Rashika Agarwal

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BURRABAZAR, where the past is the present

Burrabazar, situated on the eastern banks of River Hooghly, is a permanent wholesale cum retail market, which rose to prominence from the mid 18th century. The present Burrabazar area, which is the ‘inner city’ or the ‘city core’, contains parts of erstwhile Kalikata and Sutanuti villages, which till now has managed to maintain its built form and street hierarchy as it were there during the days of its establishment. The urban growth and the land use pattern of the port city of Kolkata is a sign of colonial legacy. Throughout the years, large parts of Burrabazar became progressively de-gentrified and degenerated, due to the focus of the government being on shifting people from the ‘city core’ to the outer newly planned developments and townships.


Report Content

Preface

Table of Contents

Burrabazar, At a Glance

Historical Context and Evolution of Burrabazar

Road Network

The Urban Fabric and the Built Typology | How does a Typical Commercial Urban Core Area look like | Decoding Urban Fabric of Core Cities of India

The Urban Fabric and the Built Typology | Character of an Older Residential Neighborhood of Burrabazar | Impact of British Period on Morphology of the Area

Impact of Various Rules/Policies in Burrabazar | Visual Evidences of Transformation

Interventions Towards Improvement

Conclusion