Studyof

Public life
Case study
 Preface
The basic idea is for public study is to walk around
while taking a good look. Observation is the key,
and the means are simple and cheap. Tweaking
observations into a system provides interesting
information about the
interaction of public life and public space.
The observations we made on Church
gate area on the public life study related to
their crowd density with their activities, planning
strategies, transportation, ease of access , proper
usage of pedestrians and subways ,traffic modes,
usage of signage and proper crossings in road.
The historic values of the place ie the old build-
ings are properly used as mixed use building.
The lots for street parking were properly
segregated. The proper usage of all the urban ele-
ments was made. The dustbins and drinking water
were properly installed in regular intervals. The sub-
ways were installed with shops which made it more
movable space. The public toilets were placed
both on subways and roads.The public study was
made by comparatively analyzing the Chen-
nai site study observations with the church gate
study. Most of the urban elements on
church gate made public flow easy
with no obstacles and discomfort.
 Location
India Mumbai Church Gate

Mumbai
 Structure
Churchgate station gets its name from
@1910
Church Gate street which is on the
immediate south of the station. This is the first
station of the Western Railway suburban
network of Mumbai. Churchgate station is a
terminus of Western Railway line of Mumbai
suburban railway. It is the southernmost
station of the city, though up to the 1931,
Colaba was the southernmost station, however
the rail line was removed beyond Churchgate,
making Churchgate the southernmost station.
In year 1870, Churchgate was first time
@1930 Now... mentioned as the station. The line further
extended towards Colaba in 1872, and goods
shed was built there. In year 1896, a brand new
station was established at Colaba to serve as ter-
minus for both passenger and suburban lines. The
Government of Bombay issued order to the rail-
way to hand over the section of rail line between
Churchgate and Colaba. Therefore Bombay Cen-
tral (Mumbai Central), a new station was con-
structed near Bellasis Bridge, which was opened
on 18 December 1930. From the midnight of 31
December, Colaba, ceased to be a terminus.
 OPTIONAL & NECESSARY ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC LIFE

walk to walk to walk to walk to

walk stroll window shop Do somthing do errands
Shop
deliveries,etc..,

walk to
transit do a job

stand to stand to stand to stand to

eat Look at somthing talk deal taffics
vada pav,etc.., displays red lights

stand to stand to stand to

stand enjoy life quench thirst trade
(soda,icecream,etc) buy/sell

stand to stand to stand to stand to

do somthing look at activity do somthing wait
take pictures individuals shoe polish buses,someone
 OPTIONAL & NECESSARY ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC LIFE
sit to sit to
enjoy life eat

sit to sit to
SIT SUPERVISE REST

sit to sit to
enjoy somthing read

marine drive

CST Station
Fashion Street

Church Gate Church Gate

Nariman Point

Walkability Walkability
Places Places
 PUBLIC SPACE SHOULD BE LIKE

The urban factors for a great public using space from studies were proper designing of

a place to walk and sit

identity and landmarks
elements of urban design
opportunities for conversation
pedestrian and parking pattern
protection from traffic and crime
opportunities to enjoy good weather
things to see with historic value of site
sociability i.e. welcoming, connectivity of spaces
 comparitive analysis
subway

inside

mumbai

frontage

inside

chennai

frontage
 comparitive analysis
Station

over 7 to 8 lakh people

mumbai travelled in church gate per day

chennai
 marine drive &gate way of india

Proper Usage of Urban

elements and Security in Public Space
 inference
The basic idea is for public study is to
walk around while taking a good look.
Observation is the key, and the
means are simple and cheap.
Tweaking observations into a
system provides interesting
information about the
interaction of
public life and public space.

WALK STAND SIT

The distance factor between

Chennai central station and sub stations Separate Space zoning for vendors things to see with historic value of site
The meeting nodes for people should be
separated - By creating separate access
network (from central to urban stations) Sub urban

SUBWAYS PARKING TRAFFIC

Surveillance at subways with security Separate parking zone for cabs and auto Providing crossing and signage’s
rickshaws

Sociability Hospitality

Provision of Medical center,public

The welcoming and economy earning factors
toilets and drinking water facilities

Park station
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