Local Area Planning Report'15 - Kirti Nagar

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT
FOR LOCAL AREA PLANNING OF KIRTI NAGAR WARD

THIRD SEMESTER DESIGN STUDIO
Submitted by Under the guidance of
Deore Pallavi | Harsh Patel | Jui Katrekar Prof. K. T. Ravindran | Prof. Rajender Singh
Molay Das | Navanil Chatterjee | Pragya Prof. Sanjay Kanvinde | Prof. Arunav
Vedprakash | Shabna S | Vicky Lalramsangi Dasgupta | Prof. Manu Mahajan
Vikram Kohli | Vivek V
2015
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DESIGN
Local Area Planning: Kirti Nagar Ward
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................1
1.1 What is Local Area Planning? ..............................................................................................1

1.2 The need for L.A.P.. .............................................................................................................1
1.3 LAP procedure .....................................................................................................................1
1.4 73rd and 74th ammendments, Bhagidari scheme for Delhi ..................................................2
1.5 About Kirti Nagar ward no.97 ..............................................................................................3
1.6 Stakeholder Participation at different levels ........................................................................5
1.7 Arnsteins ladder of citizen participation ............................................................................6
2. Process of participation .............................................................................................................7

2.1 Methodology used for Local Area Plan ...............................................................................7
3. Techniques employed ................................................................................................................8

3.1 Focus group discussions .......................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Elected representatives ................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Associations representatives........................................................................................9
3.1.3 Citizen Representatives .............................................................................................12
3.2 Public meeting ....................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Community Meeting - Presentation ..........................................................................14
3.2.2 Scenario building.......................................................................................................15
3.2.3 Interactive physical model ........................................................................................16
3.2.4 Survey........................................................................................................................18
3.2.5 Drawing competition .................................................................................................20
3.2.6 Movie ........................................................................................................................21
3.2.7 Suggestion board.......................................................................................................22
3.3 Website ...............................................................................................................................23
3.4 Publicity tools .....................................................................................................................24
Department of Urban Design | School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

4. Issues and Aspirations .............................................................................................................25
5. Likely projects ..........................................................................................................................26
6. Public Meeting ( Design stage ) ...............................................................................................28
7. Appendix...................................................................................................................................30


Local Area Planning: Kirti Nagar Ward 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 WHAT IS LOCAL AREA PLANNING?
To reduce the gap between the Governments planning and people's aspirations a new level of
planning is introduced which considers peoples participation in the planning process. Local area
Planning comes after Master Plan and Zonal Plan for the city, and informs the needs of the
people in the prior plans. This can act as very important link to remove the loop hole between
planning and the people.
1.2 THE NEED FOR L.A.P. ?
LAP helps reducing the gap between government,

planning and people and induce public participation in the
planning process. Created in 1955 , DDA continues to
Prepare Master Plan, Zonal Development Plans etc. in
spite of the 74th Amendment which brings physical plan
under the local government. To address this anomaly, LAP
is proposed in the master plan.
1. 3 L.A.P. PROCEDURE
A study of ward is done by professionals /NGO /students

taking the opinion of people/ stakeholders and the LAP is
prepared which is taken to the MCD for approval. The
state government provides the funding to the MCD.
TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP PLANNING PROCESSES

In a Top Down approach people participation is used as a form of mass mobilization to get
things done, only to use the community as cheap labor to reduce and to achieve specific
development objectives predetermined from the beginning by the state or agencies.
In a bottom Up Approach the final objective is not a product of quantifiable development goal,
but considered as a process. The real goal is to increase control over resources and regulations.
People take control of their decisions, and are free to make their contributions in design,
construction, management and maintenance of their houses.
1.4 73RD AND 74TH AMMENDMENTS
Seventy Third and Seventy Fourth amendment's in the Indian Constitution put forward the
objective of Democratic Decentralization. The impact that it had on the domain of physical
planning and development was that the right to prepare a development plan was transferred from
the State government to the Elected local body.
Despite the wide acclaim the 73rd Amendment received in India, not many States have given
adequate importance to decentralized governance and bottom-up initiatives.
But the Peoples Plan Campaign, which was launched in Kerala in 1996, was a path-breaking
event and a prominent exception.
The Campaign was considered a historic initiative in formulating a methodology for

decentralized planning with local peoples active participation.
The case of Delhi :
Central Govt. State Govt. ULB 1998 The Union Minister of

