MPlan Porfolio 2024 by chetna.sidhu

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Chetna Sidhu

ABOUT ME CHETNA SIDHU

I am an urban planner and architect with a deep-seated passion for creating cities that thrive on connectivity and mobility. My vision is centered around designing urban spaces that promote seamless movement and foster strong community ties, through well-planned streetscapes, efficient urban transit systems, and accessible public spaces.

At the heart of my work lies the belief that the way people move within and interact with their environment fundamentally shapes their experience of the city. By focusing on sustainable, inclusive mobility solutions, I aim to enhance urban livability, ensuring that cities not only accommodate but also enrich the lives of their inhabitants.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and social equity, my approach integrates advanced urban design principles with a focus on pedestrianfriendly pathways, cycle networks, and public transit systems that are environmentally sustainable and economically viable. I advocate for planning strategies that bridge gaps—physically, socially, and economically—creating a cohesive urban fabric that supports vibrant, dynamic communities.

Master of Planning University of Calgary

PG Diploma in Project Management OTHM, London

B.Sc in Architectural Engineering

Ajman University, U.A.E

2022 - 2024

2021 - 2022

2015 - 2020

SAPLSA President

Design Coordinator & Social Media Lead Stitch Collective

Junior Architect

Ajman University, U.A.E

2023 - Present

2020 - 2022

South Shaganappi Local Area Planning Working Group Member

Banff Trail Community Association Planning & Development Committee Design Matters - SAPL Student Volunteer

2023 - Present

2022 - 2023

Adobe Suite ArcGIS Pro Revit Sketchup TwinMotion

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEERING

BANFF TRAIL NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY

Final Grad Project

FUTURE-PROOF

Regional Planning

STUDENT CULTURE CAMPAIGN

Self-Employed: Stitch Collective

ARTSCAPES

Downtown Plus 15 Study & Redevelopment

SP.IN.E

Urban Land Institute Hines Student Competition

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Community Planning Studio

THE LIVING VILLAGE BOW AVENUE GOOD STREETS

Site Planning Studio Analysis

MISCELLANEOUS

PHYSICAL MODELING I GRAPHICS

BANFF TRAIL NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY

PLAN630_Advanced Professional Planning Studio - Under Progress INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

PROJECT BRIEF

As Banff Trail experiences rapid densification and growth, the Banff Trail Neighborhood Study will focus on aligning existing amenities with this expansion through a detailed study. A focused vision and strategic design plan will be created from the analysis, which will ensure that new developments are implemented in ways which maximize community benefit, and align with the stated goals and objectives of the community association. This will also include community workshop and engagements sessions with community residents and interest groups.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LRT FREQUENCY TRAFFIC VOLUME CONTEXT LRT & SCHOOL WALKSHED ANALYSIS Site Red Line LRT 2 - 5 min (Peak Hrs) 10 - 15 min (Off-Peak Hrs) 600m walkshed 600m walkshed LRT Station School Bike path 1000 - 1500 vehicles 500 - 1000 vehicles 2500 - 3000 vehicles Crosswalk 1500 - 2000 vehicles 0 - 500 vehicles 2000 - 2500 vehicles

PLAN618_Regional Planning Studio - Fall 2023

Policy

- Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board

FUTURE-PROOF CMRB

Framework *CMRB

PROJECT BRIEF

Future-proof wants the CMRB to be the most vibrant region in the world and focused on creating a policy for that. One of the most intriguing challenge faced was to define ‘vibrancy’ in urban planning. It’s a concept often overlooked yet crucial for creating lively, engaging communities. This highlighted the need for urban spaces that inspire, connect, and energize their inhabitants. Leading to the identification of key quality-of-life areas to develop comprehensive policies for a future that emphasizes vibrant communities, clean water, and connected mobility.

STUDENT CULTURE CAMPAIGN

Self-Employed: Stitch Collective

Abstract Poster (CONTEMPORARY CALGARY)

PROJECT BRIEF

Stitch collective is a passionate group of Master of Planning Year 2 students from SAPL who share a dream: to transform Calgary’s public spaces. Through a lens of urbanism, we advocate for spaces that resonate with the city’s heartbeat, fostering connections and sparking joy. As part of our mission to enliven Calgary’s downtown, we teamed up with 4 downtown businesses to help promote them to students. STUDENT CULTURE CAMPAIGN brings you the best of downtown Calgary, all conveniently located along the LRT train lines! There is also a survey on it to help capture some important questions relating to students in downtown.

