EnteKochi

Competition Brief
Section 2: Technical Package and
Detailed Site Information

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 SITE DETAILS
The focus area for the Urban Design Com-
petition, is the Mullassery Canal precinct in
down-town Ernakulam. It is part of the Central
Business District (CBD) of Kochi. Historically,
the Mullassery canal was built for inland mo-
bility, connecting the backwaters in the west of
Kochi, to the Perandoor Canal in the east. The
eastern end of the canal has the Kerala State
Regional Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus
terminus, that caters to intra and inter-city pub-
lic transportation, which is one out of two major
inter-city bus stations in Kochi. Waterfront rec-
lamation of the past on the western end, at the
juncture where the canal meets the backwaters,
has defined a linear public recreational avenue
ERNAKULAM called Marine Drive, which is lined with luxu-
ry housing towers and landmark commercial
buildings.
KOCHI MULLASSERY CANAL Over the years the canal seems to have been
built upon, as its use for effective, water-based
transportation faded into the past with the
advent of other modes of personal and public
FORT KOCHI transport and a road centric development.
While the total length of the canal is 1.3 kms,
more than half of it is presently covered by con-
crete slabs used for on-street parking and ded-
icated vending zones. The land use pattern,
along the stretch of the canal, transforms as we
WILLINGDON move from east to west. The canal is lined with
ISLAND prominent educational institutions of the city,
heritage sites, major shopping avenues, street
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markets, warehouses, and formal and informal
housing. The canal is surrounded by low-rise
high-density development of the 80’s that had
transformed the urban fabric of Kochi.
UDC SUB-SITES
UDC
The canal stretch is divided into Sub-sites A,
B and C that are identified as critical zones for
the UDC. Below are the UDC Sub-sites that
address several core themes/opportunities.
These have been identified as opportunity are-
Site
as along the canal that allow for in-depth de-
sign exploration, in order to meet our project
goals, and foster an integrated and sustainable
approach to urban development. The winning
designs of the sub-sites will be carried forward
in the form of tasks to develop Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs) for implementation. Hence,
these design solutions must be not only inno-
vative, but also contextually implementable.
Along with the conceptual design of the entire
length of the Canal, teams are requested to
develop detailed designs for any two of the
three sub-sites described below.
OVERALL DELIVERABLES
1. A conceptual design for the entire
Mullassery canal precinct (boundaries
demarcated in Fig. 1, next page),
which will then be detailed out by each
of the 3 winning teams during the
Detailed Project Report phase of the
Competition.
2. Design proposals for any two of
the three Sub-sites based on the
description provided in this brief,
which will then be detailed out
by the winning team during the
Detailed Project Report Phase of the
Competition.
3. Sections and visually appealing 3D
views/ walk throughs explaining the
proposed concepts and designs.
4. A summary text in not more than 500
words which details:
a. The main concept, especially
referring to aspects of climate-
proof integrated urban
development;
b. The level of interventions
focused upon;
c. The opportunity areas
intended to be tackled; and
d. The target groups or
beneficiaries
5. The text must be written in the English
language.
Please refer to the Design Brief Section 1
for further submission requirements, the scales
of working and the submission process.
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Fig 1.: Overview map of the UDC site