Urban Development exempted
MoHA, MCD Ward Delhi from the 74th Amendment
MoUD, NCR NDMC committee so that the power to plan and
board, DDA Mohalla develop remains with the Union
samitee Ministry of Home Affairs and
not with local municipality.
The Bhagidari scheme was therefore the initiative of the State government which aimed at
involving peoples participation in governance. The basic idea is to establish a dialogue between

the stakeholders i.e. the Government Departments and citizens groups like Resident Welfare
Associations (RWAs) and Market and Traders Associations (MTAs) in order to work out
solutions to common civic problems. The scheme therefore, institutionalized and legitimized the
role of RWAs.
1.5 ABOUT KIRTI NAGAR WARD NO.97
Kirti Nagar (Hindi: , Punjabi: , Urdu: ) is an area of West

Delhi, India. Part of the Punjabi Bagh subzone of West Delhi, it primarily a residential colony.
Kirti Nagar is home to Asia's largest furniture market and one stop market, housing showrooms
of multi-national home remodeling and fitting companies, the most reputed interior design
boutiques, imported kitchen and bath brands as well as traditional carpentry furniture makers.
The area also houses a mall Moments mall which not only attracts people from neighboring areas
but a larger catchment. Considered one of the up market areas in Delhi, the twin localities
of Mansarovar Garden and Kirti Nagar are indeed one of the posh areas in West Delhi. The
colony mostly consists of private houses and so called "Kothis", housing rich Punjabi
businessmen and people who migrated from Pakistan after partition constitute a significant part
of the population. Ramesh nagar forms a significant part of the ward which also comprises of
refugee residents, the area and residents carry a different social and upwardly mobile nature, that
make it unique. The area is known for Gol chakkar and its surrounding markets amongst its
residents and even its neighboring areas, The adjacent neighborhood of Rajouri Garden is a
popular market, comprising the Main Market, Nehru Market and many western style indoor
shopping malls including TDI Mall, TDI Paragon Mall, Shoppers Stop, City Square, West Gate
Mall, and Paradise Mall. Together, this area is now the largest single locality shopping
conglomeration in Delhi ahead of South Delhi.
Rehabilitation colonies:
These include Ramesh nagar, Kirti nagar , Moti nagar ,Punjabi Bagh East , Subhash Nagar, Tilak
Nagar etc are the rehabilitation colonies that were made post partition. These have become very
congested, mainly due to non- resident activities in the residential premises and increase in
density. It is therefore, necessary that for certain pockets where there is a heavy congestion urban
renewal/ redevelopment schemes be prepared and required infrastructure be provided by the
local bodies.

Industries:
The major extensive industries areas located in this zone are Najafgarh road Industrial Area,
Karam pura Industrial area, Kirti nagar Industrial Area, Lakkad Mandi, Mayapuri ( Rewari line )
Ph1-2 ..etc. These are the major employment centres of the zone contibuting employment around
2/5 of the total work force of the zone.
1.6 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS :
Master Plan : At the Master Plan level, the issues addressed are primarily city level issues. The vision
articulated is that of the city as a whole. Therefore, it is important that the discourse be raised to that
level.
In fact, the effort must be to explain city level issues in a manner that the lay citizen understands
and is empowered to respond to.
Zonal Development Plan : At the zonal level, a more structured and representative stakeholder
consultation is needed to ensure that issues concerning all areas encompassing a zone are covered.
Local Area Plan : At the LAP level, which is closest to the individual and likely addressing the root
level issues , intense stakeholder involvement is necessary and as each proposal at this level has a direct
and tangible impact on every resident, property owner and other stakeholders. This can informed abd
incorporated in the master plan.
1.7 ARNSTEINS LADDER OF CITIZEN

PARTICIPATION
The bottom rungs of the ladder are (1) Manipulation and

(2) Therapy. These two rungs describe levels of "non-
participation". Further up the ladder are levels of citizen
power with increasing degrees of decision-making clout.
Citizens can enter into a (6) Partnership that enables
them to negotiate and engage in trade-offs with
traditional power holders. At the topmost rungs, (7)
Delegated Power and (8) Citizen Control, have-not
citizens obtain the majority of decision- making seats, or
full managerial power.

2. PROCESS OF PARTICIPATION
2.1 METHODOLOGY USED FOR LOCAL AREA PLAN
(a) Urban Design study of the ward - Understanding the ward
Ward in context to the city,

History, Evolution, Ecology,
Demography people
Physical and Social infrastructure,
Movement network - Connectivity
Shelter livability livelihood
Image of the ward , morphology
Administrative structure of ward,
Proposed zonal development plan
(b) Establishing key stakeholders
Elected representatives , Resident welfare associations, Market associations, Temple

trust, NGOs, Residents, Industrial association, DDA, MCD, Jal Board, IDPL, Other
prominent leaders.
(c) Public awareness interacting with people on site
(d) Public meeting 1
Engagement with public and key stakeholders through visual techniques ,interactive
displays, and competition for kids.
Introduce agenda of public participation, put forth possible future scenarios for the ward,
understand aspirations, issues, problems, and take suggestions from stakeholders.
(e) Constraints and opportunities
Opportunity mapping to understand potential areas that need intervention , understood

through outcome of public meeting.

