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URBAN AND RURAL EDGE OF BHOJ WETLAND

RE-IMAGINING
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We the students of Masters of Landscape Architecture, Batch 2017-2019 would

like to thank Prof. Surendar Suneja for his valuable time , without his expertise,
knowledge and advice we wouldn’t have ventured into learning and taking up
this daunting task.
We would also like to thank Ar. Sonal Tiwari, Ar. Richa Raje and Ar. Shivani
Paliwal, we owe all our gratitude for continuing to improve our knowledge and
skills and endlessly encouraging us to move forward with the study.
Acknowledgement We are very thankful to Ar. Saurabh Popli, Ar. Shrikant Bhale, our Head of
Department Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Singh and the Director Prof. Dr. N. Sridharan, for
their constant support and motivation.
Throughout the process of the study, many individuals from the SPA family have
taken time out to help us out. We’d like to give a special thanks to the
community as a whole for actively participating in the feedback and
contributions for this work.
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Aim and objective

Site context

Natural Resource Analysis

Content
Cultural Resource Analysis

Proposed CLDP

Detailed Designs
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RE-IMAGINING
URBAN EDGE OF BHOJ WETLAND
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Aim To assess the landscape of the urban edge of Bhoj wetland and
its potential as public open space for their values and to propose a
comprehensive landscape development and detail design to realize its
true potential.

Objective The study is based on landscape assessment and

analysis of the urban edge of the Bhoj wetland. The whole analysis is done
for Identification of issues and potentials of the edge in context of public
open spaces. to achieve the full potential of the edge and adjoining
spaces, proposing a comprehensive landscape development plan based
on the study to cope with issues and re-allocate spatial programs. Finally
designing/redesigning selected areas for detailed realization of these open
spaces.
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LANDSCAPE VALUES:

• The feature that is important to notice

here is the diversity of the edges which
affect the values. Values can be broadly
categorized as:

• Physical values: These are the ones

which can be quantified in terms of data
when analyzing.

a. Biophysical elements, patterns and

processes which are the engine of this
big ecological machine are the values
that are physical in nature.
b. b. Sensory qualities: The reason why a
particular place looks beautiful, sets
into memory, or has the potential to
intrigue any other emotional
attachment.

• Non-physical: though are known and

physically evident but the emotions and
connections are less likely to be
quantifiable. a. Associative meanings
and values including spiritual, cultural or
social associations, heritage sites.
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BACKGROUND:

• Bhopal city, is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is gifted

with several man-made lakes named as the Upper and
Lower Lakes of Bhopal, together called the Bhoj
Wetlands fall in this category.

• The Upper Lake was an important source of water

providing more than 40% of the drinking water demand
for an estimated population of 1.8 million in Bhopal City.
The Lower Lake was used mainly for recreation.
Evolution of Bhopal city

Base Plan
SITE CONTEXT:

• The site is adjoining majorly three types of land use,

namely, Residential, Institutional and Mixed-use.

• The residential land use is 55%, Green areas are 20%,

Mixed-use land is 7% and 18% of the land is under
institutional land use.

• The site has mostly residential areas along its

boundaries, it accounts for more than half of the site
boundary.
Land Use Map N

Introduction
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Slope Analysis

Relief Map

Hydrology

Natural Resource Analysis Vegetation Density Mapping

Vegetation Suitability Mapping

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Key Plan - Geomorphology

Denudational origin
Pediment - Pedi plain Complex

Structural origin- Moderately dissected

UPPER LAKE Lower plateau

Structural origin-
Moderately dissected Hills & valley

Watercourses

Slope (%) Area (Sq.m)

0 -5 34,375
15%
6 - 10 28,125
12%
11- 15 31,875
60% 13%
16 - 20
1,76,000
21 - 25

INFERENCES :

• As per natural lay of land the slope variations ranges from

0- 25 % within delineated site. But because of current
developments the natural slopes have been altered. 70%
of the slopes have been critically altered from the
original form.
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Slope Analysis

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LEGEND

544 & Above MSL

540 – 544

536 – 540

530 – 536

526 - 530

520 – 526

514 – 520
UPPER LAKE 510 – 514

504 – 510

500 – 504

504 & Below MSL

INFERENCES:

• As per natural lay of land there is difference of 44 meter

between highest and lowest topographical elevation.

