Open Space Strategy Handbook Gurgaon

Evolving India’s Democracy Through City Planning Opportunities

Table of Contents

1. Background

2. The DNA Of Gurgaon

2.1 Understanding the DNA of Gurgaon

2.2 Identity Of Gurgaon: Confused

2.3 Social Parameters: Unequal Society And Divided City

2.4 Utilities And Infrastructure: Inadequate

2.5 Transportation Infrastructure: Inadequate

2.6 Sense Of Security: Hostile

2.7 Livability Index: Medium To Low

2.8 Connectivity Between Gurgaon & Manesar

2.8.1. Limited Highway Connectivity

of Toll Plazas On GMUC

2.9 Why Did This Happen?

3. State’s Vision for Gurgaon

3.1 Gurgaon Manesar Urban Complex Master Plan

3.2 Proposed Access To Rail Transit

3.3 Road Network

3.4 Access to Bus Transit

3.5 IMT Manesar; The Growth Centre

4. Potential Resources of Gurgaon

4.1 Planning The Open Space Network: An Unprecedented Opportunity

4.2 Open Space Land As A Resource

4.2.1. Scale Of Opportunity

4.2.2. Scale Comparison

Open Space Acquisition and Notifications

4.3 Storm Water & Surface Drainage: A Potential Resource

and Drainage Pattern

The Natural Drainage Patterns Of Water

4.3.3. Using The Natural Drainage Flow Of Water

A Potential Resource  40

4.4.1. Understanding Existing Water Supply System in Gurgaon

4.4.2. Understanding Existing Sewage Treatment System In Gurgaon

5. Quality Open Spaces As The Way Forward 45

5.1 Checklist of Metro Valley Goals and Objectives

5.2 An ideal place to start: Making Open Spaces Public 48

5.3 The Best Possible Way Forward  49

5.4 Potential Benefits of Public Open Spaces  50

6. Metro Valley’s Recommendation for Open Space Development  55

6.1 The Nine Point Guideline  56

6.2 New Mantra For City Planning  57

6.3 Principle 1: Fulfil People And Society’s Needs  59

6.3.1. Increase Social Venues  60 6.3.2. Social Venues Within Open Spaces  61

6.4 Principle 2: Connect To Nature  63

6.4.2. Tree Cover and Vegetation  65 6.4.3. Increased Biodiversity  66

6.5 Principle 3: Bring Places Closer  67

6.5.3. Increased Connectivity: Create Multi Modal Hubs  69

6.5.4. Synergy Between Gurgaon and Manesar 70

6.5.5. Relocation of the Toll Plaza  71

6.5.6. Challenges of Capacity Buildings at Manesar 72

6.5.7. Integrated mobility Phase III  74 6.5.8. Integrated mobility Phase I  75 6.5.9. Integrated mobility Phase II  76

Interpreting the Principles and Programs through Strategies

There are three components that make up nature’s connectedness construct and are required for a healthy relationship with nature.

• The cognitive component is the core of nature connectedness and refers to how integrated one feels with nature.

• The affective component is an individual’s sense of care for nature.

• The behavioral component is an individual’s commitment to protect the natural environment.1

The open space aims to reinforce these components using the ‘Principles’ and ‘Programs’ mentioned in the chapters before through various strategies. The following chapter describes strategies that connect

a) People with People

b) People with Nature

c) People with Places

d) People with infrastructure

The following chapter only demonstrates the conceptual ideas and does not describe all the technicalities. Each of these strategies need to be developed through a process that includes specialist from various fields to create a technical policy and guideline document.

Conceptual Strategy Diagrams for Effective Communication

The following diagrams in the chapter, illustrates conceptually the open spaces, surrounded with development; a typical conditions proposed as per the GMUC open space network. These diagrams (unless specified) are not site specific but are tools to convey various strategies in the most effective manner. These strategies shall then be demonstrated in detail with sample study sites, in following chapters, to reinforce the pragmatic approach of implementing democracy through designing equitable open spaces.

8.1 Strategies For The Four Principles

8.2 Strategies To Fulfil Basic Needs

OPEN SPACES

Interactive Organic Farming Workshops

Outdoor Composting Workshops

Tree Planting and Study Visits

Picnic Area

Tree Canopy Walks

Camping Sites

FULFIL BASIC NEEDS

Sports Facilities

Community Centres & Libraries

Open Bazaars & Haats

Urban Farming

Amphitheatres

Performance and Arts Venue

Spaces for Celebration

Educative Environments

Recreational Facilities

Multi-Tasking And Mixed Use

Open Spaces

Recreational

Educational

Competitive

Leisure

Fitness / Lifestyle Reading Rooms

Outdoor Study Area

Audio Visual Learnings

Wi-Fi Zones

Tangible Benefits Opportunities To Be Outdoors

Fitness Infrastructure

More Cultural Events

Active Citizens

Increase In Tourism

Attractive Real Estate

Outdoor Cafes

Multicultural Food Bazaars

Arts & Crafts Bazaars

Sabzi Mandi

Intangible Benefits

Fruit IndoorOrchards / Outdoor Gymnasiums

Herbs JoggingFarming / Running Tracks

Community HikingGardens / Walking Trails

Increased Social Interaction

Sense Of Security And Safety

Sense Of Identity

Community Participation

People Empowerment

Increased Empathy And Tolerance

Sense Of Responsibility

Vitality And Conviviality

Job Creation

Sense Of Pride

OPEN SPACES

FULFIL BASIC NEEDS

The open space must benefit all citizens of Gurgaon and enhance people-to-people relationships. Several outdoor programs are essential to the physical, social and cognitive development of kids and young adults. Hence, the open space must provide access and unique opportunities to experience the sense of well-being and enjoyment that only being outdoors can bring.