(f) Projectization and proposed structure plan
Proposing a structure plan for the ward and listing of priority projects in the ward (Private
and public realm).
(g) Design proposal and costing
Urban Design policies, proposals and guidelines for the identified projects. Detailed
design proposals with approximate cost of implementation.( Investment Plan:
Frameworks for participatory budgeting/ evolving finance models for project financing. )
(h) PUBLIC MEETING 2
Taking design proposals to stakeholders.
2.1a URBAN DEISGN STUDY OF THE WARD :
2.1a.1 FUNCTION WORKING OF THE WARD
The hierarchy of different

beauracratic officials in the
planning process and civic
maintenance and the elected
representatives is understood
to know the different works
and the how are they being
carried. The ward has an
elected councilor who
addresses the needs of the
ward. There are Resident
welfare Associations working
at colony level as bridge
between councilor and people.

2.1a.2 LOCATIONAL SETTING
The area/ward is well connected to the city via Delhi Metro .The three metro stations Ramesh
nagar, Moti nagar & Kirti Nagar. Kirti nagar being a junction of two metro line, Green and Blue
line and is also one of the few Metro stations with a feeder bus service. Mansarovar Garden and
Kirti Nagar localities are adjacent to the Ring Road on one side and Patel Road on the other
which connect to Dhaula Kuan and the Central Business District of Connaught Place,
respectively and thus shares a good road connectivity as well. Surrounding areas to Kirti Nagar
are Mansarovar Garden, Rajouri Garden, Punjabi Bagh, and Patel Nagar.
LOCATION AND CONNECTIVITY
2.1a.3 HISTORY OF THE WARD
The area was popularly known for its agricultural production. The earliest settlement in edging
this area is Basai darapur Village. Analysis of few historic maps of Delhi and plans of Refugee
colonies reveal the evolution of this Area. The ward lies on the major historic traversing route

between Delhi and Gwalior and was been used as a shelter ( Sarai ) during Mughal times. Ward
reveals the Strong connection of this post partition settlements. The whole ward consists
primarily of refuge colonies and houses a majority of Punjabi population.
2.1a.4 BUILT FORM AND MORPHOLOGY
According to the built from there are majorly three four residential typologies, plotted housing
Kirti nagar being one, Double storey and row housing Ramesh nagar and the organic and dense
fabric and fine grain of Bandar waali kui. Kirti nagar lies with less population density and ,
planned open space with a coarse grain..The Ramesh nagar Double storey and Single storey and
have changed morphologically from what it was planned to what it is now to carry higher
densities of people. More of Ramesh nagar has changed to a mixed use typology on the major
streets.
3. TECHNIQUES EMPLOYED
3.1 SITE VISIT AND INTERACTION
Group of 10 visited the site together to each part of the ward. Study was conducted through
direct interviews with authorities, residents, shop owners, students, old people etc. Further the
group got sub-divided into small groups of 2 or 3 to focus into each colony for detailed study of
each part. Urban-landscape study was undergone along with photo and Video documentation of
the site.

RESULT -
This stage helped us to understand

the context, the importance of
Kirti Nagar ward in a larger
scenario. History, evolution and
ecological aspects related to the
place, its character, types of
communities associated, socio-
economic groups, and a holistic
understanding of functioning of
the place.
3.2 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
Interactions with public during site visit were documented. Residents, RWA members, Shop
workers, Students etc. contributed to our learning's about the site. One-to-one engagement was
effective and helpful to know various histories, and the actual functioning of the colony as a
primary unit of association within the society.
RESULT -
This stage helped forming a grip

in the site in reject to knowledge
as well as people in person. This
gets us aware of internal systems
and problems in any area.
Residential welfare association,
its functioning, short-comings,
were studied which helped in
understanding the issues as well
as the strong points of each
colony. Interviews helped even
in setting up more contacts and
reaching out at wider range of
people network.
Various issues people face within the ward were pointed out. Direct interactions gave better idea
about the real-time situation of infrastructure and difficulties of residents as well.

