Sabarmathi

SABARMATI RIVERFRONT The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is an initiative by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to develop the Sabarmati riverfront in the city of Ahmedabad. It is being developed by the Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL)funded by central government of India that was established in May 1997 with a seed capital of 1 core and was charged with the responsibility of developing the approximately 10.4 km stretch along the river in the city. The project has encountered several delays due to concerns regarding water level, flooding, rehabilitation of displaced slum dwellers and met with severe opposition from activists involved with slum rehabilitation. However, the process of obtaining land for the development,

through clearance and reclamation has been substantially completed. It is also the largest slum displacing project of the city till date.

Proposed Land use 53.84 % 11.08 % 19.38 % 14.50 % 1.20 %

Gardens/Promenades/Open Space Public Utility Areas SRFD Road Land for Sale Adjoining Residual Area

Purpose of Sabarmati project

B E F O R E

A F T E R

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It became a place to dump garbage

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haphazard and dull development came up along the riverfront

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Encroachments reduced the river’s flood carrying capacity

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Sewage from the slums flowed directly into the river

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Storm water drains spewed untreated sewage into the river

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The river became inaccessible to the public

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The bridges were the only places from which the river could be enjoyed

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Make the riverfront accessible to the public

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Stop the flow of sewage, keep the river clean and pollution

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Provide permanent housing for riverbed slum dwellers

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Reduce risk of erosion and flooding in flood prone neighbor

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Create riverfront parks, promenades and Ghats to enjoy the river

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Provide Ahmedabad with new cultural, trade and social am

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Revitalize riverfront neighborhoods, rejuvenate Ahmedabad

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Generate resources to pay for all of the foregoing

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Stitch together East and West Ahmedabad

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Create a memorable identity for Ahmedabad

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Reduce the risk of erosion and flooding in flood prone neighbourhoods

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The river is trained such that it has the same width through out and the excess land is Reclaimed .

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The project is a self supporting one 14.5% of the reclaimed land is sold out and the money is used for the development of the project.

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The reclaimed land is used for various purpose parks, promenades , informal markets , public utilities roads etc.

River Training and Land Reclamation •

Defined Waterway – 275 m wide

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Total Reclamation area - 202 Hectares

River Training and Land Reclamation – The Extent

The Construction Process – Original Condition

The Construction Process – Diaphragm Wall and Anchor Slab

The Construction Process– Retaining Wall and Earth Fill

PHOTO SHOWING THE LOCATION OF PARKS AND GARDENS, GATHS, HERITAGE PARK, PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE

PHOTO SHOWING THE CULTURAL FACILITIES, SOCIAL AMENITIES, OPEN MARKETS

PHOTO SHOWING HOW THE SEWAGE IS BEING REDIRECTED WITHOUT GETTING INTO THE RIVER. USING SEWAGELINES AND PUMPING STATION

Ensuring Clean Water

FLOOD CARRING CAPACITY = CROSSECTIONAL AREA X VELOCITY

A key element of the project is a new linear two‐level promenade. The lower promenade with a minimum width of 10 meters, will be just above water level, providing uninterrupted pedestrian access to the water. The upper promenade will host a variety of public buildings, cultural and Educational institutions, public parks and plazas and a few areas for commercial development, while new traffic infrastructure will connect the riverfront to the city. The project aspires to create a unique identity for Ahmedabad by creating a unique skyline for the city. Being a landmark project with far reaching impacts, it is the backbone for rejuvenating inner city neighbourhoods adjacent to the riverfront project, thereby spurring future developments within the city.

Activities : •

Water based Transport

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Floating Restaurant

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Boating Facilities

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Water Sports,

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Games, Adventures etc.

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Yoga

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Walking

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Para gliding

BOATING POINT

PATHWAYS

STAIRCASE LEADING TO LOWER PROMENADE

FUTURISTIC PICS OF THE MARKET PLACE AND PUBLIC EMINITIES THAT ARE YET TO COME

OBSERVATIONS

PATH WAYS

LANDSCAPE

 It has a 20m wide pathway running through the

 Landscaping can be seen in form of parks

stretch of 22 km

 In form of trees that are planted along the

 It has the path way in two level one on the water

pathways

level and the other at the ground level –lower

 And also on steps at some places

promenade and the upper promenade  Path ways are laid in cement .

LANDSCAPE

CONNECTIVITY TO THE CITY

 Landscaping can be seen in form of parks

 its very well connected to the city in fact city is connected with the river as the development stared

 In form of trees that are planted along the pathways

from the river

 And also on steps at some places

 all the entries have a good transportation facilities

BOATING

FLOW OF PEOPLE

 There are total 4 boating points

 Max no of people coming per day –approx. 6-7

 Two of them on the east side of the river and

thousand  Mostly collage people and youth come there at day time

the other two on the west side  There are about 20-25 boats operating  There are 3 categories of boats

 In the early morning its used as a walking track

 Boating include paragliding ,

 Average time of stay -3-5 hrs.

 The prices vary from 10-100rs per ride .

 Flow of people is peak on week ends

OVER ALL AREA ANALYSIS

21%

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roads

34%

gardens

7%

relocation sites

10%

promenade

28%

area to be sold public utilities unallocated