Research suggests that playing outdoors and establishing relationships with people from other backgrounds have a positive effect on community cohesion and increasing tolerance between different age groups. Together, all these social networks will create confidence in the minds of users and parents of children in Gurgaon. The strategies illustrated below revolve around informal social interactions and group activities.

They aim to create, trigger and propagate interaction between various users to increase the livability and social character of Gurgaon.

FULFIL BASIC

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OPEN SPACES

FULFIL BASIC NEEDS

Sports Facilities

Community Centres & Libraries

Open Bazaars & Haats Urban Farming

Fruit Orchards

Herbs Farming

Community Gardens

Interactive Organic Farming Workshops

Outdoor Composting Workshops

Educative Environments

Tree Planting and Study Visits

Recreational Facilities

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8.3 Strategies To Connect People To Nature

Walking and Jogging Infrastructure

Local Organic Produce

Bicycling and Trekking Infrastructure

Reduced Heat Island

Summer Wind Protection

Passive Evaporative Cooling

Design for Maximum Shade

Tangible Benefits

OPENLandscapes

SPACES

Colourful

Water Bodies

Soothing Soft Scape

CONNECT TO NATURE

Visual Relief Air Purification

Reduced Glare

Insulation from Roads Planting Native Trees

CO2 Reduction

Regional Precipitation

Biodiversity

Healthy Lifestyle

Human Comfort & Micro Climate

Evapotranspiration

Substantial Increase In Shade

Outdoor Human Comfort

Visual Relief

Draws People Outdoors

Self Sustaining Vegetation

Reduction in Air Conditioning

Availability Of Cheaper Local Fruits And Vegetables

Increased Yield For Agriculture Around

Intangible Benefits

Native Plant Species Thrive

Migratory Birds Inhabit

Small Animals Maintain Ecosystem

Insects And Bees Help The Plantation Grow

Tranquillity And Peace Of Mind

Healthy Lifestyle

Reduction Of Pulmonary Disorders

Freedom Of Expression

Increased Sense Of Identity

Space For Introspection

Sense Of Pride For The Place

The open spaces must be carefully planned as a medium for people to connect people back to nature. Research suggests that when an individual feels connected to nature they are inclined to care about natural surroundings and these individuals are more likely to protect the environment. The following strategies create several opportunities to appreciate, benefit and connect people to nature.

In a densely populated area like Gurgaon, the open spaces shall provide access to nature within walking distance from their workspaces and homes. It will promote physical activities in an outdoor environment for all age groups. Tree-lined routes with various types with seasonal trees will create extra motivation for the residents to walk, cycle and choose a healthier lifestyle.

The strategies outlined below aim to improve and conserve the natural environment that these open spaces offer to the residents of Gurgaon.

Public Access Roads

Urban Plantation

OPEN SPACES

Reduced SolarGlare Streetlights

• Solar energy shall help power the lighting in and around open spaces. Solar power along with use of LED lighting shall reduce energy consumption significantly

CONNECT TO NATURE

Water Bodies

• Water Bodies reduce local temperature through evaporative cooling

• Water Bodies provide visual relief and reduce stress

• The Reflective Index of landscaped areas is much higher keeping the local environments cooler in comparison to concrete and paving

Colourful Landscapes

• Colourful planting strategy to create excitement and vibrancy in otherwise concrete environment

Noise

Insulation from Roads

• Layered planting strategy along noisy roads prevents noise pollution

• Increases comfort for pedestrians and cyclists

Soothing Soft Scape

• Softscape provides pervious surfaces that allow rain water to percolate into the soil

• The moisture in the soil keeps the local areas cooler as compared to impervious surfaces

Visual Relief

Evapotranspiration

8.4 Strategies To Bring Places Closer To People

Provide public transit access and parking for Cars, 3 Wheelers and Taxis

Provide public streets around the open spaces to give democratic access to everyone