3.3 FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS
What was it?
An interview of individuals or groups from the ward sharing what they know about their area,
history, their experiences, thoughts, issues etc.
Why was it chosen?
It is a way in which we can get primary information about the area and familiarize the people
about what we are doing, why are we doing and what we are intending to do in their ward.
What was expected out of it?
To get acquainted with the ground realities and not just through some reports and secondary
information.
What actually came out of it?
By collecting information from different people, we could collect authentic information and
ground realities about the ward. We got to know the history and details about their ward, what
they like about their ward, their issues etc.
Elected Representatives
MLA, Ex-MLA, Ward Councillor
Associations Representatives
Industrial Association, Furniture market Association, NGO-Prayas, Resident welfare

Associations.
Citizen Representatives
Namdhari colony resident, Reporter-Ramesh Nagar, Kirti Nagar resident, Yogi Ram Nath trust.
3.3.1 Elected Representatives

Ward Councillor:
He informed us about the efforts put in by Subhash Sachdeva the ex-M.L.A. He had been the
M.L.A of the area and put a lot of efforts for the upliftment of it. Covering of the Nala: An
initiative taken by the M.L.A were carried forward by him. The project was completed a few
months ago and the residents see glad about it. As this has solved many parking issues and also
stopped the stink coming from the Nala. Nala was the breeding ground for many diseases also.
Other issues picked up by the councillor include improvement of the parks in terms of
infrastructure. A live example of such a project is the Golchakkar Nehru Park.
3.3.2 Associations Representatives
Kirti Nagar Industrial Association
From the discussion with the Industrial authorities, we got to know that the Kirti Nagar industrial
area was allotted to the refugees after partition in 1947 by Land and Development unit and was
given for a lease of 99 years. Presently it consist of 10 blocks and there are around 500 factories
and 90% are on leasehold. The number of workers depends upon 1 to 2 members to 150-200

members. Engineering works came first, then electronics, then spices etc. Electric supply is by
NDPL, water supply and sewage by Delhi Jal board. Many of the owners live in the surrounding
areas. Workers mostly live in juggi cluster, the rest comes from Mangalpuri, Sultanpuri and
surrounding areas. There are security guards for big factories and for some lanes there is a
security guy who takes a round. Also 1 to 2 rounds are taken by KN police everyday. Industries
are declining and shutting down because so many things come from China at a cheaper rate,
especially the small scale industries. Approximately 20% industries are shut down.
DLF Industrial Association
The areas under DLF industrial area were under a private trust and DLF was hired in 1955 to do
the plotting. Since no infrastructure was provided, there were no buyers till 1970s. In 1980, DLF
association was formed and they constructed the roads, drainage etc. Due to commercialisation,
the land use is changing from industrial to commercial along the main road. Electric supply is by
TATA.
Furniture market Association
In 1970s the furniture shops in Motia khan and Rani Jhansi marg were shifted to Kirti Nagar
under warehousing scheme by DDA. Around 88 plots were allotted because the old area was
congested and unauthorised. People started shifting from post-emergency. The lands were given
for lease but now maximum has been converted to freehold. The furnitures from this market are
sold all over India and is considered to be the biggest furniture market in Asia. Electric supply is
by NDPL.
Residents welfare Association ( RWA's )
The residents welfare association is a self-nominated kind of RWA (as a mark of respect, senior
people in the area takes up the initiative). It is a 8 people member and the meeting happens once
or twice a month. There isnt much which is expected but they take care of the parks mostly. The
funds for maintainance of parks comes from MCD. The property rates in kirti nagar are higher.
The buildings belongs to one owner before and given on lease but now has been divided between
family/ brothers. Maximum of it is freehold now.

NGO-Prayas
The slums have 1200 hutments approx and their addresses are 8/35 and 5/35 and are located
along the railway line. Because of the underpass below railway line, 300 jhuggis shifted to
Reshma camp near Kirti Nagar Police station 5 years back. The children go to school- SD Public
school & MC primary school. The people there are mostly drivers, rickshaw pullers, labour
workers and maids. Water is taken from the bore wells and is a problem. Electricity is very good.
The pujas used to happen inside the industries. An NGO called Prayas helps the children in
education and health facilities. They conduct nursing classes and English speaking classes.
Because of the industries they are facing problems like dust and pollution, unclean roads, road
problems, garbage problems.
The current issues are unauthorised parking, sewage problems and encroachment, water
scarcity, lack of open spaces for the industries and markets. For the slums, there is a problem of
water scarcity, no school for students and no proper healthcare facilities.