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UDC SUB-SITE A
Sub-site A is identified at the eastern end of
the Mullassery Canal. Here, the UDC site is
defined by a railway line on the eastern end
that runs perpendicular to the canal. A section
of the site boundary spills into the intersection
of the Mullassery canal and the Thevara-Pe-
randoor (T.P.) Canal (Fig 3). This intersection
has wetlands covered with water hyacinth and
some reeds. The location has the potential to
regain its healthy ecosystem which has been
repeatedly disrupted in the past, by infrastruc-
ture developments.
The precinct includes the Kerala State Road
Transportation Corporation (KSRTC) bus termi-
nus (Fig 4) on the eastern end of the canal. It
is the regional hub of the state transportation
network for intra and inter-district, as well as,
intra state bus journeys.
From the bus terminus around 470 buses (42)
are operating with a total no. of 756 trips per
day, and about 40,000 passengers using the
terminus daily1 as of 2012. KSRTC runs 77 ser-
vices from the stand; 15 of these are to neig-
hbouring States2 like Tamil Nadu and Karnata-
ka. Buses are available from the Station around
the clock to destinations all across Kerala such
as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam,
Kottarakkara, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode,
Kannur, and Sultan Bathery, providing an inva-
luable service to the common people3 (refer to
Annex 1 for details).
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https://www.cppr.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Vyttila-Mobility-Hub-Report-1.pdf
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The Hindu KOCHI, NOVEMBER 05, 2019 01:09 IS
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https://ernakulam.nic.in/ksrtc-ernakulam/
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As this bus terminus is located in the city cen-
tre, the external bus circulation is affected by
traffic congestion on the main roads (e.g. M.G.
Road, SA Road and Banerji Road), and the
internal circulation is affected by private vehic-
les coming to the bus stand. For the latter, no
parking is currently being provided.
This bus terminus has been developed on
wetlands, and hence is prone to seasonal wa-
ter logging. Moreover, the area is below sea
level. In between the bus terminus and the
railway line, lies the proposed Green Corridor
project (Fig 5) site, that will connect the North
and South Ernakulam Railway Station. It will be
a 3 km long corridor for pedestrians and other
e-mobility.
Karikkamuri is a residential neighbourhood
adjacent to the KSRTC bus terminus. Within
this stretch, the canal is covered with concrete
slabs. The edges of the canal are predomi-
nantly occupied by trading companies, who
use the covered canal areas for parking, loa-
ding and unloading activities. To the west of
the Karikkamuri neighbourhood, is a mixed-
use urban fabric, with residences and shops
sandwiched between Chittoor Road (5) and
the main thoroughfare of MG Road (4) (refer
Fig 1). This is one of the naturally elevated
sand bar ridges (Refer to chapter 3 of Design
Brief Section 1), hence, is not vulnerable to
water logging. However, since the canal is co-
vered, the lack of sunlight reaching the water
results in anaerobic reactions which produce
greenhouse gases and socio-ecological com-
plications.
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Fig 2. Map of sub-site A
The whole Sub-site A remains poorly connec-
ted, unwalkable and also feels visibly unsafe,
particularly for women and vulnerable groups.
This is especially true for the zone behind and
around the KSRTC bus stand, denoted by the
police as a law and order sensitive zone. The-
refore, the 24x7 bus stop that fronts this space
is associated as being unsafe. Moreover, with
poor lighting, the canal edges remain unfre-
quented towards the evening and the canal
itself tends to accumulate garbage as the flow
of water is being obstructed by the railway
tracks (Fig.6).
This zone is perceived to have the potential
to transform into a convivial place right at
the heart of the city with spaces for commer-
cial, recreational, health and sports activities
catering to citizens in its vicinity. New spatial
arrangements of a public, ecological and re-
creational nature can be part of the innovative
and integrated reimagination of this critical
sub-site. This intervention could also be in line
with multi-scalar flood mitigation strategies,
which take into consideration the expanding
and contracting nature of the floodways and
which restores the traditional waterways for
seasonal multifunctionality.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUB-SITE A:
—Sub-site A should be programmed to
sustainably re-house all current activities of
the KSRTC (refer to additional data
package and Annexures) with projected
capacities. Additionally, the designs should
aim to create an inclusive and
gender-sensitive recreational space, as a
barrier-free environment that fulfils its
city-level functions within the framework of
an innovative financing and business plan
for its urban redesign.
—Sub-site A should be resilient towards the
flooding challenge, so that primary
activities are not hampered during heavy
rains. Additionally, designs should cater to
the ancillary activities such that the
enhanced water catchment areas double as
healthy activity zones during dry periods.
—Sub-site A should offer smaller pockets of
convivial public space for adjacent —
residential neighbourhoods and local Fig 3. Mullassery Canal meets Thevara-Perandoor canal
cultural activities.
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Fig 4. KSRTC Bus Terminus (Workshop)
DESIGN DELIVERABLES FOR SUB-SITE A:

—An overarching conceptual master plan of

the site comprising: a block diagram of re
located buildings on the KSRTC land, a
public commute and circulation plan (within
the site and the approach road), a
concept for a sustainably-built terminal with
connectivity to the city center and
surrounding neighbourhoods. All designs
should be made keeping in mind the needs
of persons with disabilities, the elderly and
aspects of gender inclusion.

