the the Sabarmati riverfront ahmedabad is a huge successful project. this presentation is about the case study of that riverfront to take the features similar to the the Yamuna riverfront Agra for urban design development project.

1. Sabarmati Riverfront
Submitted by :
Abhavya
Anjali
Astha
Avtansh
Deeksha
Nikita Agrawal
Submitted to :
Faculty of Architecture
Dayalbagh Educational
Institution,
Dayalbagh, Agra.

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Project objectives of Sabarmati Riverfront
The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the banks of the Sabarmati River and to redefine an identity of Ahmedabad around the river. The
project looks to reconnect the city with the river and positively transform the neglected aspects of the riverfront.
The objectives of this multidimensional project can be categorised under three topics-
• Environmental Improvement: reduction in erosion and flood to safeguard the city; sewage diversion to clean the river; water retention and recharge.
• Social Infrastructure: rehabilitation and resettlement of riverbed dwellers and activities; creation of parks and public spaces; provision of socio-cultural amenities for the city.
• Sustainable Development: generation of resources, revitalisation of neighbourhoods.
Statics that are similar to Yamuna Riverfront
• The land use of Sabarmati Riverfront is much similar to our Riverfront Development site.
• The Aminities of the Sabarmati Riverfront are also similar to our site. (for example- the Dhobi Ghat, Event Ground).
Sabarmati Riverfront
Sabarmati River (total catchment area- 10,370 sqkm
• Sabarmati Riverfront is a waterfront being
developed along the banks of Sabarmati river in
Ahmedabad, India.
• Proposed in 1960s, the construction began in
2005. Since 2012, the waterfront is gradually
opened to public as and when facilities are
constructed and various facilities are actively under
construction.
• The major objectives of project are environment
improvement, social infrastructure and sustainable
development.
• The 109-km river runs
across a stretch of about 55
km through Ahmedabad. It
is this stretch that is
developed as an ambitious
urban renewal project.
• The reduction of the riverbed
from a variable width of 600-
300 m to a fix width of 275
m, thus reclaiming 185 ha of
land.

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Reasons behind selecting Sabarmati riverfront as our national case study for our Yamuna riverfront development
• Composite climate: Agra & Ahmedabad have same climatic conditions.
• Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is as unique for riverfront development as it is for social inclusiveness, as our Yamuna riverfront is also lacking in attracting people for
social activities
• The project aims to provide Ahmadabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the banks of the Sabarmati River and to redefine an identity of Ahmadabad around the
river. The project looks to reconnect the city with the river and positively transform the neglected aspects of the riverfront.
• looking for a basic infrastructure facilities
• Sewage-contaminated storm water outfalls and the dumping of industrial waste in the river posed a major health and environmental hazard
• Environmental Improvement: reduction in erosion and flood to safeguard the city; sewage diversion to clean the river; water retention and recharge.
• In Sabarmati river front They have developed laundry campus, which provides facilities for the washing community that traditionally used the river banks for laundering.
• Integrated outdoor vending areas, situated all along the length of the project, will accommodate street vendors so they too benefit from the project
• Amenities:
promenade
Ghats
Flower garden
Riverfront park
Plaza
Laundry campus

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Reason behind delay in project
• It’s taken about 45 years for the makeover from the time it was first suggested. Back in 1961, Bernard Kohn, a French architect prepared a proposal for developing the Sabarmati riverfront.
• In 1964, he proposed an Integrated Planning and Development of Sabarmati Riverfront by reclaiming 30 hectares (74 acres) of land.
• The project was considered feasible in 1966 by the Government of Gujarat.
• Later he distanced himself from the project citing the difference between his proposal and the project being implemented.
• In 1976, the Riverfront Development Group proposed an incremental approach for the construction.
• In 1992, the National River Conservation Plan proposed construction of sewers and pumping stations to reduce water pollution.
• The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) set up the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL), a special purpose vehicle, in May 1997 funded by the Government of
India with a seed capital of ₹1 crore for the riverfront development.
• Environmental Planning Collaborative (EPC) led by Bimal Patel prepared the feasibility report in 1998.
• In 2003, the project extended to cover an 11.25 kilometers (6.99 mi) stretch and reclamation of 202.79 hectares (501.1 acres) and was put on fast track.
• The project encountered several delays due to concerns regarding water level, flooding, rehabilitation of displaced slum dwellers and the opposition from the activists involved with slum
rehabilitation.
• The construction began in 2005 and since 2012, the waterfront is gradually opened to public as and when facilities are constructed and various facilities are actively under
construction.
Activity (area in %) Area (sq.m.)
Total area 20,27,871
Completed (70%) 1,419,510
Ongoing (30%) 608,361
Area which are still underconstruction
• Parks and gardens.
• Lower level promenade
• Commercial area development
Completed and ongoing projects