3.3.3 Citizen Representatives
Kirti Nagar resident
The house typologies in Kirti Nagar residential area have houses with verandahs with ground or
single storeys in the beginning. But later on more floors are added and divided between brothers.
Addition of floors allowed after 2000, MCD passed a legislation to allow to build a 3rd floor. For
day to day needs people go to KN market and for monthly stock - Moti nagar (earlier), now
Moments mall. More dependency on Moti nagar for vegetable market. Vegetable sellers allowed
inside the gates but there are timings. For subjective markets they go to Karol bagh, Rajouri
garden, CP.
Many of the residents are into businesses having shops in Sadar bazaar, Naraina, Old Delhi and
other parts, furniture market KN, printing businesses, transport business. Women
entrepreneurship done from home but very few. 2nd generation- a lot of them are moving out to
study and work in places like Canada, U.S. etc, but they are still a minority.
For healthcare facilities, they go to KALRA hospital located along Najafgarh road. Regarding
schools many go outside Kirti Nagar except for Springdale school. The parks are used by old
people in the morning and youth and kids in the evening. In the afternoon maids and servants
(help) take rest or nap in the parks. MCD gardener used to come everyday to clean and maintain
the park. Intensity of activity gets generated because there are parks in every block. Old people
and kids go to the parks, youth and women go to markets. For parking fees, payment is per ca
and not per family
Issues: parking, every family owns min. 1 to 2 cars (1 car- 2 people average)
Temple trust representatives and Lalit suman (Reporter- Dainik India Darpan. )
Pre-independence, Basaidarapur was one of the biggest agricultural village. Famous for yield of
carrots and onions. The village, being on the route between Delhi and Gwalior, had a huge
importance amongst the traversing people and also as mid-journey break point. There was a khui,
a sarai and a small temple besides it. The area had large number of monkeys and thus got its
name as Bandar wali khui.

Yogi Ramnath a Sanskrit scholar and a freedom

fighter. He had a school in Rawalpindi, during
partition he shifted to India and took his first
shelter in a sarai near the khui. The khui and the
surrounding area was received by him as
riyalpatti charity from the villagers.
He established a Sanskrit maha vidyalaya. Many

of his followers also accompanied him to India.
He allotted some area to his followers, refugees
and the needy people on a rental basis of Rs. 10,
15, 20. They continue to pay the same till date.
Later he set up a goushala, hostel and initiated

the construction of the sun temple. As a tribute
to his friends who lost their life in the freedom
struggle he built a Shaheed smarak.
Shivnath yogashram was registered in 1971. His vision was to start a school, research centre,
Mahila Shilp kala Kendra. Audh shala to increase the size and make it a charitable hospital.
Because of his noble vision many members from the community joined him.
Over time with increase in land prices and inactiveness of the trust many people illegally
acquired and encroached the spaces. There are a few legal cases still running on the only open
space (the park) over its maintenance and use. This area is compact and congested and loaded
with lot of construction. It stands right beside the metro line with high property value as its near
the high TOD zone. Due to Market forces and Ownership authority issue some parts of the area
are in run down and un habitable condition
Namdhari colony: Shri. Arvinder singh, Delhi Pradhan, Namdhari Samiti .
Namdharis are followers of Sadhu Ram Singh, Twelfth guru after Guru Gobind Singh and
Bharat Singh. This area has predominantly Namadhari community living here.
They all belonged to different villages like: Narovar, Gujrawala, Chaniya, Phanua etc before they
shifted to India after partition. They took shelter in Paharganj, the space behind Police station in
tents for almost one and half year. They were primarily carpenters and currently own a few shops
in the Furniture Market. Although younger generation works in prevailing IT sector in different
parts of the city a few are continuing to be a part of their family business too. This area comes

under Ramesh Nagar but looks quite different as the Nallah acted as a barrier/ Divider for many
years. The smell due to the nala and the un kept condition was becoming a reason for drop in
property rates on the Namdhari colony and the stretch of Kirti Nagar adjoining the Nala. The
Gurudwara is used as a Public space, weddings and other celebrations also happen in it. It also
houses a Guest house on the upper floor only for the Namdharis visiting the city. They use the
Ramesh Nagar Market for everyday purposes.
3.4 Interactive physical model
What is it?
An interactive 3-dimensional model of the ward to the scale of 1:1000 showing the built, road
network, major transportation lines, important landmarks and some Imageable elements in the
ward.
Why was it chosen?
It had been displayed at the public meeting with an objective of encouraging participation. The
model had all the important landmarks highlighted for a layman to orient himself and understand
the locality better. It had to help the community in visualizing the three dimensional form and
space of their ward..

