3.2.1 Dilli Haat

3.2 URBAN PUBLIC SPACES

Urban public spaces built recently are trying to blend traditional essence (in terms of food, architecture, performance and art) in the urban areas to give the public Social life and anchor culture of the city. They have bought a new image for the city.

Dilli Haat is a paid-entrance open-air food plaza and craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). Unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat runs throughout the year.

Dilli Haat Locations: There are three Dilli Haat markets in Delhi : 1) The original six-acre Dilli Haat opposite INA Metro Station (Yellow Line) in south Delhi, established in 1994. 2) The 7.2-acre Dilli Haat near Netaji Subhash Place Metro Station (Red Line) at Pitampura, in north Delhi, established in 2008. 3) The newest and largest 9.8-acre Dilli Haat on Lal Sain Mandir Marg at Janakpuri, near Tilak Nagar Metro Station (Blue Line), in west Delhi. It was inaugurated in early July 2014.

Features of Dilli Haat: • Dilli Haat has been executed in various parts of Delhi. It is observed that they all are a success and working efficiently. Being constructed in different periods, the character and concept remain similar. • The location of the Dilli Haat is amidst commercial centers and residential colonies in the surroundings. • The plaza in the front offers a buffer space and gives openness to the street.

From entry throughout the project, it is completely pedestrianized. The use of ramps is observed due to the difference in levels. Service entries at the periphery. • The haat offers the public a traditional character through the medium of architecture, art, performances and food. • A variety of activities provided within the site attracts the public of various backgrounds, cultures and user groups. This public space is a perfect example of how a good public realm can be provided to the users and can give better socializing experience than present-day malls.

3.2.1 DILLI HAAT:

FOOD PLAZA TYPE 1 FOOD PLAZA TYPE 2 OAT FOOD PAVILION

Fig 3.13 Section showing Dilli Haat INA built on the Nalah. NALAH