Varanasi, India
Study and conservation of river front ghats of Varanasi Introduction Background of city and river Evolution of Varanasi through river
Aim of the dissertation is to study the importance of ghats as the religious as well as public open space at urban level. The effective use of green space which are reduced considerately because of new construction over them. To promote heritage friendly tourism and urban amenities. To prevent ghat erosion on the on the western crescent. To save the ecology and bio-diversity of the river Ganga.
Ghats Location and orientation of the city
Mythology
Panch tirth ghats
Evolution of the city
Site Analysis
Amalgamation of cultures on bank of ganges
Factors accounting degradation of ghats Reason for the construction of riverfront (ghats)
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Environmental Archichitecture & planning Holy/spiritual place
Waterfront design proposal
Vegetation & soils analysis Sandy
Clay Loam Clay
Sandy Loam
Identified sources of groundwater & river contamination
GHAT AREA
Existing water bodies & open space
SEDIMENTATION
Bodhi
Banyan Bel
Ashoka
Sedimentation of river causing erosion on the west bank.
Sandalwood
Rabi Crops Harvested
Rabi Crops Sown Monsoon Season
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Barley
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Mustard
Pearl Millet
Greengram
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Kharif Crops Harvested
Kharif Crops
Wheat
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Rice
Sesame
Lentil
Site analysis of ground water contamination
OF RIVER
Sewage treatment plant
Heritage water body
Community dumping area
Unidentified water body
Inner city sump GW test sites
Park
Direct discharge sites
Agriculture
Road Rail
Road Rail