—A detailed design incorporating the

following components:
a. a bus stop feature and placemaking
interventions (pedestrian friendly and
healthy citizen spaces including urban
greens;
b. water catchment functions (including
sustainable solutions to rejuvenate
the polluted and clogged water body —
of the area); Fig 5. Proposed pathway for the Green Corridor Project
c. ideas for commercial use of land (as
per existing bylaws, FAR and use
permissions)

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Fig 6. Mullassery Canal - flow obstructed by Railway tracks and pollution

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UDC SUB-SITE B
The covered canal stretch between MG Road
(4) and TD Road (3) (refer Fig 1) is used as a
vending zone (Fig. 8). Adjacent to it is the Ma-
haraja’s College Grounds. This stretch of the
canal is lined with 70- 100-year-old trees. It has
the potential of becoming an inclusive urban
placemaking zone provided it follows an in-si-
tu reorganisation without displacing existing
users. It should also plan for the canal edges
to open up into pedestrian pathways and small
recreational spaces.
There are three modes of mobility within the
entire canal precinct; the Ernakulam Boat Jet-
ty (near Sub-site C), the Maharaja’s College
Metro Station (near Sub-site B) and the KSRTC
bus terminus (in Sub-site A). Sub-site B pos-
es an opportunity for these transport modes
to converge around the above-envisioned
placemaking strategy. The stretch between the
Mullassery Canal Road, all the way to Mahara-
jah’s College Metro station, is lined by a Public
Works Department(PWD) urban park, which
is currently only accessible in the evenings
(Fig 11). The station abuts this garden at one
end. The junction of Mullassery Canal Road
(7) and MG Road (4) (refer Fig 1) hosts a cen-
tral sewage pump station. Sub-site B has the
potential to connect these 3 transport nodes
through pedestrian walkways (Fig 10) and
to connect the PWD park, incorporating the
spaces behind the existing vendor stretches.
Integration of all the mentioned disconnected
zones can be attempted critically for their po-
tential to smoothly connect. Furthermore, the
creation of pockets of public space, accessible
to citizens and commuters in the area can be
critically assessed (Refer Maps - Stretch B1
and B2, and their corresponding photographs
package). In the stretch between TD road (3)
and Market Road (2), the canal is open but not
accessible. It is heavily built on either side.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUB-SITE B
—The vending zone is to be revitalised as a
street market space that enables the canal
to be a pedestrian spine along with
vehicular connectivity and small recreational
spaces.
—Sub-site B should provide seamless
connectivity between the three modes of
transportation which are the boat, the
metro and the bus. Designs should be:
a. pedestrian-friendly
b. gender-inclusive
c. child and elderly friendly
d. addressing needs of persons
with disabilities and vulnerable
sections of the population
e. addressing any other commuting and
mobility related issues of the area
—Strategies should include a focus on the
urban poor and the marginalised by
providing spaces within the design, that
enable their economic up-gradation. The
UDC strictly vouches for a no-displacement
policy mindful of livelihood and
socio-spatial interdependencies.
DESIGN DELIVERABLES FOR SUB-SITE B
—An overall master plan of the area with a
detailed design component.
—A design for the canal edges that
incorporates the safeguarding of existing
trees and ecology. —
—A plan for the integration of the compound Fig 7. Map of sub-site B
of the pump station with the existing park,
through placemaking activities connecting
it to the transport nodes.
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Fig 8. Vending zone over the covered canal stretch (on the left) Fig 10. Current situation of pedestrian paths

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Fig 9. Fallow land behind the Vending zone (south of the canal) Fig 11. Public Works Department urban park