• The ridge at Kamlapati Park is as highest still maintained

as highest elevation our delinated site and it offers great
views towards upper as well as lower lake.

• The topography is undulated within our delineated site

which offers interesting opportunities in terms of design.

• The water is maintained at 520m level in upper lake

through sluice gates.

Natural Resource Analysis_ Relief Map

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HYDROLOGY OF BHOPAL:

• The Bhopal district covers part of two river sub-basin that

is Betwa and Chambal river. Betwa river sub-basin
covers 82% of the area and lower Chambal basin
covers 18 % area of district.

RAINFALL:

• The average yearly rainfall of Bhopal has been

observed as 1160m.
• It is observed that 98.6% of annual rainfall takes place
from June to September.
• As per the news article (source: TOI) in 2016; peak
rainfall of one day is 78.3 mm per day.
Sources: Meteoblue.com, TOI-2016
UPPER LAKE
Rainfall in delineated site:
Annual mean runoff - 96.7 GPM
Peak run off (per day) - 2683 GPM

LEGEND

Site boundary
Hydrological boundary
Watershed division
Ridge
Valley
Surface flow

INFERENCES:

• The hydrological boundary divides the landform and

directs storm water runoff in upper and lower lakes.

• The valley, as per natural lay of land are no more

present on site because of developments and water
drains out through sheet flow and is channelized by
drainage systems.

• An annual mean rainfall of 96.7 GPM is recieved on site

rain water harvesting and aquifer recharge must be
proposed at appropriate sites.
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Hydrology

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While walking along the All along the VEGETATION SAMPLING USING THE QUADRAT METHOD:
edge, attention is drawn Vardhaman
towards visually open edge the
area. sense of
enclosure is
• A quadrat is a frame that is laid down to mark out a
Screen of canopy constant and specific area of the species community to be sampled.
overhead form an similar in
enclosure. nature.
• Within the quadrat frame, vegetation is recorded to
read how much is the canopy cover, density of shrubs,
ground cover and edge species.

• Repeated quadrat samples are taken to understand

the overall vegetation of the specific area.

UPPER LAKE

LEGEND

LOWER LAKE

Canopy cover in the Canopy cover OBSERVATIONS:

lawn area gives at the
covered spaces as well entrance gives
as open spaces which space to rest • PERCEPTION WHILE MOVING: Observations are made on
identifies the pattern in
use of space during
and sequence
gives a sense
the basis of spatial organisation of vegetation.
different period of the of direction
day.
• OBSERVING THE SKY: The character of sky is studied at
different spaces which is portrayed, depending upon
the openness or degree of enclosure created by the
canopies overhead.

• OBSERVING THE GROUND: The ground is portrayed as

landscape element based on land typology.
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Vegetation Density Mapping

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No canopy
The two iconic trees on
cover makes the
the scenic road builds a
space less in use
connection that people
during day time
feel with this area.
and preferable
at the time of
evening.
Clear vision to
the lake and sky.

UPPER LAKE

LEGEND

LOWER LAKE

Canopy cover in sequence Spaces Canopy cover in the lawn Large open space
INFERENCE:
directs the movement. between area gives partially where interest is
space with less canopy cover cluster of trees covered spaces which directed toward
let in quite a lot of sunlight, draws interest identifies a pattern in use specimen tree. • The vegetation density has a very strong sequential
which gives a glimpse of the towards the of space during different Large canopy cover character. The sequence moves from high ground to
next space, leads one from the open period of day or year. gives comfort and
first space to the next. background. feeling of safety. the lakes on both the sides but the varied ownership
results in the discontinuity in the character of the space.

• Some areas are densely vegetated and some are

partially vegetated with lawn and ground cover,
creating a difference in the perception of user while
walking and usability of space during different time of a
day.
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Vegetation Density Mapping

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VEGETATION SUITABILITY MAPPING:

• The parameters taken for suitability mapping are slope,

soil depth and drainage on the scale of gentle to step,
SOIL DEPTH low to high and less to high respectively.

SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE

DRAINAGE
• The mapping determines the areas on site which are

SLOPE
least suitable or highly suitable for vegetation.
SLOPE

1. Instead of having a low soil depth,the area has native species which grows 6. The area is not used upto its full potential and has a sparse vegetation .
amongst the exposed bed rock (e.g.- Peepal, Sompadal). At places in some valleys In edge species only one small specimen plantation of a banyan tree was observed.
edge species were also observed.