What was the outcome?
It was found that the model helped in generating some discussion amongst the citizens regarding
different parts of the ward and the issues there. It helped the community, elders and children to
locate themselves and relate to the 3 dimensional model of their ward. Thus, the model proved
helpful in involving the non-designer citizens actively in the process.
3.5PUBLIC MEETING
3.5.1 Community Meeting: Presentation
What is it?
It is a power-point presentation using graphics and text in order to communicate the ideas to the
audience. . The presentation was made in Hindi so that it could be understood by every person
attending the meeting. The graphics used were made simpler and legible to a layman.
Why was it chosen?
A power point presentation was presented to the citizens to introduce the project and put forth
the objective of the meeting. The presentation briefly explained the process of Local Area
Planning. Its intention was also to create a platform where citizens could discuss and share some

vital information regarding their ward that would guide the design team in decision making.
Various ideas about the project were put forth during the presentation.
The simple graphics in the presentation helped in communicating some important terminologies
to the citizens. Some already familiar with the terminologies appreciated the visuals better than
the others. It helped in communicating the objective of the meeting. The presence of the Ward
Councilor and some of the stakeholders generated a discussion between the common man and
the authorities. This discussion gave some insight into the real issues of the ward
3.5.2 Scenario building
What is it?
It is a means of providing a range of possible scenarios that might occur or we envision creating
as a result of a range of potential economic, social and development scenarios. A range of

scenarios were chosen such TOD policy, fire outbreak, industrial areas converting into service
industries etc. to make people aware of the development potential, possible risks and ways in
which the area could be improved. This was conveyed to people through a set of graphical
images which showed the before after conditions of selected places with respect to each of the
selected scenarios.

Why was it chosen?
It was chosen as a provocative medium or catalyst that would help in identifying and assessing
the effects, feasibility and implications of likely or possible scenarios through the eyes of the
residents. People would share their suggestions and opinions regarding each of it from which a
better understanding of the place as well as their aspirations could be understood.
Awareness was created among people about various policies, how are they going to transform
the place, advantages and possible risks of it, what can be done etc. The responses of people also
helped in understanding the various problems that they face and their suggestions of what could
be done.
3.5.3 Survey/ Questionnaire
What is it?
It is a systematic way of determining the views and opinions of a large number of people on a
particular topic through the use of interviews with structured questions or a standardized
questionnaire.
Why was it chosen?

Surveys were conducted to gather large amounts of comparable and easily quantifiable data, and
to provide an objective basis for planning and future action. Everybody from the crowd may not
speak up during the interactive session. This is a useful tool to capture the views and ideas of all
the citizens effectively.

The survey did not match the expected outcome. Many of the survey forms were incomplete.
The information gathered from these surveys did not reveal any new and valuable insight to the
ward apart from common issues such as traffic congestion, parking problem, etc.


3.5.4 Drawing competition
What is it?
It was a competition for kids in which they

were asked to draw their favourite spot in their
neighborhood. It was expected that this would
give us an idea about what is important for
them and what more could be done for the
betterment of the same. It is an effective tool to
involve the youngest group of the society in
the whole process of community participation.
Why was it chosen?
Kids are always a very vibrant group and give innocent thoughts about everything. The location
chosen for conducting public meeting was one of major spots in the neighbourhood where a
large group of kids gather to play in the evenings. Hence this tool was chosen so that they can
also be a part of the project and give valuable inputs from their point of view.
From the drawings made by the kids, information like the major imageable elements of the
neighbourhood could be gathered. But, to an extend the kids were influenced by whatever they
saw around them and what others drew.

3.5.5 Movie
What is it?
A video film that tried to capture the essence of the place was screened at the public meeting.
The film was made using various video clips of the ward captured during the primary study. It
featured different aspects of the site such as the busy markets, the industries, vendors, daily life
and recreation of the citizen of the ward.
Why was it chosen?
A movie is a very attractive and easy to understand form of giving out information to a larger
audience. It also attracts the younger generation of the ward. It generates more public interest
when familiar spaces and faces are spotted in a video.
Movie being a medium of interaction that can appeal to larger masses within a less time space
frame. The loud and colorful video film attracted more crowed from the park. The citizens
became more enthusiastic about the meeting and helped not only keeping but accelerating the
enthusiasm of the going on public meeting .

3.5.6 Suggestion corner
What is it?
It is one more method to understand the viewpoint of the public. Apart from the questionnaires a
Suggestion board was put up with a map of the ward, sticky notes to write, locate and empty
canvass for people to give suggestions, which was being displayed publically along with physical
model. Anybody could come and write their suggestions there, can also tag the location of their
residence.
Why was it chosen?
To address the masses and get maximum feedback from the public, we collectively thought
multiple modes should be there. A medium should not become a barrier in conveying one's
thoughts or ideas. As some people shy away from public speaking and masses.
Many took this opportunity and they did manage to write down some useful points about the
ward. A view of the personal thoughts about the ward of the individuals gave us an insight of the
collective thinking of the inhabitants about Kirti Nagar. Later many of the major issues of the
ward could be extracted from these written suggestions.