POSTER AT LRT STATIONS (DALHOUSIE) SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE DYNAMIC QR CODES

2023 SITE PLAN ART-SCAPES Downtown Plus-15 Study & Redevelopment

PLAN616_Urban Design Studio - Spring

PROJECT BRIEF

Art-scape is a unique approach to Downtown West-end that aims to transform its urban landscape by seamlessly integrating art and nature to create a vibrant and inclusive connection to the Plus 15 network. The vision encompasses a distinguished district prioritizing innovation and creative education while fostering a developing and innovative synergy. This vibrant hub will attract the dynamic youth population that downtown Calgary needs, contributing to the densification and vitality of the area. The project also looked into how the existing Plus-15 network could be improved and activated.

PLACE-MAKING - ‘CR-EATE WITH CR-ATE’ PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF PLUS-15 1. Bridge 3. Plaza 5. Digital Signage 2. Connector 4. Public Spaces 6. Way-finding ‘CR-EATE WITH CR-ATE’ ITERATIONS

Winners - Honorable Mentions SP.IN.E THIS WAS A GROUP PROJECT, RENDERING NOT DONE BY ME. ULI Hines Student Competition 2023

PROJECT BRIEF

The spine is a forward thinking innovation district centered around the innovation and space industry. The spine supports three pillars: space, innovation and experience A catalyst for the improvement of the city’s citizens, this dynamic mixed-use development produces a vibrant, diversified, and integrated community that is indicative of charleston’s expanding innovation industry. The driving factor behind this development is the need for the state to have a permanent NASA facility in the future. With a mission-driven, mixed-use scheme that promotes positive social and economic reform for north charleston, the spine’s ambitious proposal turns the region into a magnet for space innovation.

VISION DIAGRAM

SPACE INNOVATION EXPERIENCE F L O OD RESILIENCY COLLABORAT ON SP STORYWALK CO M M U N YT TECHNOLOGY PLANETARIUM SPACEDECK MIX-USECOMMUN I T Y AFFORDABLE H O U S I GN ENIPSNEERG CUBESAT LAB ZERO-GLAB L U N A LAB NNI O V AT I ON LABS P R T AESER R C H PEDESTRIAN SPINE WITH SPACE DECK RETAIL SPINE ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE SPINE BUS STOPS LCRT STOPS LCRT LINE 15 MINUTE WALK RADIUS BUS ROUTES SITE COOPERRIVER ASHLEY R VER NTERSTATE 26 INTERSTATE 78 INTERSTATE26 EXISTING CIRCULATION NASAHEADQUARTERS NASA LANGLEYRESEARCHCENTER KENNEDY SPACE CENTER NASAMARSHALLSPACEFLIGHT CENTER SITE NATIONAL CONNECTIONS POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION ZONES RESEARCH/INNOVATION ZONES COOPERRIVER WANDO R VER SHLEYRV R TONOR ER INNOVATION CONNECTIONS

SITE PLAN

PROJECT BRIEF

“The living village” is an ambitious and innovative redevelopment proposal focused on transforming the shaganappi/Westbrook area, focusing on sustainable urban living. It blends biophilic design with a community-centric approach, enhancing connectivity and walkability. The project emphasizes ecological sustainability, including permaculture and community gardens, while respecting the area’s cultural and historical significance. A street-car network is introduced to connect people throughout the site with the possibility of connections extending to outside the site too. It aims to create a diverse, adaptive infrastructure, fostering a modern community that harmonizes with nature and its historical roots.

SECTION THROUGH BOW TRAIL SECTION THROUGH STREET CAR LOOP CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Bleeding Green People-Centric Connecting Loops Activation VISION DIAGRAM

PLAN606_Site Planning Studio - Fall 2022 BOW AVENUE Louise Crossing

PROJECT

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT BRIEF

The aim of the project is to what are the qualities of ‘good streets’ in Calgary? What is missing from the places that are not ‘good? How do these streets help to define Calgary’s sense of place? The area of study is the 1st street. 1st Street SW - Calgary is situated between the Bow & Elbow rivers, passing through downtown. It was originally known as scarth street before the city of Calgary converted the names to numbers in 1904. Through our analysis of the street and its surroundings, we found that it is generally a good street with a few negative points.

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FRONTAGE

STREET

ANALYSIS

VERTICAL LAND-USE ANALYSIS