UPPER LAKE

LOWER LAKE

SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE

DRAINAGE
SOIL DEPTH

SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE

SLOPE
SLOPE

SLOPE

8. The area is highly suitable for plantation and has been used till the full
extent.The area has some Landmark trees..
9. The area is quiet suitable for plantation but due to construction of 14. Area has a filled soil ,so the soil depth is good but the area has not been used to its
roads,it becomes the least favourable area for plantation . full potential.
Two stand alone but landmark trees of ficus family was observed on Edge species not found.
the median which needs to be protected.
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Vegetation Suitability Mapping

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VEGETATION SUITABILITY MAPPING:

• The analysis determines some species which are native

and instead of having low soil depth are growing on
exposed rocks e.g. Peepal, Sompadal, Tumri. This gives
an idea of how one can plan for soil stability on edges
SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE

SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE
using the same species.
SLOPE

11. The area is quiet suitable for plantation and has not been used till the
full extent.Many edge species were observed due to deteriorated rocks,
species needs to be preserved and regulated.
SLOPE
• The suitability mapping also determines areas which are
12. The area has exposed bed rock and top soil has been eroded. Many floating and
fully used up to its potential but lacks in defining a
submerged edge plants were observed.. space as per its use. These areas need attention to be
planned as per the user activities and visual quality of
the space.

UPPER LAKE

LOWER LAKE
SOIL DEPTH

SOIL DEPTH
DRAINAGE

SOIL DEPTH

DRAINAGE

DRAINAGE

SLOPE
SLOPE

SLOPE

17. Quiet suitable for plantation. Edge species not observed 10. The area has high potential for plantation and has not been used till the full 13. All the factors are in favour but built percentage is higher leaving
extent. less space for vegetation.Edge species observed (e.g.- Jackfruit,
Edge species such as Castor , Tumri were observed Goolar)
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Natural Resource Analysis_ Vegetation Density Mapping

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Activity Mapping

Circulation Mapping

Cultural Resource Analysis Spatial Analysis

Visual Analysis

Services: Infrastructures and Facilities

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The classification of the hierarchy of
IDEOLOGY:
roads is done on the basis of “access
to property” and “through traffic,
• The main idea of this study is to analyse the relationship
movement and speed”. The primary Through between an urban public space and the user groups.
roads are for the major traffic traffic
movement and vehicles move with a movement • Revitalize the inherent meanings of these places which
higher speed compared to the and speed were due to the presence of people.
secondary or tertiary roads where the
access to the residential properties is
• Analyze the space in terms of its connections, activities
comparatively near.
and visual characteristics.
Walkability in proximity areas

UPPER LAKE

LEGEND

BOATING POINT

BUS STOP

MAGIC STOP

PARKING

ENTRY POINTS

CONFLICT ZONES
LOWER LAKE

OBSERVATIONS:

• DISCONNECT IN PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT: Pedestrians

have to cross heavy traffic lanes to access open
spaces.

• NO CONSIDERATION FOR BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT:

Differently abled are handicapped by the kind of
designed spaces.

• UNDER-DESIGNED NODES: Nodes are not sufficiently

Existing R.O.W No. of vehicles passing through junction /hr. designed to cater multiple uses.
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Cultural Resource Analysis_ Circulation Mapping

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UPPER LAKE

LEGEND

RECREATIONAL

RELIGIOUS

ECONOMIC

SOCIAL

WINTER SEASON

SUMMER SEASON
LOWER LAKE

OBSERVATIONS:

• NON-UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION: Activities are not uniformly

distributed in open spaces.

• SECULAR ENVIRONMENT: No dominant religious activities

controlling the space.

• SEASON ORIENTED USAGE: With change in seasons the

usage of open areas vary.

• DISINTEGRATED SPACES: Led to antisocial activities.

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Cultural Resource Analysis_ Activity Mapping

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A B C D E

UPPER LAKE

LOWER LAKE

F G H I H

Cultural Resource Analysis_ Visual Analysis

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Section 1: Parking is a major issue for these green Section 2: Vegetation at eye level restricts proximity to lakes, Section 3: The landform offers views at different scales and levels.
spaces. Vehicles should be controlled by design. which has led to promenade being used as a movement
corridor rather than a pause point at certain place.

