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EnvironmEntal managEmEnt, EnErgy ConsErvation and grEEn Building

KAnKAriA LAKE rEDEVELoPMEnt by Ahmedabad Municipal

corporation

aving a periphery of about 2.5 km, the historical Kankaria Lake is situated nearly at the of mini train. Approximately 7,500 citizens per day visit for jogging regularly. Festivals, small
Hcentre of Ahmedabad city and an evergreen outing place for the people of Ahmedabad. gatherings, educational tours, informal meetings, picnics etc. have become new face of
Kankaria was visited by hundreds of visitors and was an urban chaos characterized by Kankaria to attract younger generation in a meaningful way. Further, the lake is emerging as
unclean Ghats, traffic chaos on the 3.8 km periphery road, unorganized street life including a platform for creative expressions of different communities of artists.
a congested eating area on one corner thriving with street food vendors.

The project for redevelopment of the lake and its precincts was taken up by Ahmedabad
Municipal Corporation (AMC) in 2006 and completed in December 2008 with a cost of
Rs 36.00 Crores, with objectives of converting it into an international quality urban public
space for recreation and leisure, showcasing Indian culture and lifestyle, and provision of
high quality resource and asset management, given that the lake represented a source
of aquifer recharging water and air for the environment in the area. The entire lakefront
areas have been pedestrianized with a 2.25 km long continuous pedestrian promenade
made of grey granite and with addition of a bicycle track. Green space was enhanced by
creation of two linear parks 200 m wide one on each side. Further, provision was made for
a 42 m long mini toy train around the periphery. 45 scattered food vendors were provided
designated spaces/food stalls of uniform design with compressed natural gas, electricity
with individual meters and piped water supply. The project also included construction of
new public toilets, drinking water (RO) supply and provision for creation of a handicrafts
market. During 2011, more than 1.18 crore visitors have enjoyed the ambience of the
transformed Kankaria Lake Front, over 12.5 lacs visitors and children have taken the joyride Kankaria lake redevelopment

SABArMAti riVErfront rEDEVELoPMEnt by Ahmedabad Municipal

corporation

espite its historic and environmental importance to the Ahmedabad city, the Sabarmati
Driver was subjected to severe pressure and abuse owing to growth and expansion of
the city. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project Ltd ., (SRDPL) is an urban renewal
project to improve the spatial structure and habitat conditions of the river and adjoining
areas with aim to transform Ahmeadabad’s historic yet neglected river into a vibrant and
vital focus for the city.

The development project encompasses both banks of the Sabarmati for an 11.5 kms
stretch, creating approximately 202 hectares of reclaimed land. The project includes water
management systems to minimize flooding in traditionally flood prone areas and to clean
up the Sabarmati with new sewage treatment infrastructure. A key element of the project is
a new linear two level promenade. The major proposals regarding land use are creation of
the East River Drive (four lane) and the West River Drive (four lane), junction improvements,
access roads and connection with bridges, pedestrianized tree lined walkway, nearly 70
acres of parks and gardens spread over 5 different areas are envisaged along the river edge.
Creation of commercial areas was planned on both east and west banks with infrastructure
creation for Sunday informal market and flower market. It was proposed to lay water mains
and trunk sewers to serve the requirements of the proposed new developments.
10162 project affected families were identified for Resettlement and Rehabilitation and
new housing units were allotted. Occupancy to these units commenced in 2011 with 7348
families. The project has inspired other cities like Chennai, Rajkot, Surat etc., to create their
own models for water front development. Sabarmati riverfront redevelopment

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