Gomti riverfront development Lucknow, India : a feasibility study

The GOMTI RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT is an initiative introduced to bring back life to the river passing through the city of LUCKNOW, situated in north India. The river GOMTI, that was the very reason for the origin of this city, now lies surrounded by vast unregulated stretches of vacant lands and dead spaces. Gomti River Front Development plan will involve pitching throughout its 22km stretch by way of pitching on one side of the river.The focus of the proposed project is to revive the River Gomti through river cleaning water retention & interventions, aimed at enhancing the functional and scenic heritage of the river. Special attention is being laid to ensure reviving and conservation of the inner city fabric in the core city area along the river banks. Today, everyone recognizes the value of public access to the waterfronts. A re newed waterfront offers investors a promising return on capital. Cities enjoy i creased tourism, employment and growth. Resident gain new recreation opportunities and an expanded awareness of the natural aspects of river life. We attempt to make a CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL and a SOCIAL and ECONOMICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY of the same.