3.6 WEBSITE
What is it?
A website was made which gives basic information about the ward from the perspective of the
studies that were done. It also introduces Local Area Planning to the people and explains its need
and importance. Also a survey questionnaire was made available in the website for the residents
of the ward so as to gather information about the ward and to better understand their needs and
problems.
Why was it chosen?
Website is a way to make information available to the people at their fingertips. Through this a
large group of people could be made aware of the concept of Local Area Planning and each of
their roles in making it. Also with the help of a website people could be kept updated about the
study which is being conducted, the events etc.
The website didnt become as popular as expected. Unfortunately this has been a one sided effort
to reach the public till now, Only very few people viewed the website and gave the survey. This
was mainly due to the lack of publicity given to the website or communication at such a local
scale, website is probably not he medium of outreach. Also majority of the residents of the ward
belong to middle class and are not often affluent accessible to internet. While choosing tools like
websites it should be made sure that it would cater to the majority.

3.7 PUBLICITY
What was it?
To main ingredient of making public meeting or event successful, the most essential element is
obviously the public. Publicity tools included pamphlets, posters and banners made on the event
of public meeting. Pamphlet gives a brief idea about the entire project of Local Area Planning
and its importance. Posters and banners were put up to inform people about the public meeting
which is the integral part of the project.
Why was it chosen?
Brochure for the public meeting is like the first interaction between the public and us through
graphics and written words. The essential information like What is LAP, Who are We, What
are We doing etc. were supplied in the brochure. Letting as many people as possible know
about the venue and timing of the meeting. One to one distribution of pamphlet would be much
more effective way of informing people as direct conversation is also associated with it. Posters
and Banners in the most active spots can inform a wide range of people about the event in a short
span of time. Entry exit of metro corridor and Gol chakkar were selected as hotspots.
Publicity made more people aware of the project, its importance and their role in making it
successful. Also this brought in a lot more people to the event of public meeting. The brochures
did manage to grab peoples attention and even after the public meeting it stayed with the public
as a little token of information given by us.

4. ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Name of the area Issues from the study Issues raised in public
meeting
Ramesh Nagar Areas around Golchakkar are Unsafe pedestrian

in a run-down condition environment for the
Residential structures in children. Lack of child
Babdar wali kui are in a friendly spaces.
dilapidated condition. The change from
Traffic congestion and residential to
parking problems commercial is bad
The covered nallah acts as because of security
cultural space for Ramesh reason.
nagar Lack of good schools
Under-used/derelict in the proximity.
construction yard space. Safety concerns for
women and kids
More Parking
facilities.
Kirti Nagar The covered drain acts as a

parking space for the
residents. The interface
between two residential
colonies is dead.
Adequate open spaces
throughout the area. Reserved
plots for amenities catering to
different age groups.
Gated residential blocks
creating isolation.
Lack of public transportation
infrastructure.
No. of cars per household is
more leading to lack of
parking space.
The Nuisance created by the
industrial activities in DLF
The sports complex and the
commercial complex in front

of it is under-utilized and is
in rundown condition
Kirti nagar Lack of open space and

industrial area social amenities
Unguided commercial
And development inside DLF
industrial area.
DLF Industrial Banquet halls creating
area nuisance in the area.
Unauthorized truck parking
leading to congestion and
adds up to the pollution.
The success of the furniture
market giving a global image
to the area.
encroachments along the
railway edge, lack of housing
facilities for the slum
dwellers.
The Kirti nagar railway
station is currently under-
utilized due to lack of
connectivity with the metro
station and legibility.
large scale derelict lands and
abandoned structures inside
the industrial areas could be
used as potentials for
redevelopment.

Opportunities
1. Area around Gol chakkar has a potential to be revitalized through design based
intervention.
2. Redevelopment of Bandar waali kui for affordable housing.
3. Transit oriented development in intense zone around Kirti Nagar , Moti Nagar and
Ramesh Nagar metro stations.
4. Making the Nallah permeable to increase connection and interaction between the two
neighborhoods.
5. Providing affordable housing in industrial area for the workers.
6. Activating interface between the Kirti Nagar industrial area and Kirti Nagar residential
area.
7. Proposing a model for restructuring industrial area.
8. Utilizing construction yard in Ramesh Nagar for social infrastructure.
9. Revitalization of commercial complex and Sports complex in Kirti Nagar.
10. Structuring pedestrian and vehicular movement.