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UDC SUB-SITE C
The site includes among others a Jewish Ceme-
tery; which is owned and administered by the
community and a Municipal Waste Collection
Ground (Fig. 13) - (also used as a parking area for
waste-collection and transport vehicles). These
areas have the following possibilities: a sensitive
conservation of the Jewish cemetery and the
re-imagining of the existing municipal waste
collection area. These areas allow the opening
of spaces along the canal. The already thriving
small natural ecosystem in the city centre has a
potential to evolve into a micro-urban forest on
this Sub-site.
The canal curves eastwards from the cemetery
into a low-income housing settlement of appro-
ximately 150-155 inhabitants (called Padikathuku-
lam, Fig. 14, 15), that has grown incrementally on
KMC land (marked as 2 in the subsite Map - refer
to Annexure 2 for details). The Sub-site C also
has two prominent higher education institutions
- the St. Teresa’s Girls College and the Govern-
ment Law College. The Law College has a vacant
plot of 1 acre on the banks of the canal which it
aims to develop into a ‘State of the Art’ library
and research center, designed sustainably, with
facilities to house books, journals, reports and
other e-resources (refer to Annexure 3 for details).
The presence of the two educational institutions
brings a heavy pedestrian footfall in the area.
However, the zone lacks pedestrian walkways
and has narrow roads and speeding vehicles.
Moreover, the stretch of Convent Junction is a
well-known marketplace for, what is colloquially
called ‚ladies items”, clothes, and books. The St.
Teresa’s College (a women’s college) is one of
the key stakeholders of the area, making gender
inclusion an imperative for redesigning this sub-
site.
The western-most part of the canal is the last
stretch between the backwaters and the Jewish
cemetery. It is bracketed on the west by the Pri-
yadarshini Park (Fig. 16), which also marks the
mouth of the canal. It is an underutilised park that
has great potential for innovative transformations.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DESIGN DELIVERABLES FOR SUB-SITE C
STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUB-SITE C
.—An overall master plan with detailed Note: It is to be kept in mind that the house owners all
—Housing settlements should be integrated design components referring to specific have regularised house ownership deeds for their area
with the canal in a sensitive approach towards parts as shown in the plans (refer additional and as such a reorganisation of the same would main-
the water body and its surrounding data package). ly address augmenting the services in the area with
micro-ecosystem without any reorganisation —Strategies to curtail effluents and waste proper waste and sanitation measures, and placemak-
of the existing houses. from the settlement from polluting the ing as a response to the canal’s landscape.
—Sub-site C’s sub-zones 1, 3, & 4 (refer the base canal waters and affecting the surrounding
map) should be designed to enhance the hydrology and ecosystem.
existing flora and fauna along the bend of the
canal;
—The canal edges should be developed into
a multipurpose public recreational zone that
allows for the canal to swell during peak water
levels
—Designs can showcase flood mitigation and
water-filtration systems that could be used to
spread awareness on these themes and be
showcased at the neighbouring Priyadarshini
Park.
—Potential for water-based tourism and
recreational activities could be explored at
the stretch between the Priyadarshini Park
and TD Road, as the canal is wider and
deeper there.
—A way forward for the derelict
Jewish Cemetery, in terms of its conservation,
keeping in mind the present status as a state
archaeological department site. All
approaches need to keep in mind the
sentiments and sensitivities of the community.
—Ideas generated should integrate the planned
research centre of the Government Law
College;
—This sub-site should be made
gender-sensitive and inclusive in a way that
allows stakeholders to easily and safely access
it for their daily needs across different land
uses.
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Fig 12. Map of sub-site C
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Fig 13. Municipal Waste Segregation Ground Fig 15. Padikathukulam Settlements along the canal

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Fig 14. Padikathukulam Housing Settlements along the canal Fig 16. Priyadarshani Park at the western end of the canal

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 10. Stakeholder
OVERARCHING STAKEHOLDER RECOMMENDATIONS

—The Mullassery Canal Urban Design project could be used as a model to

re-imagine Kochi’s fading relationship with water and its flows.
—The canal as an integral element of the urban fabric, with its interconnected
ecological and cultural role needs to find its place back into the hearts of