UPPER LAKE

LOWER LAKE

Section 7: Vegetation acts as a visual barrier, it blocks the view Section 10: Poor connections and dingy spaces has led to
Section 5: Nodes are not sufficiently designed to cater multiple uses. The base plane offers.
to lake. antisocial activities in this area.
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Cultural Resource Analysis_ Spatial Analysis

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NECESSITY OF SITE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES :

• Services are the lifeline of any given setup as they serve

the most mundane and basic activities but without
whom the very fabric of life seems to fall apart.

• They are also the indicators of the infrastructure which is

provided and maintained by the authorized bodies and
their interest based the desirability of a particular space.

• The more desirable a space is, the more effort and

infrastructure is poured into it to make its functioning
Positioning of dustbin is difficult to access Positioning of furniture without any shade. Map showing light pollution in site area. smooth through providing a variety of services.

OBSERVATION :

• The site is a witness to unchecked flow of effluents from

roads and other forms of surface contaminants, there has
to be a check onto the direct flow of it.

• Unplanned positioning of transformer & substation in park

is a concerned for safety issue for children’s.

• Over hanged and exposed electrical wire from pole

affects the visual quality.

Over hanged wire and transformer blocking the view Existing Surface Drainage map N

Cultural Resource Analysis_ Services: Infrastructure and Facilities

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Proposed CLDP Proposal-1

Proposal-2

Comprehensive Landscape Development Plan

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SECTION AA’ SECTION BB’ SECTION CC’

C
B
A

C’ 1
B’

A’
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1 2 3 4 5 55
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Proposed CLDP_ Proposal 1

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OBSERVATIONS:

• The landscape proposal will accommodate features

where the spaces will be secular and inviting, heritage
shall inspire the future to learn and express itself and
SECTION BB’ people to come together in an epiphany of urban socio-
cultural bonding.

• This network of open spaces shall also succeed in

acquiring emotional investment of the people of the city
and also provide a physical connection with an
SECTION AA’ experience of the identity of Bhopal.
SECTION CC’

Walkability Map
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Proposed CLDP_ Proposal 2

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Qudsia Bagh and surroundings

Green Connector

Reviving the Past- Kamlapati Park Precinct

Redesigning of Kamlapati park in connection with Firdaus park

Design Proposal Neighbourhood park- Firdaus & Kilol

The transitional green - Vardhaman Park

Vardhaman Park

Promenade - A journey for all

Avenue walk_Towards the lake edge

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QUDSIA PARK NO SHADE AREA INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

The park is named after Qudsia There is absolute no shade on Qudisa park is an old park lying 1.5 m down of the
Begum and in present condition side of road towards road containing trees as old as 50 -100 years. It contains
having trees as old as 100 years. Kamla pati park.
Area of park is 1860 sq.m. evergreen trees which creates a pleasant and
comfortable atmosphere in the park.
The park has great potential to serve as neighborhood
UN-AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY AREA UN-AUTHORIZED PARKING park as residential areas around it does not contain
AREAS enough green pockets.
Along the lake edge un-authorized car
repairing parking are happening. This
The park is currently under used; it does not contain
exposes lake to get polluted and seating spaces.
decreases it’s scenic value as well.

SITE PLAN: QUDSIA PARK, MASJID COMPLEX AND ADJOINING AREAS (NTS) LANDSCAPE PLAN (NTS) QUDSIA PARK LANDSCAPE PARK (NTS)
INTERVENTION:
QUDSIA • Benches at appropriate
BAGH locations have been proposed.
• Planting at shrub level is
proposed to create spaces of
interest. Shade loving shrubs like
helocina, synogium are
proposed.
• The non functional water body
has been adaptively reused as
lily pond.
SECTIONS
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Design Proposal_ Qudsia Bagh and surroundings TAVESHI PRAKASH

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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

• The site is surrounding with many historical monuments,

mosques, temples and parks. The major road is leading
through the lake with lake view.

• The road from airport road to the VIP road is the major
junction which is connecting the old Bhopal, new
Bhopal and the surrounding areas. It is a landmark for
Sultania road from old Bhopal, Jahanuma palace marg,
professor’s colony road are meeting at this area.

Are the boundary walls of public open spaces

disintegrating them from their surroundings? Is this
fragmentation leading to restricted use of space?

Spatial edge plays an essential role in defining the utility

of space. When facades relate to one another and
context, spaces are coherent, integrated and
harmonious.

