Kankaria Lake Front Development

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Kankaria Lake Front / Area Master Plan
HCP Design & Project Management Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
CONTEXT
A significant urban icon for Ahmedabad
A significant Urban icon of Ahmedabad
Kankaria Lake surrounded by important Public functions
Vyayamshala
Kankaria Zoo
Kankaria Lake
Foot ball ground
Rubin David museum
One-tree Hill garden
Apsara-Aradhana
theatre
Balvatika
Jaldhara Water
park
Picnic Park,
Swimming pool
Existing connections to Kankaria lake
From New cloth Market
From Raipur
From Khokhra
bridge
From Behrampura
From Maninagar
From Shah Alam
From
Bhairavnath
From Maninagar
Railway Station
Morning walks
Food
Children rides
Informal gathering
Important Heritage structures
However.
Busy traffic on the lake front
Unsafe intersections for pedestrians
Disconnection between lake and surrounding functions
Underutilized land adjoining Railway line
Disorganized informal activities
Haphazard use of existing Right of way
Unclean Ghats
Kankaria Lake..
Potentially an international quality urban asset !
The goal is to develop Kankaria lakefront and

make it
A world class Public space
Memorable
Robust
Create an Anchor point for Eastern part of the city
Suitable to Indian culture and lifestyle
Initially the design proposal focused on organizing and developing the

Kankaria lake edge (the peripheral road)
The key issues addressed were:
Utilizing the complete right of

way
Organizing the informal sector

activities
Improving pedestrian /
bicyclist safety
Providing organized parking
Providing important public

amenities
Existing
Proposed Transformation
Existing
Proposed Transformation
Entrance to Naginawadi
Area around the Sluice
Pushpakunj circle as the gateway to Kankaria Lake
Issues to be considered.....
1.
Create a Lake Front Precinct
2.
Formulate a comprehensive strategy for such development
3.
Pedestrianize the lake front
4.
Explore idea of running a small train along the lakefront
5.
Develop streets connected to the lake front
6.
Create development opportunities in the surrounding areas
7.
Identify underutilized land (Rail Yards, etc) and integrate with new
development
8.
Improve the area around the lake
Exploring the possibility of Pedestrianization
Kankaria Lake Area Plan
Existing street network

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
From Maninagar
Busy vehicular traffic around the lake
Difference in traffic volume around the lake edge
Lesser traffic
More traffic
Higher traffic volume Key link from Maninagar to the central city
To Raipur
To Maninagar
Lesser traffic volume - Existing peripheral streets around the lake

To New cloth Market
Khokhra bridge
To Maninagar
Potential to treat both sides differently
A complete
pedestrian area
Lesser intensity
vehicular access
A complete
pedestrian area
Potential transformation of the Lakefront
Wide pedestrian areas
Active informal markets
Peaceful sitting areas
To achieve this.
1. Developing alternative vehicular Ring
2. Developing access streets to Lake area

From Raipur
Important
Connections from
the City
Khokhra bridge
From Maninagar
3. Creating access to the Lake

From Raipur
Access points to
Lake
Khokhra bridge
Pedestrian access
From Maninagar
4. Providing parking along the Ring

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
From Maninagar
Plan
1.
Issues involved in development of outer vehicular Ring
2.
Design of the Lakefront
3.
Potential Development opportunities in the surrounding areas
1. Development of outer vehicular ring
Development of outer vehicular ring

From Raipur
Existing street
network
Khokhra bridge
From Maninagar Railway station

From Raipur
Existing wide
street
Khokhra bridge

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Street will be
developed under
ISDP

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Possible
connection

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Involve clearing of
Right of Way
through Slum

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Existing
connection
(Near Apsara-Aradhana
theatre)

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Involve
reconfiguration of
the intersection

From Raipur
Khokhra bridge
Street widening will be

required
(behind one tree hill garden)

From Raipur
Existing wide street

Khokhra bridge

From Raipur
Potential
connection
Khokhra bridge

From Raipur
Involves cutting
through Vyamshala
property
Khokhra bridge

From Raipur
Complete outer
vehicular ring
Khokhra bridge
2. Development of the Lakefront
Kankaria Lake Front area
Vyayamshala
Junction
Balvatika
Junction
Pushpkunj
junction
Pedestrianized
recreation area
Pedestrianized
recreation area
Vehicular route
Continuous pedestrian promenade
Pedestrian
promenade
Parallel Parking along vehicular route
Parking
Plazas at entrance points to surrounding functions

Entrance Plaza
Zoo
One tree hill garden
Balwatika
Bicycle track along the pedestrian promenade
Bicycle track
Ferry train along the pedestrian area
Train station
Train route
Food courts at regular intervals
Food courts
Larri clusters at regular intervals
Larries cluster
Green spaces at regular intervals
Green spaces
Children play area skating rink, sand pits, etc.
Childrens play area
Handicraft Bazaar
Handicraft Bazaar
Kankaria Lakefront Redevelopment Master Plan

