The housing authority, which has announced its pilot project ‘East Delhi Hub’, said that the project is based on the concept of a smart sub-city, which will comprise smart mobility, smart living and smart infrastructure. Implementation of the project will take place in four phases and the first phase is expected to be completed within a 36-month period.
A TOD zone ideally breaks away from the conventional model of a city with its pedestrian-centric open spaces, where public transport is encouraged and every necessity — right from parks to hospitals to schools and groceries are brought within walking distance of one’s home. Spread over 30 hectares, the Karkardooma TOD zone is the DDA’s first attempt to implement this concept, which a team has been working on for the past three years. Parts of the project are a total of 4,800 flats (one/two bedrooms/studio and service apartments) placed close to transit spots and a multi-storied commercial tower that could well be Delhi’s highest.
With the nearest metro station being a five-minute walk away, the zone will have separate lanes for cycles, while buses, cars, and two-wheeler’s will be plying at a safe distance from pavements.
Designated crossings will allow one to access the metro station and reach the platform safely, without any unanticipated collisions with vehicles of any kind. An iconic tower with rooftop revolving restaurants, helipad and discotheques will also be constructed. The tower shall also offer shopping facilities, premises for offices, hotels and service apartments.
Speaking about its features, DDA V-C Balvinder Kumar said that the zone is being developed to provide a high quality life to professionals and to create affordable spaces for entrepreneurs. Citizen-empowerment through information and wi-fi enabled public spaces will also be ensured. “Based on the concept of smart mobility and smart living, the zone will reduce mix-land use. Priority will be given to public and non-motorised transport. Apart from affordable commuting, emphasis will be on universal accessibility in all buildings and public spaces,” he added.
No city can be smart or sustainable if women and children are not safe on the roads and public spaces. The application of the TOD Development Code shall seek to increase public safety especially for women and children in public spaces, who use public transport or walk at night, through key changes in Development Code aspects such as setback norms, boundary walls, built-to-edge buildings, active frontages and eyes-on-the-street, the V-C said.
A TOD zone ideally breaks away from the conventional model of a city with its pedestrian-centric open spaces, where public transport is encouraged and every necessity — right from parks to hospitals to schools and groceries are brought within walking distance of one’s home. Spread over 30 hectares, the Karkardooma TOD zone is the DDA’s first attempt to implement this concept, which a team has been working on for the past three years. Parts of the project are a total of 4,800 flats (one/two bedrooms/studio and service apartments) placed close to transit spots and a multi-storied commercial tower that could well be Delhi’s highest.
With the nearest metro station being a five-minute walk away, the zone will have separate lanes for cycles, while buses, cars, and two-wheeler’s will be plying at a safe distance from pavements.
Designated crossings will allow one to access the metro station and reach the platform safely, without any unanticipated collisions with vehicles of any kind. An iconic tower with rooftop revolving restaurants, helipad and discotheques will also be constructed. The tower shall also offer shopping facilities, premises for offices, hotels and service apartments.
Speaking about its features, DDA V-C Balvinder Kumar said that the zone is being developed to provide a high quality life to professionals and to create affordable spaces for entrepreneurs. Citizen-empowerment through information and wi-fi enabled public spaces will also be ensured. “Based on the concept of smart mobility and smart living, the zone will reduce mix-land use. Priority will be given to public and non-motorised transport. Apart from affordable commuting, emphasis will be on universal accessibility in all buildings and public spaces,” he added.
No city can be smart or sustainable if women and children are not safe on the roads and public spaces. The application of the TOD Development Code shall seek to increase public safety especially for women and children in public spaces, who use public transport or walk at night, through key changes in Development Code aspects such as setback norms, boundary walls, built-to-edge buildings, active frontages and eyes-on-the-street, the V-C said.