OPEN SPACES

Inter-development Linkages

Pedestrian Friendly Development

Buffer Parks - Connected City

Leisure Trails

BRING PLACES CLOSER

Parkway Drives

Parks & Trails Pedestrian Walkways

Nature Trails

Localised Loop Connector

NMT Cut-throughs

Tangible Benefits

Alternate Choice Of Commute

Universal Accessibility

Cost Effective

Better Connectivity

Reduced Dependency On Fossil Fuels

Continuous Corridor For Animal, Birds And Insect Migrations

Parking Spaces For Intermediate Public Transit Like Rickshaws And Taxis

Increased Migration in Birds, Small Animals and Insects

Robust Ecosystem

Bicycle Paths

Biodiversity Corridors Equitable Streets

Facilities along Trails

Across City Pedestrian Trails

Pedestrian Rest Spots

Universal Accessibility

Intangible Benefits Empowerment

Peace of Mind

Fiscal Savings

Heathy Lifestyle

Increased Eco-tourism

Across City Bicycle Trails

Adventure Bicycle Facility

Bicycle Repair Kits / Shops

Dedicated Lanes on Roads and Buffer Areas

Parking for Cars, 3 Wheelers and Taxis

• Public parking , bus stops along with space for intermediate public transportation like taxis, rickshaws and shared bicycle network at regular intervals shall provide more equitable access to all

OPEN SPACES

BRING PLACES CLOSER

Parkway Drives

The open space must improve connectivity and bring the various programmed places and activities planned in the open spaces closer to the people of Gurgaon.

The following strategies aim to create various types of connections within the open space
for providing comfortable and informed access options. A key factor to be considered while development of the open spaces is biodiversity protection and enhancement of connectivity between natural and programmed areas.

These strategies will enhance the safety and usability of all types of travel corridors including non-motorized transportation modes of walking and bicycling.

Street Around The Open Spaces

• Public Streets planned around open spaces assure equal access to open space and avoid privatization of open spaces.

• Dedicated cycle lanes on the public streets

Bus Stop + 3 Wheeler, Taxi, Bicycle Share Stand

Linkages

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Pedestrian Friendly Development

• The resultant development shall be pedestrian & cycling friendly

OPEN SPACES

The new development along the open spaces shall have multiple linkages to the green spaces bringing the community together.

• The new internal corridors shall be called Eco-Mobility corridors that allow pedestrians, cyclists, birds, small animals and insects to connect more freely with nature

Parkway Drives

BRING PLACES CLOSER Parks & Trails

Pedestrian Walkways Bicycle Paths

Localised Loop Connector

• The Open space shall be characterized with inter connected loops each with a perimeter of two Kilometres

• The localized closed loop shall be a non-motorized corridor with its own unique feature connecting the social infrastructure to the neighbouring development

Eco-mobility Corridor

Across City Pedestrian / Bicycle Trails

• State of the art pedestrian and cycling infrastructure shall make non-motorized transportation NMT a viable alternative to burning fossil fuels

• The trails and walkways shall be 100% barrier free and universally accessible

Biodiversity

• A robust ecosystems fosters variety of species to thrive and enrich the surroundings

• Contiguous open space system allows for migration and movement of various species from one place to another enriching the environment along the way

BRING PLACES

Public Streets: ROW = 60m

Parkway Drives

Parks & Trails

LEGEND

Pedestrian Walkways

Paths

Biodiversity Corridors

Equitable Streets

2-3m Foot Path

1.5m Dedicated Cycle Lane

Tree Pit

Green Mobility Corridor

3m Bus Lay-by

Parallel Parking for Cars

Parking for Two-Wheelers

Road Area for Vehicles

Table Top Pedestrian Crossing

3m Wide Foot Path

Street Two-Wheeler Parking

Parallel Street Car Parking

Right Of Way= 60m

Street Tree with Tree Pit

Symbol for Car

Symbol for Public Bus

2.5m Dedicated Cycle Lane

Private Property

Green Eco-Mobility Corridor

Parallel Car Parking

Street Two-Wheeler Parking

3m Wide Foot Path

Space for Public Pay phone

Entry to Private Plot

Entry to Private Plot Cycle Parking Next to Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Space for Milk Booth / Kiosk

Table Top Pedestrian Crossing

Private Property

Parallel Car Parking

Space for Drinking Water Point

Auto Rickshaw Stand

Parallel Street Car Parking

Street Two-Wheeler Parking

Lane

Slow Lane

Street Around The Open Spaces

Parks

Pedestrian

Trails

Public Streets:

Biodiversity

LEGEND

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Tree

Cycle Lane

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Bus

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Road

Street

Two-Wheelers

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Zebra Crossing

Public Bus

Bus Stop

Bus Stopping Area Marked on Road

Cycle Parking Next to Bus Stop

Auto Rickshaw Stand

+(0.15 m) Table Top Pedestrian Crossing

+(0.15 m) 3m wide Foot Path

Auto Rickshaw Stand

2.5 m Dedicated Cycle Lane

Space for Public Pay phone

Bus Stopping Area Marked on Road

Parallel Street Car Parking

Street Two wheeler Parking

Space for Small Spiritual Centres and Public Art

Space for Drinking Water Point

Space for Milk Booth/ Kiosk

3m wide Foot Path

Parallel Car Parking

Two Way Vehicular Road

Private Property

Street Two-Wheeler Parking

Entry to Private Plot

Parallel Street Car Parking

8.5 Strategies to Build Smart Infrastructure

OPEN SPACES

Waste Water Segregation at Source

Black Water To Be Treated At Localised STPs

Treated Sewage Water To Cleansed Naturally And Stored

Grey Water To Be Recycled At Source And Reused For Flushing

By-product of sewage treatment to be used as fertilizer

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

Solid Waste Disposal

Waste Segregation

Organic Waste Composting

Waste to Energy

Inorganic Waste Recycling

Tangible Benefits Efficiency

Cleanliness

Structured System

Ease Of Maintenance

Increase In Water Table

Increase In Soil Fertility

Reduction In Energy Imports

Creation of a Recycling Industry

Regenerative Landscapes

Water Cleansing Reeds

Composting Areas

Dedicated Corridor For Utilities

Minimal Digging

Manual Inspection Tunnel System

Future Proof

Water Retention & Reuse

Prevent Soil Erosion At Low Lying Areas

Waste Water Disposal

Aquatic Species To Cleanse Water Bodies

Utility Corridor

Store Storm Water At Source

Reuse Storm Water for Flushing

Collected Storm Water Through Bio Swales

Recharge Ground Water Table In Open Spaces

Intangible Benefits Accountability

Sense of Responsibility

Peace of Mind

Economic Growth Awareness

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Decrease in Infectious Diseases

Economic Growth

OPEN SPACES

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

The open spaces need smart infrastructure to reinforce the ideas of sustainability by providing workable solutions. The following strategies create a structure that requires everyone in Gurgaon to support and encourage various aspects of sustainable living. The open space can integrate these facilities with other programmed areas to create synergy between social, culture, sports and environmental sustainability.

Organic Waste

Organic Waste

Solid Waste

Organic Wet Waste

Bio-Gas Plant

• Biogas Plant to convert waste to cooking gas and the residue is used as

• The Gas can be burnt to generate clean energy from

Organic Composting

• Composting converts organic waste to Natural Fertilizer used for maintaining open spaces

Composting Area

• Solid waste must be segregated

and wet

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In-Organic Dry Waste

Organic Waste Recycling

Sorting

In-Organic

Waste Segregation at Source

• Solid waste must be segregated

dry and wet waste to maximize recycling

Organic Wet Waste

Construction Debris

• Construction waste shall be sorted and crushed

to be reused

Sorting Facility to be located in Manesar

In-Organic Dry Waste

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

Waste Segregation at Source

Solid waste must be segregated

wet

Metals

Organic Wet Waste

Construction Debris

Sorting Facility

be located

Manesar

In-Organic Dry Waste

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

SMART

Waste Segregation at Source

• Solid waste must be segregated in dry and wet waste to maximize recycling potential

Organic Wet Waste

Construction Debris

• Construction waste shall be sorted and crushed to form fine aggregate to be reused in construction activities

In-Organic Dry Waste

Development

Metals

• Recycled metals to be used for packaging and other industries

Plastic

• Plastic and Polyethylene waste to be reused to construct city roads as an alternative to conventionally used bitumen

Sorting Facility to be located in Manesar

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

Open Space

Metals

• Recycled metals to be used for packaging and other industries

OPEN SPACES

Waste Disposal

Waste Segregation at Source

• Solid waste must be segregated in dry and wet waste to maximize recycling potential

Organic Wet Waste

Development

In-Organic Dry Waste

• Construction waste shall be sorted and crushed to form fine aggregate to be reused in construction activities

Sorting Facility to be located in Manesar

Construction Debris Paper

Plastic

• Plastic and Polyethylene waste to be reused to construct city roads as an alternative to conventionally used bitumen

• Corrugated containers, old magazines, old newspapers, office paper, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper is an untapped industry in the region and ideally can be located in Manesar.

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

Open Space

Metals

• Recycled metals to be used for packaging and other industries

OPEN SPACES

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

Solid Waste Disposal

Waste Segregation at Source

• Solid waste must be segregated in dry and wet waste to maximize recycling potential

Development

In-Organic Dry Waste

• Construction waste shall be sorted and crushed to form fine aggregate to be reused in construction activities

Construction Debris Paper

Plastic

• Plastic and Polyethylene waste to be reused to construct city roads as an alternative to conventionally used bitumen

Sorting Facility to be located in Manesar Organic Wet Waste

Open Space

Glass

• Fine pieces of glass shall be recycled as insulation products like glass wool or in making artificial turf for sports fields in the open spaces.

• Corrugated containers, old magazines, old newspapers, office paper, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper is an untapped industry in the region and ideally can be located in Manesar.

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

Metals

• Recycled metals to be used for packaging and other industries

OPEN SPACES

Construction Debris

• Construction waste shall be sorted and crushed to form fine aggregate to be reused in construction activities

SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

Solid Waste Disposal

Waste Segregation at Source

• Solid waste must be segregated in dry and wet waste to maximize recycling potential

Plastic

• Plastic and Polyethylene waste to be reused to construct city roads as an alternative to conventionally used bitumen

Development

In-Organic Dry Waste

• E waste recycling centres can benefit from extraction of copper, steel and plastics.

E-waste Paper

Glass

Sorting Facility to be located in Manesar Organic Wet Waste

• Fine pieces of glass shall be recycled as insulation products like glass wool or in making artificial turf for sports fields in the open spaces.