Entrance Plaza
Parking
Bicycle track
Train station
Pedestrian
promenade
Train route
Food courts
Larries cluster
Green spaces
Childrens play area

Handicraft Bazaar
Kankaria lake front Redevelopment Master Plan
Pushpakunj circle
Important entry point to Kankaria Lake
Kankaria lake
Existing situation of the Pushpakunj circle
Kankaria lake
Proposed design of the Pushpakunj junction
Pushpakunj junction
Gateway to Kankaria
Pushpakunj junction
Pedestrian safe entry points
Pushpakunj junction
Entrance plaza with train station
Pushpakunj junction
Information centre
Area near Naginawadi
Naginawadi Entrance Plaza
Food courts / Larri clusters
Handicrafts / local crafts bazaar
Boating facilities
Green spaces
Area near Zoo
Entrance plaza with train station
Area near Zoo
Lakeside promenade with row of trees
Area near Zoo
Bicycle lane, rail track
Area near Zoo
Food courts / Larri clusters
Area near Zoo
Green spaces
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Typical section for Pedestrian area along Kankaria lake edge
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Pedestrian Promenade average 7 M wide
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Bicycle route
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Railway track
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Side walk
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Organized activities zone
Typical Sections
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Pedestrian Area
Side walk
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Typical section for Vehicular route along part of Kankaria lake edge
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Pedestrian promenade average 5 M wide
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Bicycle route
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Tree median
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Parking
Parking
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Vehicular lanes
Typical Sections
Pedestrian Area
Surrounding
Public space
area
Kankaria Lake
Vehicular Area
Side walk
3. Development Opportunities in the surrounding area
Development opportunities in the surrounding area

To Raipur
Proposed site for
Indoor Stadium
Development of green
area along Railway
Yard edge
Reconfigured
Vyayamshala site
To Khokhra bridge
Better utilization for
AMC plot
To Shah Alam
Reconfigured slum
area
ToManinagar
Railway Station
Development opportunities in the surrounding area

To Raipur
To New cloth Market
Potential transformation
along ISDP streets
To Khokhra bridge
To Shah Alam
Potential
transformation along
Outer ring
To Bhairavnath
ToManinagar
Railway Station
IMPLEMENTATION
Part 1 - Restructuring of circulation network

- Development of outer vehicular ring
- Reconfiguration of Vyayamshala Site
- Clearance of Right of Way near slums
- Reconfiguration of Pushpkunj junction
- Development of Access Streets

Part 2 - Lake Front development

- Development of Pedestrianized recreation area
- Development of Vehicular accessible area


Part 3 - Development of potential areas around Kankaria Lake

- Development of Aabad Dairy for Proposed Indoor Stadium
- Development of Railway yard edge



Part 4 - Improvement of public functions around Kankaria Lake




Part 5 - Conservation of Heritage structures around Kankaria Lake




Part 5 - Conservation of Heritage structures around Kankaria Lake
Part 6 - Improving Water management system of the Lake



PHASE 1


Part 5 - Conservation of Heritage structures
Part 6 - Improving Water management system of the Lake
PHASE 2,3..
Kankaria Lakefront
Kankaria Lakefront Precinct
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Kankaria Lake Front / Area Master Plan

HCP Design & Project Management Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

A significant urban icon for Ahmedabad

A significant Urban icon of Ahmedabad

Kankaria Lake surrounded by important Public functions

Existing connections to Kankaria lake

From New cloth Market

Important Heritage structures

Busy traffic on the lake front

Unsafe intersections for pedestrians

Disconnection between lake and surrounding functions

Underutilized land adjoining Railway line

Disorganized informal activities

Haphazard use of existing Right of way

The goal is to develop Kankaria lakefront and

Initially the design proposal focused on organizing and developing the

The key issues addressed were:

Utilizing the complete right of

Organizing the informal sector

Providing organized parking

Providing important public

Area around the Sluice

Pushpakunj circle as the gateway to Kankaria Lake

Create a Lake Front Precinct

Formulate a comprehensive strategy for such development

Pedestrianize the lake front

Explore idea of running a small train along the lakefront

Develop streets connected to the lake front

Create development opportunities in the surrounding areas

Improve the area around the lake

Exploring the possibility of Pedestrianization

Kankaria Lake Area Plan

Existing street network

Busy vehicular traffic around the lake

Difference in traffic volume around the lake edge

Lesser traffic volume - Existing peripheral streets around the lake

Potential to treat both sides differently

Potential to treat both sides differently

Potential to treat both sides differently

Potential transformation of the Lakefront

Wide pedestrian areas

Active informal markets

Peaceful sitting areas

1. Developing alternative vehicular Ring

2. Developing access streets to Lake area

3. Creating access to the Lake

4. Providing parking along the Ring

Issues involved in development of outer vehicular Ring

Design of the Lakefront

Potential Development opportunities in the surrounding areas

1. Development of outer vehicular ring

Development of outer vehicular ring

From Maninagar Railway station

Development of outer vehicular ring

From Maninagar Railway station

Development of outer vehicular ring

From Maninagar Railway station

Development of outer vehicular ring