Faculty of Planning, Foundation Studio 2020
Urban Land
Land-use map describes the existing purpose each plot of land serves and the location, distribution and total area of different land uses at the precinct level.
Floor space index (FSI) is an indicator of built density and expressed as the ratio of floor space (Built-up) to the plot area.
1.4
Gross FSI
1.8
Net FSI
55
%
Residential Land Area
15.5
Distance from the City Center ( in Kilometres )
Population of the Precinct ( in thousands )
46.8
Mumbai
The selected site is 1 square kilometer in area and the results below are for this selected site.
Dwelling Units
10395
Motilal Nagar (Goregaon)
Evolution of the precinct from 2000s
Road Networks
Block perimeter is a parameter used to assess the connectivity and accessibility for pedestrian users.
It is a predictor for walking activity.
Average block perimeter ( in meters )
681
Road Hierarchy is the classification of roads in terms of its functions and capacity. Higher the road hierarchy prioritizes mobility over accessibility.
Area under Roads
%
Street Density ( kms/sq.km )
18.8
20
Public Space
A figure-ground diagram illustrates the relationship between built and open space in precincts. Open spaces such as streets, parks, natural features and plazas are represented by white, while black indicates buildings.
Nolli's map is utilized as a method to identify different types of public realm in students’ precincts.The map is then used to also analyze the degree of ‘public-ness’ basis access restrictions pertaining to gender, time, age and cost.
39
Built Area
61
Un-built Area
21
Area under public use
%
%
%
SHAH VIDHI BHAVESH BHAMINI
The portfolio gives an overview of the precinct in Goregaon, Mumbai and urban planning aspects are considered for understanding the fabric of the precinct. The portfolio encompasses a brief of the city and it focuses on the overall planning of the precinct. It explains the growth pattern, evolution, the key determinants that led to the urban transformation, built use, and land development of the precinct. It explores an interesting contrast between built & unbuilt neighborhoods and explains how well the contrasting neighborhoods are functioning together and defining the character of the precinct.