3.2.2 Masala Chowk

Fig 3.14 Images showing Thai food festival conducted in Dilli Haat, INA, Source: www.dfordelhi.in

Fig 3.15 Section of Dilli Haat, Janakpuri showing the relationship of different spaces, Source: Archolm, Archdaily

Fig 3.16 Google earth image showing the surroundings of Masala Chowk.

3.2.2 MASALA CHOWK:

This space was built recently for the tourist mainly as it is in a very prime location, adjacent to the walled city and surrounded by tourist spots. However, it has become popular among locals. This public space, as the name, hints house many food vendors and kiosks selling local and authentic street foods.

Fig 3.17 Masala Chowk Source: Patrika, e-paper

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Masala Chowk is an inward-facing square, where the shops and kiosks face the seatings. The sit-outs are shaded with a tensile umbrella-like structure. The circulation spaces are open to the sky, giving the character of eat-streets. There are no vernacular styles adopted to give the character of Jaipur city. The park adjacent to the Masala chowk is a part of it. There are plans for conducting events to increase the footfall and economy. Also, the park is visited by the locals in the morning, the reason for Masala chowk to open in the mornings by 9 am. The parking facility provided also invites the public as it gives easy accessibility for the public than visiting the food outlets in the walled city.

• A variety of food offered invites families and groups of people as it gives them a onestop food joint to come together and pick up food of their liking. • The open public space adjacent to the congested and chaotic old walled city gives people a better social experience. • The parking space provided invites more users. • The public spaces are not inclusive, the site edges are not treated to invite people walking by the street.