Figure 61: Location and connectivity

4.2.2 Site Analysis

1. Location and Connectivity

Situated in Zone D of the capital city Delhi, India, the plot area of the Jawaharlal Nehru complex is surrounded by major roads on three sides i.e. the Bhisma Pitamah Marg, Baba Banda Bahadur Setu Marg, and JLN stadium road. The site area has extensively efficient connectivity as two metro stations, i.e. JLN Stadium and Jangpura are located very close to it.

Figure 61: Location and connectivity; Source: author

; Source: IPC accessibility guidelines

2. Climate and Site orientation

The climate related specifications for the site has been mentioned below:

 The wind direction for the site is from North-West to South-East.  Located in Delhi, the site lies in the Composite climate zone  Average high temperatures range from 32 – 43 o C during summers and nigh time values are from 27 to 32 o C  The region experiences higher humidity levels during monsoons and Precipitation in this zone varies between 500 – 1300 mm per year.