The design not only improves the aesthetic quality but

also generates softening effect, its contribution to
ecology and human sustenance for creating
associations is significant.
MASTER PLAN
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Design Proposal_ Green Connector APURVI MAHESHWARI I AKSHITA VASUDEV

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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

• Kamlapati Palace is located between the upper and

lower lake of Bhopal. It was built in 1722 and named after
Rani Kamlapati, widow of Gond ruler.
• The palace is built over the massive wall of the dam
separating the two lakes at the heart of the city.
• At present, the palace is at the corner of the park
without association with each other. The historical
structure is neglected and is not designed as the name
reflects “Kamla Pati Park”.
ZONING LAYOUT VISIONS/ CONCEPT

SECTION THROUGH RELIGIOUS COMPLEX

VISION STATEMENT:

• The revitalization of Kamla pati park was done as the site

itself indicates it to be a historical park. The Kamla pati
palace needs to be celebrated as it is a bridge between
the present and glorious past.
• The scattered religious structures present just next to
Kamla pati park can be designed as a religious
complex/ plaza which can break the religious barriers
and create space for all.
MASTER PLAN
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Design Proposal_ Reviving the Past- Kamla Pati Park Precinct SMITA K. SAHA
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

• Kamlapati palace is located on the bridge, between the

upper and lower lake of Bhopal. It was built in 1722 and
named after Rani Kamlapati, widow of gond ruler.

• Nizam Shah, chief of Ginnorgarh. Raja Bhoj built the

palace over the massive wall of the dam separating the
two lakes. Kamlapati is a historical palace situated at the
heart of the Kamla park.

MASTER PLAN

TYPICAL PAVING DETAIL

SITE IMAGES
SECTION AA’ VISION STATEMENT:

• “A redesigning and revitalization of kamlapati park that

will be accessible, interactive, green as well as providing
a place for neighbourhood residents and visitors by
utilizing design excellence, state of the protection and
conservation”.

• It plays an important role to define the landmark within

the heritage area as well as to generate the economic
return and to support the tourism. It also gives a sense of
SECTION BB’
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Design Proposal_ Redesigning of Kamlapati park in connection with Firdaus park NITI NEGI I SADAF
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

• The site is delineated by defragmenting the cluster of

open spaces namely Firdos park, Nursery and Kilol park.
• The site is unique due to its rich existing vegetation
which is mature and diverse.
SITE IMAGES
• A stable access to the water edge of the lower lake
and the glorious view to the palace of Kamlapati.
• The site consists of individual open spaces which show
more potential if combined as a whole.

SECTIONS

VISION STATEMENT:

The idea is to provide a consolidated open space

which caters to city level space for family and relations.
This park shall provide intimate spaces to spend time in
solitaire and with selected ones amongst varying
textures of the existing vegetation and topographical
features. The nursery and the water edge shall add to
the charm with opening into a vista of rich heritage of
Kamlapati. Amongst the emotion and experience
being accommodated, bio-swales and riparian edges
provided to rescue water from contaminants.
MASTER PLAN
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Design Proposal_ Neighbourhood park- Firdos & Kilol ABHILASH KOLLURI I ABIRBHAV SANYAL
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:
1. Firdaus Park is well maintained,
but the kid’s play areas are
fragmented and poorly designed. The site includes Vardhaman Park, Promenade, Hamam
There is a disconnection of and existing residential areas with an area of 13.5 acre.

SITE PHOTOS/ SECTIONS/DETAILS

activities in the park.
CONCEPT:
• Metamorphosis- To unfold from one stage to another
where the initial zone is in contrast with the final
outcome. The design through transitional green spaces
takes the user towards the lake, closer to nature and
away from the hustle bustle of the city.
• The land-use is changed to provide more open spaces
by relocating the existing residence.

Legend

MASTER PLAN
Conceptual sketch of the promenade with intermediate
sitting spaces and direct visual access to the lake

MASTER PLAN PLANTING STRATEGY

Existing trees have been retained, and new planting

palette includes all native trees of Madhya Pradesh,
central India forest cover type.
SITE PHOTOS/ SECTIONS/DETAILS Some of the species included are as follows:
Large trees - Banyan trees, Fig trees, Neem tree, Arjun,
Medium trees - Palash, Sita Ashoka, Putranjiva
Shrubs - Acalypha, Canna, Spider lily, Hibiscus, etc.
Medicinal plants - Tulsi, Drumstick, Amla, Ber, Ajwan,
Elaichi, Turmeric, etc.
SECTION AA’
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Design Proposal_ The transitional green - Vardhaman Park ANUPAMA SHARMA I SANJANA KHEMANI
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:

• Vardhaman park is located on the edge of the Upper

lake, Bhopal. It is a public park, a leisure space between
urban settlement.