• Corrugated containers, old magazines, old newspapers, office paper, old telephone directories, and residential mixed paper is an untapped industry in the region and ideally can be located in Manesar.

In-Organic Dry Waste Recycling

Open Space

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Reuse

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Conventional Buried Utilities

Underground public utilities have been traditionally carried in the trenching system, called the buried utilities. The network of pipes / cables/ sewers are buried in the streets or underground and serves the buildings/ neighbourhoods/ cities.

This kind of system eliminates the visual nuisance as compared to the above grade utilities, though comes with a cost of maintenance. For any kind of repair work, it impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic above ground during inspection/maintenance.

Some of the several maintenance issues encountered with trenching of buried utilities are:

• Increased number of manholes for inspection

• Relocation hassles

• Excavation needed for repair

• Inaccurate utility maps leading to confusion and excessive trenching

Along with the maintenance nuisance, there is also an ever increasing threat of monopolization of road work contractors and rampant corruption that is associated with such kind of recurring works in the public sector.

The other system that entirely bypasses the maintenance worries of the underground buried utilities is the underground tunnel system.

Conventional Buried Utilities

Dedicated Corridor For Utility

9. Types Of Open Spaces In Gurgaon: Sample Study Areas

9.1 Hierarchy Of Open Spaces

The GMUC plan provides various types of open spaces and they can be categorized in 4 different categories. Urban plantation in the form of natural conservation areas. City greens become the majority of the are as the contiguous open space network. Quarter greens can be classified as the island parks that are not connected to the network but are significantly large to accommodate a self sustaining ecosystem and lastly a neighbourhood green as the buffer areas that provide a 30 m continuos corridor of plantation and activities that connects the length and breath of the master plan.

The sample project selected in this document provide some ideas of how the 3 out of four categories can be developed to maximize the potential of site taking into consideration the needs of the people of Gurgaon. Urban plantation are protected preservation areas and hence this strategy document provides a detailed planting strategy in subsequent chapters that will help restore the ecosystem of the region.

Intended to function as large ‘green lungs’ within built-up areas and expected to draw visitors from all over the city,

Should be located close to major public transport routes and take advantage of natural landscape, waterfront, harbour views and/or views to special features.

Should be located where there is sufficient flat land to accommodate the core activities, easily accessible and not isolated.

Locations of active recreation facilities should be such as to minimize the potential disturbance to nearby residents from noise and floodlighting.

Should be located within short walking distance from the residents it intends to serve, preferably within a radius of not more than about 0.4 km. In public housing estates and in private comprehensive residential developments. In industrial areas, neighbourhood green could act as a buffer between the industrial areas and adjacent uses.

Urban Plantation

Within 5 Km range

City Green Within 3.2 Km range Quarter Green Within 0.8 Km range

Neighbourhood Green Within 0.4 Km range Pocket Parks Within 0.1 Km range

Neighbourhood Citygreen Green and Quarter UrbanGreen Plantation

9.2 Types of Open Space identified as areas of intervention

Edge Park along the Buffer ContiguousZones Open Space

Contiguous open spaces are rare in urban setting and are hence treasured due to the vast potential of seamless connectivity of nature trails for hiking, biking and leisure. Contiguous open spaces also foster seamless migration of flora and fauna resulting in substantial increase in biodiversity

The site selected for contiguous open space plan is located at the intersection of rail infrastructure and the new proposed ISBT close to NH8. This site provides a unique opportunity to become the heart of the new city with the diverse mix of uses connected with an extensive transportation network. The new Park shall accommodate social, cultural and sports facilities along a network of interconnected loop system.

Island parks are open spaces surrounded with development from all sides. The park become central collection areas useful in bringing the neighbouring communities together through recreation, sports and leisure.

The site selected for the island park is located on the Dwarka expressway towards the north of GMUC. The site is well connected and presents a great opportunity to creating a unique aquatic park system due to the low lying nature of the site. The park can provide a destination that will bring the upcoming neighbourhood areas together. The park shall be easily accessible by the metro planned between Dwarka and Gurgaon.

Neighbourhood Green parks are smaller scaled open spaces that are well distributed within the city so as to be easily accessed without the need of motorized transport. These open spaces typically provide play areas for kids and children’s activity areas.

Gurgaon has an extensive network of buffer areas along major sector roads. These buffer areas are of varying sizes ranging between 30m to 60m and provide a perfect opportunity to be used as neighbourhood open spaces. Informal play areas, amphitheatres, temporary bazaars can all be connected with local bus stops providing all essential day to day leisurely, recreational and sports activities.

Pocket parks are small scale parks that are distributed within each sector or neighbourhoods. These open spaces are relief areas that are mandatory while planning the community land use within the parcels.

GMUC has various sectors and each sector has provision for many such pocket parks. Since these are considered as internal planning requirements, the pocket parks are not included within the overall GMUC open space reservations. These pocket parks that vary in size, shape and location are finalised as a part of the detailed sector level master plans. However these are assets that must have certain guidelines that homogenize them with the rest of the open space network.

