open Spaces: Enhancing Community Life with Integrated Design, Relaxation Areas, and Mixed-Use Harmony in the Master Plan

Masterplan Focus: Zone Transitions and Building Types Converge in a Central Open Space, Achieving a Global FSI of 2.7 Along the Primary Road

Exploring the Transition: A Vision for the Central Public Space in the Masterplan, Ensuring Cohesive Evolution and Predictability

Concluding with Phasing and Financial Strategy: Achieving Objectives Through a Humane Approach and City-Transforming Design