• This park is made a green stretch along the Kamalapati

park, Firdus park, Kilol park and lake edge promenade
and Van Bihar National park. This is a urban green parks
in the heart of the Bhopal city.

SITE IMAGES PROBLEM INDENTIFICATION

SITE ZONING
VISION STATEMENT:

• “A good environment can create a good health, a good

city and a good globe. Conserving a green area
surrounded by the urban areas and urban settlements, it
is to create an environment integrating with nature to
give a fresh air within the harsh of the city life”.

• Urban parks plays an important role on sustainable

landscape for the natural biodiversity. Urban forest which
MASTER PLAN is management of trees in urban areas.
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Design Proposal_ Vardhaman Park MINISHREE BARKACHARY

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1. Promenade is well maintained
but selective age group comes
regularly. Few people aware of
the place.
2. The area adjacent Bharat
Bhawan has no connection
between road and lake edge for
a large span.
Poor arrangement, less shade on
seating areas.
INTRODUCTION TO SITE:
5. Lake edge needs to protect
naturally. Hedges or shrubs along
promenade are well maintained • A walk through Park Promenade along Upper Lake is a
but blocking views from many memorable journey. It is a breathable space with the
places.
reflection of sky. This site spreads at the S-W stretch
between Vardhaman Park to pump house creating a
4. Elements are placed scattered. loop between Bharat Bhawan road and water edge.
Such as seats without of foot rest
and stepping stones spreads mud
• Upper lake promenade is redesign to welcome all age
on path especially for rainy
season. group for refreshment and protect Lake Edge.

Boat Ghat – A Green

approachable lake front
Nature Trail Park

Temple
complex
A. PUBLIC GHAT C. PARK

Legend
•Boat Ghat
•Temple complex
•Training centre
•Natural trail
•Natural wetland
•Park
B. NATURE TRAIL
MASTER PLAN
VISION STATEMENT:
Section through Ghat
• “A redevelopment and rejuvenation of the promenade
that will be more accessible, interactive, recreational
space with Boat ghat, walking trail on natural wetland for
with water show to bring awareness of Bhopal’s History
and Ecology” among visitors” .

• A recreational space with training centre will provide

another platform to gather and exhibit traditional
handicrafts which will help for economic return".
GHAT-CITY VIEW
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Design Proposal_ Promenade - A journey for all ANJANA DAS

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INTRODUCTION TO SITE:
The proposed site is the road leading to Bharat Bhavan
connecting VIP road to the Boat club.

VISION STATEMENT:
The proposed site is the secondary connection to the
upper lake. The vision is to design a street safer for
people. The approach aimed at calming traffic and
turning the section of road into a safer, more welcoming
place for people, regardless of whether they're in cars,
on bikes, or on foot.
SECTION A SECTION E
26M RIGHT OF WAY

Upper lake

10M RIGHT OF WAY

LEGEND
1. PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
2. CYCLE TRACK
3. ON STREET PARKING
4. GATHERING SPACE
5. CROSS WALKS
6. DRAIN
7.PINCH POINT
8. TEMPLE COMPLEX
9. WATER BODY
10. NATURAL ROCK SITTING
11. GAZIBO
SECTION D
12. LAKE PLAZA
13. SUSUPENDED WOODEN DECK
ART WALK GATHERING SPACE RESIDENTIAL STREET

Bharat Bhavan

Towards Bharat Bhavan

Bharat Bhavan

20M RIGHT OF WAY

LAKE PLAZA TEMPLE COMPLEX 18M RIGHT OF WAY 60M RIGHT OF WAY Towards Kamla Park

MASTER PLAN SECTION B

PLANTING SCHEME
• Avenue trees- large
trees for shade, glare
protection and canopy
ALBEZIA SAMAN PARKIA BIGLOBOSA ALBEZIA SAMAN

height 7mc/c
• Signature trees in plaza -
large trees for shade PELTOPHORUM BAHUNIA VARIEGATA MANGIFERA INDICA
and canopy height PTEROCARPUM

• Shrubs- shade loving,

small height shrubs
SECTION C HYMENOCALLIS CALATHEA ZEBRINA SCHEFFLERA ARBORICOLA

Design Proposal_Avenue walk_Towards the lake edge MANJINDER KAUR

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RE-IMAGINING
RURAL EDGE OF BHOJ WETLAND
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Aim To assess the landscape of the rural edge of Bhoj wetland,

identify the effects of settlements on it and propose policies for better
management of the interface.

