TOWN PLANNING

CONCEPT & THEORIES

MIDHUNA SASINDRAN 2021BARC083

 LOCATION : KANNUR DISTRICT, KERALA

1. Pedestrian Infrastructure: Enhancing pedestrian infrastructure is crucial for

creating walkable streets in urban areas. This includes wide sidewalks, pedestrian
crossings, pedestrian-friendly signals, and amenities such as benches, lighting, and
shade.
2. Traffic Management: Effective traffic management strategies are essential to
address congestion and improve traffic flow. This may involve measures such as
traffic calming techniques, one-way systems, designated parking areas, and
efficient intersection design.
3. Public Transportation: Promoting public transportation options can help reduce
reliance on private vehicles and alleviate traffic congestion. This includes improving
bus services, providing shelters and signage, and integrating transit hubs into
EXISTING

street design.
4. Cyclist Facilities: Incorporating dedicated bicycle lanes or shared roadways
encourages cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. Providing bike racks, repair
stations, and connections to existing cycling networks can further support cycling
infrastructure.
5. Land Use Integration: Integrating land use planning with street development
ensures that streets serve the needs of surrounding communities. Mixed-use
zoning, transit-oriented development, and placemaking initiatives can create
vibrant, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes with diverse activities and amenities.
6. Street Beautification: Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of streets contributes to the
overall livability of urban areas. This may involve landscaping, street furniture,
public art installations, and façade improvements to create attractive and inviting
public spaces.
7. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Designing streets with accessibility in mind ensures
that they are usable and welcoming for people of all ages and abilities. This
includes providing ramps, tactile paving, audible signals, and other features to
accommodate pedestrians with disabilities.
8. Environmental Sustainability: Incorporating green infrastructure elements such as
street trees, rain gardens, and permeable pavements helps manage stormwater
runoff, improve air quality, and enhance the urban environment's resilience to
climate change.
9. Community Engagement: Engaging local residents, businesses, and stakeholders
in the planning and design process fosters a sense of ownership and ensures that
street development projects reflect community needs and priorities. This may
involve workshops, public meetings, surveys, and ongoing communication
 CONCEPT
1. Pedestrian Infrastructure: Enhancing pedestrian infrastructure is
crucial for creating walkable streets in urban areas. This includes
wide sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, pedestrian-friendly signals,
and amenities such as benches, lighting, and shade.

1. Traffic Management: Effective traffic management strategies are

essential to address congestion and improve traffic flow. This may
involve measures such as traffic calming techniques, one-way
PROPOSIDEAS

systems, designated parking areas, and efficient intersection

design.

1. Public Transportation: Promoting public transportation options

can help reduce reliance on private vehicles and alleviate traffic
congestion. This includes improving bus services, providing
shelters and signage, and integrating transit hubs into street
design.

1. Cyclist Facilities: Incorporating dedicated bicycle lanes or shared

roadways encourages cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
Providing bike racks, repair stations, and connections to existing
cycling networks can further support cycling infrastructure.

1. Land Use Integration: Integrating land use planning with street

development ensures that streets serve the needs of surrounding
communities. Mixed-use zoning, transit-oriented development,
and placemaking initiatives can create vibrant, pedestrian-friendly
streetscapes with diverse activities and amenities.
 1. Street Beautification: Enhancing the aesthetic
appeal of streets contributes to the overall
livability of urban areas. This may involve
landscaping, street furniture, public art
installations, and façade improvements to
create attractive and inviting public spaces.
2. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Designing streets
with accessibility in mind ensures that they
PROPOSED

are usable and welcoming for people of all

ages and abilities. This includes providing
ramps, tactile paving, audible signals, and
IDEAS

other features to accommodate pedestrians

with disabilities.
1. Environmental Sustainability: Incorporating
green infrastructure elements such as street
trees, rain gardens, and permeable
pavements helps manage stormwater runoff,
improve air quality, and enhance the urban
environment's resilience to climate change.
2. Community Engagement: Engaging local
residents, businesses, and stakeholders in the
planning and design process fosters a sense
of ownership and ensures that street
development projects reflect community
needs and priorities. This may involve
workshops, public meetings, surveys, and
ongoing communication channels.