Contiguous Open Space

The contiguous open spaces provide a unique opportunity to form localized destinations of leisure, sports and recreation of varied character and yet form a system of open spaces that help increase the biodiversity in the area.

The sample project site was chosen around the new proposed ISBT Parcel where the metro lines and RRTs intersect and provide an extensive network of transportation linkages. A contiguous shuttle bus system can then run along the streets connecting all the stations to the inter city bust terminal.

The site presents a unique opportunity to become the gateway to Haryana. The open space is hence programmed in a way to provide seamless connectivity to various uses around the size with a multitude of functions and programs that will bring vitality and cohesion to the place. The open space also abuts one of the 5 proposed transit hubs on NH8 illustrating the untapped potential of creating economic, social and transportation centres for the future.

Space: Sample Study Area

Transportation Hubs

Amenities public amenities

Metro Universal Accessibility

Sharing

LEGEND

Existing Villages

Proposed Metro Lines

Proposed Metro Stations

Proposed RRTS Line

Proposed Multi-modal Transit Hub

Proposed Monorail Line

Proposed Loop Bus System

Proposed Transportation Hub Residential

Public and Semi Public Use

Commercial / Office

Buffer Zone

Open Space as

in GMUC

9.4 Continuous Open Space: Gateway Park

Rustic

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Social Infrastructure

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Market

Multi-Level Parking Facility designed under NH8 for 500 Cars

Dedicated Handicap Parking

Dedicated Parking for people with special needs to be located near entrances and staircases to allow minimum travel distance to the stations and social hubs.

Dedicated car pool parking spaces

Parking spaces shall be reserved for passengers that car pool to take the RRTS. Special passes shall be allocated on applications showing credible proof of car pooling. Discounted rate for parking applicable.

2 Wheeler Parking

Ground floor of the parking garage shall have dedicated parking spaces available for 2 wheeler parking. There shall also be areas reserved for non Motorized parking for cycles and Cycle Rickshaws .

Service Vehicles Loading and Unloading

The Bazaars and Haats shall need dedicated loading and unloading areas close to the structures. Dedicated parking shall be provided to such vehicles on the ground floor of the Parking Garage.

Premium Parking Spaces

Overnight parking spaces for private vehicles shall be available at premium rates as a revenue generation model contributing to offset the cost of construction and for maintenance / upkeep of the parking structure.

Dedicated pickup and drop off for buses and intermediate transit designed around transfer station

Open Space

NH8

Parking Garage

Open Space

9.4.1. Park and Ride Hubs at National Highway 8

National Highway 8 Service Roads Service Roads

Drop Off and Pickup Area Premium Parking

Multi Modal Hub for underground RRTS lines under NH8

Cultural Centre Open Space Mixed Use Development

• Cultural Centre within the social hub shall be located in close proximity to allow maximum interaction with the commuters using public transportation.

• The proximity of contiguous open spaces shall allow seamless access to quality open spaces around the station precinct.

• The multi modal hub shall have high density mixed use development with commercial spaces, retails spaces, amenities along with residential to provide 24 x 7 activities.

Multi Modal Concourse Bazaar & Haats

• The multi modal concourse shall be constructed below NH8 and shall allow safe pedestrian connection between the open spaces on either sides of the highway

• Bazaar and Haats shall be strategically located close to the station to allow for easy access to the commuter from the station and multi level parking garage.

Cultural Centre

Service Road

NH8

Service Road

Station ServicePlatform Road

• NH8 shall have service roads on either side that will connect the station concourse & parking garage to the surrounding neighbourhood. The service roads shall also provide for dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas for buses, taxis, rickshaws and cars

• The RRTS is planned to be underground below the NH8 and a station located close to the ISBT Hub. The station concourse shall be open to pedestrians to allow crossing between the open spaces on either side of NH8.

Bazaar & Haat

9.5 Island Open Space: Sample Study Area

Proposed Nature Park

The sample project for island park is located on the low lying ares of Gurgaon towards the northern boundary of GMUC. The satellite image of existing condition reveals large water bodies created due to excavation of roads. The topography of the site and it proximity to the Najafgarh drain results in a very high ground water table in the area. The close proximity to the sewage treatment plant also contributes huge amount of ground water recharge near the site. This site presents a unique opportunity to create a quality open space with water as its central feature.

The proposed plan suggests a delicate mix of uses programmed as per the neighbourhood needs with social hubs within the open spaces.

Along this is proposed a constructed wetland areas towards the north of the park that will help in purifying the ground water table as it flows north towards the Najafgarh drain.

Social Hubs Within Open Space

public amenities public utilities transport

library playpensoutdoor activities

community markets

haats sports and recreation

Existing Satellite Image

3 Kms3 Kms3 Kms

9.6 Island Open Space: Nature Park

The programming of social hubs keep in mind the sociocultural needs of the area, given the regional connectivity through the metro.

The southern most edge along the Dwarka expressway has the extensive connectivity to the metro, busses and intermediary public transport. This area is envisaged as a public haat with food and beverage facilities during lunch hours for the surrounding offices. The connectivity to metro shall provides regional visitors and hence a Kala kendra was located in the south east corner overlooking the new lake front.

