Revitalize city with hilltop parks, Boost Connectivity

Shivani Cm

UD4006

In response to the neglected hilltop, a proposal aims to revitalize the area by creating a central park. Enthusiasts envision this park as a cultural and educational hub, strategically located to enhance the landscape. It signifies a commitment to preserving green spaces amidst rapid urban growth. By repurposing the neglected hill slope, the park seeks to become a vibrant center for recreation, education, and community engagement. This initiative reflects dedication to fostering a thriving cultural scene and environmental conservation. As the park evolves, it stands as a testament to the city’s forward-thinking urban planning and commitment to inclusive spaces for residents and visitors.

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The site lies along the metro line, connecting Vanaz to Ramwadi and Swargate to PCMC. It’s near prominent areas like FC Road and Pune Municipal Corporation. This strategic positioning facilitates easy access to key destinations, enhancing connectivity and making it an ideal location for comprehensive urban development.

Despite being in the TOD zone near the metro, the site's hilltop hill slope classification limits redevelopment potential, needing innovative planning.

The vision and strategies are aligned to enhance the hilltop hill slopes, emphasizing preservation and sustainable development.

The master plan achieves buildability on varied terrain, preserving large public spaces and restoring hills with an active non-motorized transport network. It emphasizes public connectivity to the metro and incorporates active step streets, fostering vibrant pedestrian movement throughout the area.

The isometric view illustrates how the city can be viewed from the park, emphasizing overall connectivity. It showcases how various elements, such as green spaces and pedestrian pathways, seamlessly connect, enhancing the urban experience and fostering a sense of unity within the city.

The zoomed-in view highlights active stepped streets with a 5m setback for varying plinths, green streets, and their connections. It showcases a commercial plaza linking to the metro and a lush green water retention park. These features create a dynamic streetscape, promoting pedestrian activity and enhancing connectivity while preserving green spaces and managing water runoff effectively.

The guidelines apply to private open spaces, seamlessly connecting to public realms. Building guidelines are tailored along specific streets to ensure harmonious integration into the urban fabric and enhance the streetscape.

Building guidelines aim to achieve podiums, arcades, covered streets, and stepped streets, enhancing pedestrian experience and creating a vibrant and comfortable urban environment.