5. LIKELY PROJECTS
As per the urban design study throughout the semester clubbed up with the crux of interaction
with the people, these projects hold the potential to upgrade quality of life and betterment for the
residents and the city.
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

1. Kirti Nagar Metro Station precinct
Mixed use development : Offices, Skill development centres, small scale
industries (adaptive reuse)
2. DLF Industrial Area

City level commercial activity, Office Spaces, relocating industries to Kirtinagar
Industrial area. LIG and MIG housing
3. Bandarwali kui
Restructuring Bandarwali kui along with conserving its heritage value.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SPACES

4. Community centre in the open yard site
5. Revitalizing Kirti nagar sports Complex and the commercial complex in

front of it
INDUSTRIAL AREA
6. Kirti nagar Industrial area
Flatted Industries, Better infrastructure, open spaces
7. Housing for industrial workers / slum rehabilitation
INTERFACES
8. Redefining the edge of Satguru ramsingh Marg
9. Regeneration of area around Ramesh nagar Gol Chakkar

MOBILITY NETWORKS
10. Creating Child friendly network of spaces throughout the ward.
11. Improving pedestrian connectivity to metro stations and public places
12. Structuring the parking System
NALLAH
13. Envisaging nallah as an urban green seam between two neighborhoods.
14. Nallah as an ecological corridor.

6. DESIGN DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC : Design proposal stage
What was it?
The group of ten worked upon design demonstrations framed according to the discussions in the
public meeting and studio discussions, revisited the public with proposals. Sheets were exhibited
for a day, in the respective areas where people can relate to the design demonstration. The
proposals were displayed at Gol chakkar, industrial area and Bandar waali kui broadly. For
certain designs models were also made and exhibited for the better understanding of the people.
The whole intent was records by the medium of photographs, videos, comments and suggestions
filled by people.
Why was it chosen?
This was done with an intent of showing the public possible pilot design demonstrations and also
getting a personalized feedback directly from the user group and the community. This cross
checked the ground need and reality of all projects and modifications can be done if needed in
their respective designs.
Public meeting at the design stage made more people respond to the projects, some areas got
more public interactions while some had more serious discussions with the associations and their
presidents. This was much helpfully needed to reform back our final design proposals.


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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT

FOR LOCAL AREA PLANNING OF KIRTI NAGAR WARD

Submitted by Under the guidance of

1.1 What is Local Area Planning? ..............................................................................................1

2. Process of participation .............................................................................................................7

3. Techniques employed ................................................................................................................8

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4. Issues and Aspirations .............................................................................................................25

5. Likely projects ..........................................................................................................................26

6. Public Meeting ( Design stage ) ...............................................................................................28

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1.1 WHAT IS LOCAL AREA PLANNING?

1.2 THE NEED FOR L.A.P. ?

LAP helps reducing the gap between government,

A study of ward is done by professionals /NGO /students

TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP PLANNING PROCESSES

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1.4 73RD AND 74TH AMMENDMENTS

The Campaign was considered a historic initiative in formulating a methodology for

The case of Delhi :

Central Govt. State Govt. ULB 1998 The Union Minister of

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1.5 ABOUT KIRTI NAGAR WARD NO.97

Kirti Nagar (Hindi: , Punjabi: , Urdu: ) is an area of West

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1.6 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS :

1.7 ARNSTEINS LADDER OF CITIZEN

The bottom rungs of the ladder are (1) Manipulation and

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2.1 METHODOLOGY USED FOR LOCAL AREA PLAN

(a) Urban Design study of the ward - Understanding the ward

Ward in context to the city,

(b) Establishing key stakeholders

Elected representatives , Resident welfare associations, Market associations, Temple

(c) Public awareness interacting with people on site

(d) Public meeting 1

(e) Constraints and opportunities

Opportunity mapping to understand potential areas that need intervention , understood

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(f) Projectization and proposed structure plan

(g) Design proposal and costing

(h) PUBLIC MEETING 2

Taking design proposals to stakeholders.

2.1a URBAN DEISGN STUDY OF THE WARD :

2.1a.1 FUNCTION WORKING OF THE WARD

The hierarchy of different

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2.1a.2 LOCATIONAL SETTING

LOCATION AND CONNECTIVITY

2.1a.3 HISTORY OF THE WARD

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2.1a.4 BUILT FORM AND MORPHOLOGY

3.1 SITE VISIT AND INTERACTION

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This stage helped us to understand

3.2 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS

This stage helped forming a grip

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3.3 FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS

What was it?

Why was it chosen?

What was expected out of it?