A continuous walking and cycling track along the periphery provides engaging new avenues with the constructed wetlands in the new island park. The edges of the park are seamlessly connected to the neighbouring development with dedicated parking spaces and stop areas for taxis and rickshaws. Public manned toilets along with changing facilities are provided. The edge of the park is serviced with bus stop that will connect the entire area to the metro station.

The park also has a network of diagonal pathways that allow multiple experiences along the well design multi purpose green areas for outdoors barbecues and picnic spots. Sports areas are provided throughout the park that can be accessed by everyone through an online reservation centre.

The park also provides opportunity to have outdoor functions near the community centre that binds the neighbourhoods citizens together with cultural and social activities like educational workshops on plant seeds and urban farming, waste composting and recycling, rain water harvesting, etc.

The Kala Kendra provides cultural venue for dance, drama and outdoor concerts in the park

Children’s Play Area

Sports Fields:

2 x Basketball Courts

2 x Volleyball Court

2 x Tennis Courts

Parking and DropOff Manned Toilets

3 - Wheeler

Taxis Waiting

4 - Wheeler Parking

2 - Wheeler Parking

Reading / Study Areas

Children’s Play Area

Mini Sports Field

Amphitheater

Informal Bazaar

Food Plaza

Kala Kendra Community Centre with Multi-Purpose Hall

Edge Park along the Buffer Zones

Edge parks along the buffer zones are potential multi purpose venues for open spaces that provide sound and visual buffer to the neighbourhood from busy arterial roads and sector roads.

The buffer zones provide a continuous corridor for walking and cycling infrastructure.

An alternate mode of transportation can be built along these open spaces that connects the entire city together using non motorized transportation. The extensive network of buffer zones can successfully provide quality open space to every neighbourhood in Gurgaon.

The same network can be used to collect and harvest rain water, compost waste and help in migration of birds, insects and small animals. Hence the corridor is imagined to be an ecomobility corridor.

Study Area

DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE EDGE

BUFFER BUFFER

NH-8: 150 m WIDE R.O.W.

DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE EDGE

Social Hubs Within Buffer Areas

Bus stops playpensbioswales

community markets cycle paths food kiosks toilets

haats sports practice courts

9.8 Buffer Zone Edge Park: An Eco-Mobility Corridor

The Eco-Mobility Corridor

The Eco-Mobility corridor is imagined to be a visual and sensory relief from the chaotic urban life in Gurgaon. It provides an opportunity to discover the city on foot or cycle as well as draw people outdoors to socialize and interact with fellow residents of the neighbourhood.

The eco mobility corridor can be used to collect rain water locally and harvest the same to increase the ground water table. The local neighbourhoods can collect the organic waste and use this corridor for composting to generate manure for the plantation along the corridor.

The corridor can be programmed with informal bazaar areas, food courts, haats, children’s play areas at regular intervals. The buffer zones provide excellent opportunity to collect storm water and compost waste locally. Social hubs are design at every 300m distance to animate the experience and provide safety and security in the form of watchful eyes of the onlookers, using the open spaces.

9.9 Buffer Zone: Sample Study Area

Pocket Park

Pocket parks are small scale parks that are distributed within each sector or neighbourhoods. These open spaces are relief areas that are mandatory while planning the community land use within the parcels.

GMUC has various sectors and each sector has provision for many such pocket parks. Since these are considered as internal planning requirements, the pocket parks are not included within the overall GMUC open space reservations. These pocket parks that vary in size, shape and location are finalised as a part of the detailed sector level master plans. However these are assets that must have certain guidelines that homogenize them with the rest of the open space network.

Sample 14 Acre Pocket Park in Sector 23 A

For details refer “10. A Demonstrated Implementation Of Open Space Strategies”

Parks in Existing

of Gurgaon

Metro Valley has devised a strategy to implement various uses and elements that can bring vibrancy to the existing and future pocket parks within the sectors in GMUC.

As part of identifying appropriate uses for the existing pocket parks, a matrix is created that cater to the varying demands and expectations from these open spaces. The matrix below suggests a multitude of uses that can be evaluated and implemented based on community feedback and suggestions. This toolkit can be used effectively by bringing in community participation and involvement in planning and implementation of democratic and equitable open spaces.

The matrix also specifies compatible uses for a variety of park sizes ranging from half an acre to 14 acres of pocket parks. Following the matrix will ensure the design and implementation of pocket parks are as per the same principles and programs for other open spaces.

Activities

Pocket Parks

10. A Demonstrated Implementation Of Open Space Strategies

10.1 Sample Study for Existing Open Spaces: Sectors 1, 2, 21, 22, 23, 23A

Other then the planned open spaces in the GMUC-2031, there are existing pocket parks in the older sectors of Gurgaon. The rest of this chapter addresses the need for and strategies to revitalize these existing open spaces with the help of a sample case study area.