Objective The study is based on landscape assessment and

analysis of the rural edge of the Bhoj wetland. The whole analysis is done
for Site documentation on various criteria of landscape components i.e.
soil, topography, water. Surveys through questions asked in the
settlements and agricultural community. Overlaying of various layers of
data and deriving problem from intersection at the end providing
policies and guidelines to conserve the health of the wetland and its
edges.
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE :

• To assess the landscape of the rural edge of Bhoj

wetland, identify the effects of settlements on it and
propose policies for better management of the
interface.

• Site documentation on various criteria of landscape

components i.e. soil, topography, water etc.

• Surveys through questions asked in the settlements and

agricultural community.

• Overlaying of various layers of data and deriving

problem from intersection.

• Providing policies and guidelines to conserve the health

of the wetland and its edges.

Road Section

ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE :
Land Use Map
• The upper lake is the principal source of water (40%) for
the city of Bhopal, the lower lake meets out the
requirement of raw water and enhances the beauty of
city.

• The Upper lake is rich in biodiversity, principal

components being phytoplankton, zooplankton,
macrophytes, aquatic insects and avifauna(both
residents and migratory).

Land Cover in Percentage N

Natural and Cultural Resource Analysis

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Livelihood/Census Data
2003

2018

15 Year Development Chronology Agriculture Data Analysis N

Natural and Cultural Resource Analysis

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INFERENCES :

• Invasive species are taking over native species. As a

result natural forest cover is loosing its identity.

• Grasslands and scrubland density is increasing at the

wetland edge, but overall area is decreasing.

• Stress on vegetation is evident due to anthropocentric

activities.

Legend
Acacia nilotica
Bauhinia variegata
Pongamia pinnata
Leucaena leuccephala
Mitragyna parviflora Canopy cover is
Mangifera indica very dense
Palm/Khajur giving comfort
Arjun Q1 Q2
Eucalyptus
Butea monosperma
Teak
Ber
Krishna kadamb
Ficus benghalensis
Wetland grass
Carpet grass Different vegetative zones showing
Grassland-tall grass vegetation type, pattern & texture Dense canopy cover with low under story

Q3 Q4
Forested wetland wWestern basin Vegetation density Canopy cover is dense , shady near the stream . Pongamia pinnata is
Forested wetland Road along farm- Canopy cover Road along farm- dominating here . Weeds spread at understory
lands & forests Lands & forests

Canopy cover
Sky
Middle story
Under story

Vegetation Mapping and Quadrat Analysis N

Natural and Cultural Resource Analysis

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INFERENCES :

• Birds around wetland are majorly omnivorous and are

dependent on fishes, insects, larva, shellfish, reptiles and
green parts of grasses and aquatic plants.

• Forests around wetland provides habitat to the birds.

Degradation can lead to destruction of their breeding
and feeding zones.

STRENGTH OPPORTUNITY

• Functioning ecosystem • To create an

services. ecological
• Protected forest as a awareness through
reserve range. educational tours of
• Connection and the wetland.
proximity to city. • To conserve habitats
• Awareness among the through declaration
farmers regarding of wetlands as an
environmental harm. eco tourism spot.
• Agriculture and
Issue Identification tradition can act as
Prospects to improve and conserve the Landscpae driving force for rural
tourism which may
strengthen rurral
economy.
• Rejuvination of
traditional
agricultural practices
which are
environment friendly.
• To bring a shift from
conventional
commercial
agriculture to perma
culture and
integrated
community farming.
• Conservation of
water.
Avi fauna Mapping
N

Natural and Cultural Resource Analysis

 ABHILASH KOLLURI NITI NEGI SHUBHAM KAUSHAL RISHAB RAY ABIRBHAV SANYAL ANIRBAN ANUPAMA SHARMA
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