Fostering Vibrant Third Places and Strategic Placemaking in

transforming Industrial Town: A case of Bahadurgarh,

Haryana

Understanding the urban tapestry of Bahadurgarh an industrial city of NCT undergoing

transformation with a critical thinking on the threads of design, security and public realm each
influencing each other, and it’s in this intersection the story of Urban Design forms.
 Theme
Quality
Opportunities
of life
Development

CITY GROWTH / Time

Urbanization
DEVELOPMENT

Needs &
Desires
Leisure
Safety and Walkable
space &
Security streets
Inclusivity
 Need of inquiry

CITY GROWTH /
DEVELOPMENT

Positive Impacts Needs Concerns

Urbanization Public realm Safety and security

Boost in Economy Well being Social Inclusivity

Infrastructure Vibrancy Fragmentation

Development

Urban Transformation

Holistic approach

Creating Sociable Urban Environments

for inclusivity and public wellness
About the City - Bahadurgarh
Bahadurgarh a small industrial
city of area approx. 50sqkm.
located on the western border of
Delhi

The city has acted as a feeder city

to Delhi connected via Metro and
NH9.

the industrial growth has attracted

a huge population of migrant
workers.
Grow th of the city

Proposal of Expansion of metro Corridor from Rise in economy by

Bahadurgarh to Sampla industrial growth
Grow th of the city

Interest of luxury hospitality services in Rise in Investment by private developers like

Bahadurgarh Tata new Heavens, HL City, Omaxe City
Inquiry

Metro Corridor

Growth
Industries Bahadurgarh Urban Transformation

What are the Demands of

A feeder city a city in transformation?
Inclusivity
Social Cohesion
Safety and Wellbeing

Bahadurgarh a feeder city of Delhi is observing new transformation and changing urban form due to the
connectivity of Metro to Delhi and setting up of Industries. With new growth the city provides a new set of
opportunities to cater to the demands of present population and fostering third spaces and provide inclusive
environments for social cohesion, leisure activities and enhance safety.
The fabric can be designed to have vibrant environment and which cater to various aspects such as Physical,
Social, Safety and wellbeing and Needs of the Context.
Demands of the city

Growth factors Metro Corridor

Bahadurgarh Industries
Hospitality
investment
Rising Economy

Demands
Present Needs
Safer
Catering New Urban
Environments
Form
Inclusive Spaces
Leisure Spaces
Urban Design Exploration

Physical Social
Properties Socio-economic
Sequence & Flow Perspective

Context Safety

Peri-Urban Area
Sense of Safety
Literature rev iew

Historical Theories about safety in cities

The idea behind creating safer cities was discussed back

in the 1960s. These theories provide us with the knowledge
of how better integration with streets and residences can
help create a safer neighborhoods. Such theories can be
implemented within our cities to design a safer urban
fabric.
Literature rev iew
Urban v ibrancy and
safety in P hiladelphia
The paper suggests that increasing
v ibrancy in urban areas is directly co-
related to reduction in crime. The
paper understand how the built
env ironment serves as a proxy for
v ibrancy and crime is reduced in those
areas with higher human activities.
Death and Life of Great
American Cities : Jane Jacobs
The book synthesizes key concepts in the
realm of urban design, placemaking,
and community dev elopment to inform
the study on fostering v ibrant third
places and strategic placemaking.
It talks about how concepts like eyes on
the street and small residential blocks
helps in fostering safer urban
env ironments.
LIFE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
: JAN GEHL
The book highlights how urban design
influences human behav ior, social
interactions, and overall well-being.
Gehl emphasizes the importance of
creating pedestrian-friendly
env ironments, accessible public
spaces, and inv iting gathering places
to encourage community interaction
and a sense of belonging.
Mapping the City
To Rohtak
Metro Stations

Industrial

Industrial Commercial

Residential Residential

Marsh Land
City Park Major Routes
Industrial
Industrial Delhi to Rohtak

Residential Direction of Growth of city

Industrial
Commercial NH9
Marsh
Land To Delhi

Residential
NH9

The city is primarily Industrial

and residential with
neighborhood level amenities
and low open spaces
Precinct Selection

To select a precinct various precursors are formulated which are then applied to find the suitable area with
options in different scenarios.

• Presence of Areas of non function.

