Problem Statement

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The data gathered from online surveys, interviews and observations helped to identify the problems of the area. Many interviewed and surveyed people described the study area as a landmark, having good connectivity, and easy reference point to meet people. But at the present, they only use the space for activities in figure (75). The main reason for less involvement of people to the area is due to poor quality of space. Most of the people like benches in the space but complained of them being uncomfortable. Except for a few trees, there is not much greenery in the area. The pavement is mediocre, and the bike parking is in an inappropriate location. This all makes the area unattractive and dead that does not invite the people to spend quality of time in the plaza.

Strolling

Passing through

Commercial Sitting in benches

Figure 75: Major activities of people in the space (from online surveys and interviews)

Figure 76: Carparking at the entrance to the plaza, author’s click Figure 77: Same carparking, often vacant and underuse, author’s click

The other issue found from the online survey and observation is excessive parking lots in the area. As mentioned in situation analysis, the area has three parking lots at present which has made the area underused and aesthetically unpleasant. Among all, the parking on the northwest side of the square figure (76) is located at the front of the building on the main entrance. This is the common and integrating space for the Moholt and local communities. One of the users of the space is children who often cross the path by walking or cycling. But lack of designated space for the pedestrian and cyclist has made the area unsafe for them. The car occupying the maximum area has made this space dead with no greens in the area. The space is often vacant, usually during the weekend figure (77). The lack of zebra crossing within the vicinity has made it more unsafe for people.