Existing Conditions

Sectors 1, 2, 21, 22, 23, and 23A are some of the oldest planned sectors in Gurgaon. Located in the north-eastern part of the City between NH-8 and Dwarka-Gurgaon Expressway, these are HUDA sectors with mostly plotted development, small portion of group housing, and three existing villagesChoma, Carterpuri, and Maulahera in Sectors 2, 23A, and 22 respectively.

Sector

Sector

Sector

Sector

Sector

10.6 Social Infrastructure Planning

10.6.1. Sports and Wellness

Multifunctional Sports

Maidan

Cricket, Rugby Hockey, Soccer

The Park distributes sports equally to cater to all age groups and residents .

It is important for Gurgaon to invest in sports. The open space can become the perfect platform for this typology as participating in sport can improve the quality of life of individuals and communities, promote social inclusion, improve health, counter anti-social behavior, raise individual selfesteem and confidence, and widen horizons of its citizens.

Indoor Sports

Children’s Playgrounds

Tennis 1

Roller Skating

Tennis 1

Children’s Playgrounds

Children’s Playgrounds

Field Hockey Soccer Cricket Volleyball Basketball

Tennis Rugby Wrestling Skating Khokho Shot put Javelin throw

Athletics Badminton Archery Handball

Social and Cultural Amenities

Human capital is a fundamental factor for every major urban agglomeration in modern-day society and economy. Gurgaon has several Social amenities already scattered in different locations of the city. It is important for the open space to provide social amenities within its area as these Urban amenities facilitate face to face contact both for pleasure and for productivity and will contribute highly in increasing the livability index of the society

Recreational Club & Gymnasium

Music, Dance, Drama & Hobby Centre Library, E-library & Reading Rooms

Community Hall & Training room

Bill Payments, Photocopy & Stationery Centre, Bank ATMs

Yoga and Health Zone

Open Air Amphitheatre

10.7 Solid Waste Management Strategies

10.7.1. Recycling Tires

Gurgaon generates tonnes of old tires every year from automobiles etc.It is advisable for city to works together with different waste management companies to promote tire recycling. Used tires were shredded, for example, and waste rubber containing metal and fabric reduced to as little as 20 millimeters in size can be used as surfaces for various playing grounds and multipurpose sports areas.

Sorting Facility

to be located in Manesar

Used rubber free of any metal or fabric content can be rendered even smaller to serve as the basis for making new products like rubber shoes, door mats and oil absorption mats for workshops etc. Roof sealing elements and material for surfacing sports courts are also made from rubber granulate, as is structural insulation material.

Rubber Granulate

Numbers Multi-Sport Courts

Multi-Sport Courts: Tennis /

/ Basketball / Volleyball

In Markets

The vegetable markets and food courts are strategically planned with the sustainable garbage strategies of composting and bio gas plant.

Bio-Gas Plant

• Biogas Plant to convert waste to cooking gas and the residue is used as manure

• The Gas can be burnt to generate clean energy from waste

Organic Dry Waste

In-Organic Dry Waste

10.8 Waste Water Management Strategies

Sewage Treatment Strategy for Sectors

As explained in Chapter Five - 5.5.3 of this report, Decentralized Sewage treatment network shall allow each sector to efficiently dispose their waste water, treat it and recycle it within the open space network. This will hugely reduce the ground water contamination and help recharge the treated water using ground water recharge reserves and water bodies.

For the sample study area of the six sectors, smaller capacity underground sewage treatment plants are proposed in the existing pocket parks. The treated water hence can be collected locally from the decentralized sewage treatment facilities to form water bodies like lakes and ponds within the existing parks.

Localized Sequential Batch Reactor / Cyclic Activated Sludge Process (SBR/CASP)

BOD<10 mg/l, TSS<10 mg/l, COD<15 mg/l, TN<10 mg/l and TP<2 mg/l

Decentralised STP

• 100% Interception

Sector

• Treated Water to be reused for Irrigation, New water bodies, and Ground water recharge.

• By-product sludge to be used as natural manure in landscape plantations, agriculture and urban farming.

STP

Underground STP

Anaerobic Digester for primary & secondary waste water treatment

Filtration & disinfection for tertiary treatment for non potobale applications Advance tertiary treatment like ozonation, UV, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis for industrial reuse

Underground Green STP

10.9 Vegetation

Suggested trees in the crematorium: Air Improver, Noise and Dust Barrier, Medicinal Fragrant, Bio-Insectidical

Suggested trees along the Central Spine: Air Improver, Noise and Dust Barrier, Fragrant (Giving an identifiable character to the central pathway)

Suggested street trees: Air Improver, Noise and Dust Barrier, Fragrant

Suggested trees for the Urban Woods: Air Improver, Noise and Dust Barrier, Fragrant

For a more detailed tree list, please refer to the Planting Strategy section of “Supporting Studies” in the last chapter of this report

Muraya Plumeria Rubera Neem

Kaim Lagerstroemium

Butea

Bottle BrushBougainvillea

Sickle Bush Pongamia

Cassia Fistula Kaim

10.10 Universal Accessibility

Providing

Clear Signage Pedestrian Entry Curb-cuts

Pedestrian