Recommendations
Kochiites.
—This project can showcase best practices for canal rejuvenation, bioremediation,
eco-restoration etc. in a highly dense and existing urban area. It should address,
through the design improvement, the quality of canal water by employing
innovative strategies of both water and waste management.
—The project should address restoration of floodways and water catchment areas
for times of increased capacity in the canal, which can double as healthy citizen’s
activity areas during dry seasons.
—The project should use the redesign opportunity to address issues of blockages
and obstructions pertaining to the flow of water that can be minimised by clearing
of silt and waste from the canal and augmenting waste management in the area
to ensure a pollution-free canal.
—The project must address canal edge restoration to prevent neglect and apathy
while restoring the water edge as an engaging space for its citizens
—The project should consider the possibility of designing a holistic system that
includes citizens and innovates on their role in the maintenance of the canal and
its allied public spaces.
—The project must integrate the two important networks of civic infrastructure -
water and mobility.
—The project should address a housing development integrated in the canalscape
in a healthy symbiotic relationship with its surroundings, one that needs to be
envisioned from an integrated approach of habitat development.
—The project should attempt to redesign the canal precinct allowing the city an
opportunity to have a state-of-the-art public transit zone within its bus terminus
site integrated with public spaces and green zones.
—The project must be inclusive of all the stakeholder’s interests, with a special
focus on the needs of persons with disabilities and aspects of gender inclusion.

SPECIAL NOTES

—Aerial pictures: Drone photography was unfortunately not possible. We request

participants to refer to other resources like google maps/google earth in
compliance with applicable legal regulations.

—Covid situation and data collection: Data collection on the ground was difficult at
several moments due to the unforeseen covid situation. However, participants can
ask more specific questions until MONDAY 13TH JULY 2020 BY 23:59 (IST)
(REVISED) via email. We will respond with as much additional data and
information as is possible given the circumstances via email to all qualified
registered teams.

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Annexure
ANNEXURE 1 -
INFORMATION ON KSRTC BUS TERMINUS

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Fig A2: Map showing KSRTC plot Details

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—The approx. number of buses arriving to waiting room - ladies and gents with toilets, mitigation strategies. Strategies of ANNEXURE 2 - GOVERNMENT
and departing from KSRTC daily. overnight staying ladies and gents’ partnership in maintenance of such spaces LAW COLLEGE
dormitory for per hour renting with toilets through the ULB can be reinforced. Program for Research Centre in Govt. Law
Source: Ground data collection from KSRTC intrastate —Flood mitigation: Flood mitigation College, Ernakulam
bus stand, Ernakulam. —An office space for the KSRTC Regional strategies could be tackled through an Source: as gathered from ground data collection from the
Office for total staff 10 - 15 with toilets increase of the carrying capacity of the Government Law College Authority
T o t a l n u m b e r o f b u s e s d e p a r ti n g d a i l y f r o m t h e K S R T C b u s t e r m i n u s
—A mechanical and repair workshop with yard Mullassery Canal, creation of urban forests
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space and multi-use spaces, which can act as water —A master plan for a multi-storied Research
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—Amenities for bus driver’s / conductor’s like catchment areas during high rainfall and Centre (Green Certification desirable) to be
Number of buses (approx.)

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restrooms and toilets. flash flood periods, but which revert back conceived in the space available (not less
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Inter District
. to other uses during dry spells. They could than an acre) in the Hostel Compound.
20 Intra District B. Design Suggestions for the reorganiza- also have permeable surfaces to allow —A well-conceived eco – friendly library
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tion of the Bus Stand Precinct speedy groundwater percolation. having state of the art facilities which should
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Source: as gathered from interviews with local stakehold- —Energy: The proposed design should be capable to house books, journals, reports
0 ers. To be formally detailed during the DPR stage with explore the possibilities of alternate energy and other e-resources.
sources and a sustainably-built terminus. —Open spaces for informal meetings and
6:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 3:00 3:00 - 6:00
am pm pm pm KSRTC.the DPR stage with KSRTC:
Time intervals
academic discussions.
Total number of buses arriving daily to the KSRTC bus terminus —Reorganising spaces within KSRTC land Note: All the information was collected during the —Plans for tapping solar energy and other
70 for easy connectivity to other transit groundwork and stakeholder consultation process for the environment-friendly measures can be
60 nodes: A reorganisation of spaces between Entekochi-Competition explored.
Number of buses (approx.)

