Regional Urbanization 1950 – Present
A Graphical Animation of Chandigarh’s Regional Development This trend in growth from 1950 to the present serves as the basis for the IP2012 multimodal transit proposals. picasion.com [...]
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The Case for a Chandigarh BRT
Vibrant, booming cities all over the world have turned to bus rapid transit in response to roadway congestion. Modern interiors and smart platforms serve millions of passengers each day while [...]
What is an Apni Mandi?
The Leisure Valley was planned by Le Corbusier to provide one of four major functions; care of the body and spirit. It is meant to promote health and forms the lungs of the city. However, the park [...]
Housing in Chandigarh v. Ahmedabad
In terms of housing being a factor in forming the urban character of a city, there is significant contrast between the formal distribution of housing types in Chandigarh and the informal integration [...]
The Capitol Plan: Designed v. As-Built
See also: The Governor’s Palace [...]
Preserving the Image in the City
Original sketch perspective of street character Allowing for Change Chandigarh is a living city that is constantly growing, adapting and changing. The struggle within the city is how to allow for [...]
A Vision for the Northwest Periphery
[click for entire image] Vignette by Tyler Bush Vignette by Kevin Howard Vignette by Kela Martinez [...]
The Envisioned Periphery: 1952
To maintain the aesthetic of the “City Beautiful,” Le Corbusier envisioned the periphery to be a large green space whose agriculture would [...]
Solutions to the Parking Problem: Residences
A previous post has described the increasing shortage of parking in Chandigarh. Although parking at the markets has seen the greatest amount of attention, parking in residential zones has also [...]
Solutions to the Parking Problem: Markets
Existing parking is chaotic. As observed in a previous post, the supply of parking spaces in Chandigarh is a growing concern among planners and residents. According to the Chandigarh Transport [...]
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