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Land Use Map
The main considerations in allocating land uses for the reclaimed portions were: existing land uses along the river; extent, location and configuration of reclaimed land available;
potential for development; the structural road network and form of the city; bridges proposed in the Ahmedabad Development Plan, and the possibility of providing adequate
infrastructure.
Activity (area in %) Area (sq.m.)
Total area 20,27,871
Park and gardens
(14%)
2,74,585
Sports Facilities (4%) 72,503
Open space (18%) 3,71,198
Public Purpose (14%) 2,88,875
Streets (22%) 4,44,378
River Promenade
(13%)
2,66,462
Residential Zone +
Public Utilities (1 %)
15,787
Street Network Map
The project aims at making Ahmedabad’s riverfront a public asset by reclaiming land and improving its overall accessibility. The provision of north-south linkages would strengthen the existing
transportation network of the city.
To better access the riverfront and facilities built along it, a number of streets leading up to the river are shall be strengthened and some new streets will be developed. Most of the proposed streets
are under construction. The new streets are designed with wide footpaths and designated cycle tracks to improve and encourage pedestrian access to the river.

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Development Sites
To provide new and improved amenities for the city and to include sections with particular needs, provision of markets and vending areas to include street vendors , laundry facilities for the washing
community, trade and fair facilities for the business community have been made in the project. The project replaces a largely private riverfront with an expansive public realm with a network of parks,
waterside promenades, markets, cultural institutions, recreational facilities and commercial developments for the city’s five million residents.
Aminities Sections
The key feature of this project is a two-level, continuous promenade at the water’s edge along each bank of the river. Together, these promenades provide Ahmedabad with a 11.5-km long pedestrian
walkway in the heart of the city. Ghats punctuate the lower level promenade at planned intervals to provide access to the water. Boating Stations at the lower level enable water recreation and offer a
water-based mode of public transport in the future.

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Recreational Spaces
The project aims to be self-financing – to achieve its goals without relying on any funding from the government. A small portion of the reclaimed land will be sold for commercial development, to
generate sufficient enough resources to pay for developing the riverfront and managing it. The private developments that will be built on the riverfront shall be carefully controlled by volumetric
regulations to ensure that the built environment along the riverfront is harmonious and has a memorable skyline.
Analysis:
 This analysis of the Sabarmati riverfront is indicates the different static that can be follow up for our riverfront
development site-
 The Sabarmati riverfront has the stretch which is much more than our project, so the way they have
developed the site by dividing it into different development sites, we can also follow this strategy.
 So our site is like a small development site for the Yamuna riverfront development.
 We can take feature from this riverfront such as vending zones, flower garden, voting facility and so on that
we are discussing further.

8. Parks and Gardens
Riverfront Park: Subash Bridge Riverfront Park:
Khanpur
Riverfront Park:
Usmanpura
Flower
Garden
The project devotes around seventy hectares, more than a quarter (26%), of
the reclaimed land towards creating public spaces in the heart of the city.
These open spaces range from public parks and gardens to shaded plazas
and urban forests. The parks shall enhance livability in the neighborhoods
and provide the city with much needed green spaces and respite from the
dense built environment. The plazas on the other hand will offer public
places for social gatherings, and informal activities to take place.
This garden
spread in
Approx. 5
hectares
where more
than 330
native and
exotic flower
species.
6 hectares park has
attractions like Sun
Dial (Surya Ghadi),
Promenade/Walk
area, Different
shape mounds,
Amphitheatre,
Children play area,
Step well, 19
Shopping Plaza, 7
Food
court/Eateries.
Area of 1.4
hectares
includes upper
promenade,
Children play
area along with
the green cover
with many
flowery species.
Area 1.4 ha
The linear park extends
between Gandhi Bridge
and Nehru Bridge on the
eastern riverbank and is
planned with secure play
areas for children,
walking, jogging and
other recreational
facilities, and areas for
outdoor performances
and concerts
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9. Traditional Market Place
SRFDCL (Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited) plans to keep this open-air market
open through the week, offering more opportunities for the city’s vendors.
Rehabilitation of Gujari Bazaar
• Capacity : 1641 vendors
• Two wheelers parking: 1942
• Car parking: 428
• Area: 63,000 Sq. Mt.
• Tree Plantation: 800 Nos.
Informal Market
This covers the vendors as well
as the buyers taking benefit of
this including the vendors
family, which is about 25,000.
BEFORE
RIVER FRONT MARKET PROJECT
Total Area & Percentage 29 ha ;
14%
Project cost 21.20 Cr.
Status Completed
AFTER
Commercial area for Sale/Rent
• 14.5 % of Total Area
•Total area to be sold:2,94,082 sq.
m.
•Total saleable floor area - 8,40,000
sq.m. (approx. 90 lac sq. ft.)
•This will be sufficient for CAPEX
And OPEX for Operation &
Maintenance.
EXHIBITION CENTRE
Total Area & Percentage 29 ha ;
14%
Project cost 20.39 Cr.
Status OngoingExhibition Centre
It has been envisioned as a
multifaceted convention venue with
adaptable spaces that will be
equipped with the latest
technological equipments and state-
of-the-art facilities.
Views of the Proposed multifaceted, multi-purpose
Exhibition Centre/ Commercial Area for Sale/ Rent.
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