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the north and south parcels of the KSRTC —A sprawling landscape giving value addition
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site on either side of the canal may be to the eco-friendly architecture of the
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Inter District
explored such that connectivity to the Centre, as well as contributing to urban
Intra Distric

Intra State Ernakulam Junction Railway Station and forest cover in the precinct.
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Metro Station may be closer and more easily —Provision for accommodating guests and
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accessible for commuters through the professors who associate with the activities
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6:00 - 9:00
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9:00 - 12:00
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12:00 - 3:00
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3:00 - 6:00
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already envisioned North South Corridor. of the Centre.
Time intervals
This may require an innovative approach to —A state of the art seminar hall that can ac
— the bus stand space reorganisation without commodate 400 persons with a conference
Fig A1: Approximate number of bu- tampering with the existing entrance and room catering to 100 people can be
ses arriving and depsrting fro,m KSRTC exit points of the buses. included, as a revenue-generating unit.
—Security: The development should focus
on 24x7 activities and other safe space
PROPOSED DESIGN GUIDELINES BY KSRTC design best practises, which reduce ‘
anti-social’ elements to the site and should
make it a woman and child friendly space.
A. Approximate future Bus-stand —Utilisation of space: All bus stand utilities
requirements: should occupy a minimum footprint to free
Source: as gathered from ground data collection. To be up as much land as possible for easy
formally detailed by the winning team(s) during the DPR movement of buses and pedestrians as well
stage with KSRTC. as for the creation of public spaces (see iv)
and the development of creative,
—The bus stand should approximately people-oriented business models.
accommodate traffic of 100 buses and 50 —Public Space and Place making: The
bus parks overnight. reorganization of the Bus Stand facilities
—Public amenities for Bus passengers should should allow spaces to be opened up to the
include, essential snacks and refreshments, city as gender sensitive public spaces, parks
basic amenities, a medical shop, adequate and other recreational spaces that have a
toilet facilities for men, women and focus on healthy and active living. These
differently abled, one restaurant, one developments should address crucial flood

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ANNEXURE 3 - PADIKATHUKULAM HOUS- c)Every residential unit has its own toilet
ING SETTLEMENTS DETAILS facilities. But has poor sewage
Source: as gathered from ground data collection for the disposal
competition (drained into the canal)
d) Waste management - garbage
—Padikathukulam is a 50-60-year-old collection: Municipality waste
settlement. colletion system every alternative day
—Land ownership: Kochi Municipal (waste bins are provided)
Corporation Land with ownership certificate e) Common Parking area for
for the residents auto-rickshaws
—Total number of houses: 38 and two-wheelers
21 houses Padikathukulam West Colony —Housing Conditions: Concrete and brick
+ 8 houses Padikathukulam East Colony (Pakka) and corrugated asbestos and tin
+ 9 Government staff quarters sheets (Kachha)
—Number of households: an average of —Job pattern - Average monthly
4 members wages
HOUSING
— SETTLEMENTS
Basic services: approximately INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 per
a) Water supply -3 common public water household
SCALEsupply
1:200 pipes 2 in WEST COLONY and (Government Peon, Auto driver, Mechanic,
1in EAST COLONY Daily wages, KMC sweepers, cleaning jobs,
b) Electricity supply for every house Sales Job, Beauty Salon, Railway Job)

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PADIKATHUKULAM COLONY WEST 2 HOUSING SETTLEMENTS ON KMC LAND

PADIKATHUKULAM COLONY EAST 3 KMC STAFF QUARTERS

GOVERNMENT STAFF QUARTERS 4 KMC WASTE COLLECTION AREA NOTE: The data has been sourced partly from Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC)
— and partly through ground work. It is to be used only for the purpose of the compe-
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Fig A3: Showing the locations of the Padikathukulam housing settlements SITES / LANDMARKS tition and is not for circulation outside your team.

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Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH India are jointly implementing the
“Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities” (SUD-SC) project, as part of Indo-Ger-
man Bilateral Cooperation. The objective of the project is to support different levels of
governments in achieving sustainable development in the background of India’s rapidly
growing cities. This is to be achieved through the implementation of a holistic and in-
tegrated approach to urban planning in the selected smart cities of Kochi, Coimbatore
and Bhubaneswar.

EnteKochi-Competition Organizers:

Dr. Rajan Chedambath

Director,
Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED)
An institution under the Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC)
director@c-hed.org

Mr. Georg Jahnsen

Project Manager,
Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities, GIZ India
georg.jahnsen@giz.de

For more details please visit: www.entekochi-competition.org

June 2020