inclusive revitalization urban renewal of inner city cores
BHAVINI KAPUR A/2798/2015 INTERNAL GUIDE- VANDANA BALAKRISHNAN COORDINATOR- PRF. DR. JAYA KUMAR
THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF INDIA ARE GROWING AT AN UNPRECEDENTED PACE.
what happens to the city? The inner cores of the Indian cities are facing neglect, decay and haphazard development due to overcrowding, low quality construction, mismanagement of resources and lack of access to infrastructure.
culture. heritage. community. traditions. local economies. vintage built form. preservation of the intangible with the tangible.
research question: How can core of Indian cities be revitalized without gentrifying the original people and practices? How can inclusive urban renewal be practised in Indian Cities?
+ Urban Renewal
Community Participation
= Inclusive Revitalization
research aim: To explore an inclusive model of urban renewal that takes into account the existing Indian tangible and intangible context, including the community, as a stakeholders to augment the built fabric and local economies.
research objectives: 1) To understand the need of urban renewal in Indian cities 2) To explore interpretation of urban renewal in Indian cities 3) To address the gentrifying impact of urban renewal in Indian Cities 4) To demonstrate the importance of considering the existing tangible and intangible fabric to stratergise an urban renewal scheme for an area. 5) To investigate various successful examples of inclusive revitalization
CASE STUDIES PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION PONDICHERRY Asia Urbs Programme, Tamil Nadu
KEY STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVEMENT 1) European Commission and two European cities shared expertise in heritage preservation, and techniques in urban environment management. 2) Local residents and Heritage building owners raised issues and contributed in formalizing strategies for preservation to augment Tourism and Heritage.
INTERVENTIONS
BENGALURU Petta Zone Revitalization Project, Karnataka
1) Karnataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) 2) Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) 3) The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Authority 4) Local Entrepreneurs 5) NGO
AMRITSAR Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana, Punjab
1) Municipal and development authority 2) SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee) 3) Private Stakeholders (residents associations, community groups, private residences and others) 4) Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums 5)Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board 6) NGOs
1.Augmentation of existing infrastructure 2. Mixed Use Development Schemes 3. Heritage Walk 4. Pedestrianization 5. Signage and information 1. Exterior Infrastructure Development 2. Built Heritage Restoration 3. Heritage Awareness 4. Pedestrianization 5. Public Convenience Modul 6. City Interpretation and City Museum at Town Hall
1. Built Heritage Restoration 2. Matching Grant Scheme: Creation of a Heritage fund 3. Heritage Walk 4. Solid Waste Management 5. Battery Charging Station
“It will take a brave government to revitalise Indian cities in an inclusive way.� -Gautam Bhatia Rebuilding our cities
resilience. adaptability. participation. innovation.
inclusion.
Outline of an Inclusive Model of Revitalization 1) Identifying and documenting of Tangible and Intangible Heritage, Key Stakeholders 2) Workshops and discussions to collaborate with the stakeholders incluing the local policy makers, the community, government and non-government organizations. 3) Gap Analysis summarizing the findings from surveys of the local community and clinetele to chart out the issues. 4) Mapping of Revitalization scheme with the involvement and support of the various local stakeholders.
5) Planning Interventions specific to the issues, requirements and tangible and intangible fabric of the inner city core. 6) Planning the phases of implementation and upkeep with the help of the community to ensure reduced loss of business and inconvenience to the residents. 7) Maintainance and upkeep with the shared responsibilty of the citizens and the government.
8) Heritage awareness integrating the initiatives from cultural and tourism authority, local arts and crafts and local enterpreneurs such as shopkeepers, restaurant owners and tourism guides and agents to conduct training programs, heritage walks and tours. 9) Feedback and post occupancy through surveys and discussions with various focus groups including local stakeholders to understand the gaps and to incubate interest for support and investment for continuity and replicability of revitalization schemes
conclusion and way forward