URBAN REGENERATIONUTILISATION OF AGRA CANAL

Creation of public domain at abul fazal, shaheen bagh,

okhla vihar and jasola vihar

THESIS GUIDE
AR. NISAR KHAN

MUDASSIR AHMED KHAN

B.ARCH VTH YEAR

INTRODUCTION

The Agra Canal is an important Indian irrigation work which starts from Okhla in
Delhi. The Agra canal originates from Okhla barrage, downstream of Nizamuddin
bridge. It opened in 1874. In the beginning, it was available for navigation,
in Delhi, erstwhile Gurgaon, Mathura and Agra Districts, and Bharatpur State.
Later, navigation was stopped in 1904 and the canal has since then, been
exclusively used for irrigation purposes only. At present the canal does not flow
in district Gurgaon, but only in Faridabad, which was earlier a part of Gurgaon.
The abul fazal and the shaheen bagh area due to its improper planning has not
left the space for its breathing. That is the space is devoid of any green areas and
its public life. Rampant construction has destroyed the ecology over this place
and in such a huge areas one wont find a single tree to see.

The only space left was the agra canal of This regions which are green due to the
growth of wild trees and shrubs along it. The space along agra canal have a
great potential for the creation of a public domain for this area. An area where
people can come have a walk, have a family hangout, a creation of public domain
for these regions is very necessary for the fulfillment of the social needs of the
people which lacks here. The main aim would be to make these Spaces livable
utilizing Nallah's efficiently.

SITE
The site is approximately 1.5 kms in stretch. And has a span on both its side of
50 mts each. The site has on its both side has high density areas of abul fazal
,shaheen bagh, noor nagar and Okhla vihar.
AIM & OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the project is of the creation of a public domain along this
unutilized Agra canal catering to the population of abul fazal, Okhla vihar,
shaheen bagh and pockets of jasola vihar and sarita vihar.
DATA COLLECTION:
Study of site and analysis of available information.
Objectives, scope & limitations of the project.
CASE STUDIES:

Suggestive case studies include; juhu beach-Mumbai, indrapastha parkDelhi, and virtual case studies.

Analysis of them and relevant justification.

*the case studies are subjected to change with prior information to the thesis guide. If more sitable case
study is found out in the process.

View of Okhla het bridge over the canal.

Abul fazal

Shaheen bagh

Jaola village

Area of mujeeb bagh and okhla village

INTERVIEWS:
Interviews of local people and the views on the concerned project.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE
To generate a vocabulary and design temperament of the project for
architectural expression that will reflect the urban character of that place
To develop the facilities that improve overall environment.
To analyze and give solutions to the problems that are faced at present and in
near Future To understand the psychological impact of spaces and its
configuration on the inhabitants and to generate cordial and coherent
architectural setting based on the same on the surrounding inhabitants as well.
To cordially arrange the mass and form in the best possible way to generate the
hierarchy of spaces that can be rationalized by enhancing the interconnection of
different zones and spaces.
REQUIREMENT
The focus of the proposed project is to revive the Agra canal through
interventions aimed at enhancing the functional and scenic heritage of the
canal. Special attention will be laid to ensure reviving of the URBAN fabric in the
that area along the canal. The scope of work will include

Organized open spaces for various activities

An amphitheatre for cultural performances
Childrens park to include slides and swings, sculptured activity areas etc.
Recreational area to include water fountains, light fountain and sculptures
General landscaping and organized open spaces for ornamental plantation
General plantation for an organized forest
Street furniture and public conveniences
Food Court
Haats and informal bazaars.
Proposals of a transport solution of that area.