• Anchor Points such as metro stations, Temple, Area of heavy people movement
• Lack of security due to various environmental factors
• Landmarks and various facilities such as school, hospitals, office buildings etc.
• Areas with Potential for new urban form

Scenarios: -

1. Developed Land Parcels in the city.

2. Land Parcels with scope of future development.
Scope of w ork

Understanding the influence of an urban setting on safety and sense of security.

How vibrant Public realm can increase safety in urban areas.

Reviewing existing policy and planning guidelines.

Creation of vibrant third places for social inclusivity and well being.
Precinct 1 – Dev eloped urban form w ith requirement of third spaces

Railway Station

Metro
Station
Hospital

School

Residential
Sector 6 Residential
Sector 7

Residential
Sector 2
School

WTP
School
Precinct 1 – Dev eloped urban form w ith requirement of third spaces
The P lanned Sectors are becoming
Railway Station primary residential area with Metro
Station in close proximity.
Industries
This developed urban form is observing
Metro transition as commercial buildings are
Station being constructed to cater the demands
Hospital of the citizens.
1
Neighbourhood
School
Although these buildings are being
Market
developed there lacks proper third
School spaces which enhance the vibrancy of
Residential overall environment.
Sector 6 Residential
Sector 7 Presence of WTP in close proximity
Old 3
2 hampers the activ eness thus the stretch
Court
Residential WTP becomes unsafe.
Commercial
Sector 2 Reclaimed
School Land Sabji Mandi Coming up of informal v endors is
however making the place a bit more
activ e.
Temple
The land is also reclaimed to convert
WTP
School Residential into commercial space, other is old
court area which has become a defunct
space and hampers safety.

Interv ening in these areas provide an

opportunity to prov ide v ibrant and
inclusiv e env ironments to improve the
liveability of the residents.
Precinct 1 – Proposed Master P lan 2031
Present Condition – 1 near Metro Station

New Buildings coming up to cater the needs of the locals Metro Station a major factor of transformation in the
but unplanned spaces creates parking issues and creates area
traffic congestion and causes pedestrian v ehicular
conflict thus hampering pedestrian safety.
Present Condition – 2 near Marshy Land

Informal Vendors near the Marshy Land Area Reclamation of Land in process
Present Condition – 3 Old Court area
Old Court Area is in the central
part of the city has now become a
defunct space as the activity has
been declined after the Court is
shifted to the periphery.

The area is near the commercial

part(main bazar) of the city and is
used as a spot to park cars.

Creation of inclusiv e and v ibrant

place can help in rev iv al of this
defunct area as a place of social
inclusiv ity and commercial
activ ities will be benefitted by the
conversion of the area into a
celebratory space.

With creation of third spaces

safety will be enhanced as the
place becomes more active and
vibrant.
Precinct 2 – Dev eloping urban form w ith requirement of third spaces

Industrial
Sector 16
Hotel

Commercial
Residential
Omaxe City

Residential

School
Precinct 2 – Dev eloping urban form w ith requirement of third spaces
The Interface of Residential Omaxe
City and Industrial Sector is
Disconnected leading to unsuperv ised
spaces which become areas of concern
for safety.

The Green belt can be developed for

nature walks and The upcoming
residential sector can be designed with
third spaces to provide safer
env ironments and increase vibrancy and
inclusivity.
Industrial
Sector 16 Guidelines can be provided for future
Hotel developments.

Commercial
Residential
Omaxe City

Residential

School
Present Condition – Vacant land parcels
Old Court Area is in the central
part of the city has now become a
defunct space as the activity has
been declined after the Court is
shifted to the periphery.

The area is near the commercial

part(main bazar) of the city and is
used as a spot to park cars.

Creation of inclusiv e and v ibrant

place can help in rev iv al of this
defunct area as a place of social
inclusiv ity and commercial
activ ities will be benefitted by the
conversion of the area into a
celebratory space.

With creation of third spaces

safety will be enhanced as the
place becomes more active and
vibrant.
Expected Outcome

Understanding the influence of an urban setting in creating safer environments.

Creating vibrant Public realm to increase safety in urban areas.

Providing policy and planning guidelines to make cities safer.

Utilizing tangible and intangible aspects of urban design such as safer nodes, better infrastructure,
eyes on the street, accessibility and wayfinding to create safe urban environments.

Utilization and activation of dead and defunct spaces as a public realm to increase sense of security in
Public areas.