Market streets have become vital components of Chennai’s cultural and economic fabric. This shift is driven by several factors, including a desire for vibrant and inclusive public spaces, the availability of diverse activities, and a renewed focus on community engagement. Market streets have become dynamic hubs where people can shop, dine, socialize, and experience the city’s unique cultural offerings, all within a single vibrant canvas. Amidst this overarching trend, Khadar Nawaz khan Road stands as a prominent example of Chennai’s evolving market street culture. Located in a central area, Khadar Nawaz khan Road has become a focal point for various activities and a symbol of the city’s cultural transformation. However, the market street is packed with vehicular traffic during the day and becomes congested at night, making them both hectic and overcrowded. Directly questioning the safety of vulnerable users of the road, pedestrians: eroding the potential for an enriching experience for the users and vibrant public life in a key commercial district. Hence longing for its potential as a thriving urban space in the heart of the city. By delving into the specific context of Khadar Nawaz khan Road, this research seeks to address the road’s pressing issues and propose innovative intervention. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian amenities, and a lack of vibrant public spaces hinder the road’s functionality and implement the seamless flow of activities. The research aims to reimagine Khadar Nawaz khan Road as a safer, more inclusive, and socially vibrant space, leveraging its unique position and significance within Chennai’s market street culture. In conclusion, Khadar Nawaz khan Road exemplifies Chennai’s evolving market street culture, and this research aims to address its specific challenges while contributing to the broader transformation of market streets in chennai .
Le strade del mercato sono diventate componenti vitali del tessuto culturale ed economico di Chennai. Questo cambiamento è guidato da diversi fattori, tra cui il desiderio di spazi pubblici vivaci e inclusivi, la disponibilità di diverse attività e una rinnovata attenzione al coinvolgimento della comunità. Le strade del mercato sono diventate centri dinamici dove le persone possono fare acquisti, cenare, socializzare e sperimentare le offerte culturali uniche della città, il tutto all’interno di un’unica tela vibrante. In mezzo a questa tendenza generale, Khadar Nawaz khan Road rappresenta un esempio lampante dell’evoluzione della cultura di strada del mercato di Chennai. Situata in una zona centrale, Khadar Nawaz khan Road è diventata un punto focale per varie attività e un simbolo della trasformazione culturale della città. Tuttavia, la strada del mercato è piena di traffico veicolare durante il giorno e diventa congestionata di notte, rendendoli frenetici e sovraffollati. Mettere in discussione direttamente la sicurezza degli utenti vulnerabili della strada, i pedoni: erodendo il potenziale per un’esperienza arricchente per gli utenti e una vita pubblica vivace in un distretto commerciale chiave. Da qui il desiderio del suo potenziale come fiorente spazio urbano nel cuore della città. Approfondendo il contesto specifico di Khadar Nawaz khan Road, questa ricerca cerca di affrontare le questioni urgenti della strada e proporre interventi innovativi. Sfide come la congestione del traffico, servizi pedonali inadeguati e la mancanza di spazi pubblici vivaci ostacolano la funzionalità della strada e implementano il flusso continuo delle attività. La ricerca mira a reimmaginare Khadar Nawaz khan Road come uno spazio più sicuro, più inclusivo e socialmente vivace, sfruttando la sua posizione e il suo significato unici all’interno della cultura del mercato di strada di Chennai. In conclusione, Khadar Nawaz khan Road esemplifica l’evoluzione della cultura delle strade del mercato di Chennai e questa ricerca mira ad affrontare le sue sfide specifiche contribuendo al tempo stesso alla più ampia trasformazione delle strade del mercato in chennai.
Khadar Nawaz Khan Road : design strategies for a pedestrian friendly market street in Chennai, India
Sivapiran, Sudharsan Natraj
2022/2023
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Market streets have become vital components of Chennai’s cultural and economic fabric. This shift is driven by several factors, including a desire for vibrant and inclusive public spaces, the availability of diverse activities, and a renewed focus on community engagement. Market streets have become dynamic hubs where people can shop, dine, socialize, and experience the city’s unique cultural offerings, all within a single vibrant canvas. Amidst this overarching trend, Khadar Nawaz khan Road stands as a prominent example of Chennai’s evolving market street culture. Located in a central area, Khadar Nawaz khan Road has become a focal point for various activities and a symbol of the city’s cultural transformation. However, the market street is packed with vehicular traffic during the day and becomes congested at night, making them both hectic and overcrowded. Directly questioning the safety of vulnerable users of the road, pedestrians: eroding the potential for an enriching experience for the users and vibrant public life in a key commercial district. Hence longing for its potential as a thriving urban space in the heart of the city. By delving into the specific context of Khadar Nawaz khan Road, this research seeks to address the road’s pressing issues and propose innovative intervention. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian amenities, and a lack of vibrant public spaces hinder the road’s functionality and implement the seamless flow of activities. The research aims to reimagine Khadar Nawaz khan Road as a safer, more inclusive, and socially vibrant space, leveraging its unique position and significance within Chennai’s market street culture. In conclusion, Khadar Nawaz khan Road exemplifies Chennai’s evolving market street culture, and this research aims to address its specific challenges while contributing to the broader transformation of market streets in chennai .| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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