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REGENERATION OF WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN TIRUR

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DISSERTATION REPORT

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MOHAMMED ANAZ P
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in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

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BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

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VEDA VYASA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Karad, Malappuram, Kerala

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT, CALICUT

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VEDA VYASA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Karad, Malappuram, Kerala
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UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT, CALICUT

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Certified that this Report titled “REGENERATION OF WATERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT IN TIRUR” is the bonafide work of VOAREBCO11 who carried
out the work under my supervision. Certified further that to the best of my knowledge
the work reported herein does not form part of any other thesis or dissertation on the
basis of which a degree or award was conferred on an earlier occasion on this or any
other candidate.

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GUIDE NAME Ar. C.S Anish

Designation Principal
Vedavyasa college of Architecture Vedavyasa college of Architecture
Karad, Malappuram Karad, Malappuram

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I hereby declare that this report entitled “REGENERATION OF WATERFRONT
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the requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Architecture, in
Vedavyasa college of Architecture, Karad, Malappuram is an authentic record of my
own work carried out during the period from JULY 2021 to DECEMBER 2021, under
supervision and guidance of Guide name

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any other degree of this or any other institute.

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REGENERATION OF WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN TIRUR

INTRODUCTION

Development of a waterfront area with an aim of connecting and integrating the city
with water. Waterfronts are settlements or civilizations or commercial developments
that come up along the water body. Waterfronts are dynamic and unique places where
the land and water meet. It is the interface of the aquatic and the terrestrial. A
waterfront zone is where interaction happens between the urban and the water. These
waterfronts have the potential to become the cultural and heritage hubs of the city that
lie on the banks or shores of waterfront as well as attract people from the city and
tourists

AIM.
 To explore the importance of water front development for a cityscape : a case
study on Tirur .

OBJECTIVES

 To study about water development projects in India.

 To study the need of restoration of riverfront.
 To study the various riverfront development through case studies.
 To study the potential, constraints and issues of the study area
 To understand how it affected the user group in their daily life.
 To study flood problems during monsoon season due to river edges.

SCOPE

 study the evolution of riverfront development stages.

 design guidelines of future developments
 Sewage system.
 Connecting river to community.

LIMITATION

 Duration of research time

 Less awareness to people about the development.
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RELEVANCE OF STUDY

 The study will serve as change that can help design the riverfont development
accordingly

METHEDOLOGY.

 Introduction to river front development

 Data collection
 Literature case study
 Live case study
 Site visit
 Conclusion
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WHAT IS RIVER FRONT DEVELOPMENT?

A row of houses, or the part of a town, that is next to a river. The land or property
alongside a river. A riverfront is a region along a river; often in larger cities that
border a river, the riverfront will be lined with marinas, docks, parks, trees, or minor
attractions. Waterfront development refers to any development in front of water and a
water body; a river, lake, ocean, bay, creek or canal. In the development area,
considered that a waterfront development may not necessarily need to be directly
fronting water but may only need to look attached to the water. A more detailed
defnition described the waterfront as the interface point where land and water meet,
between approximately 200 to 300 meters from the water line and 1 to 2 km to the
land site and also takes in land within 20 minutes walking distance.Today many river
fronts are a staple of modernism and city beautification. The term riverfront is
described as "the land or property along a river, the section of a city or town along a
river". The redeveloped waterfront acts as a driver for the re-launch of the entire
economy of a city, often re-locating it in an international context. For this reason,
many cities, even of a small and medium size, are adopting the recovery of their
border or of their former port areas in light of economic benefits and of a higher
quality of life. In this regard, it becomes necessary to learn from others. The design of
a successful riverfront development involves many steps. This dissertation present
what is involved in the formation of a River walk, what makes people use and visit
the site, and how it adds comfort to a city.

Riverfront development projects in India

There is a rush of riverfront development schemes in India. We have heard of
Sabarmati Riverfront development being drummed many times, followed by the
proposed rejuvenation of Ganga, supposedly on the lines of Sabarmati.A brief glance at
the existing river restoration/ improvement/ beautification schemes indicates that the
discourse revolves mainly around recreational and commercial activities. It is more about real
estate than river. Activities that are promoted on the river fronts typically include promenades,
boat trips, shopping, petty shops, restaurants, theme parks, walkways and even parking lots in
the encroached riverbed

Reclaim and beautify

Most of the currently ongoing projects lay a heavy emphasis on beautification
of rivers. River fronts are treated as extension of urban spaces and are often
conceived as 'vibrant', ‘throbbing’ or 'breathing' spaces by the designers.
Concrete wall embankments, reclamation of the riverine floodplains and
commercialization of the reclaimed land are the innate components of these
projects. Quick glimpse at various riverfront development projects confirms
this.
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RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

Specifically, the guideline for riverfront development concept aims four objectives, as
follows:

l) To explain and encourage the implementation of guideline in the

development planning of riverfront areas.
2) To be a reference and a guideline for any development near to the river
areas.
3) To provide uniform guidelines for all parties involved in the riverfront
development
process.
4) To control all types of riverfront developments.

TYPES OF WATERFRONTS

 The Natural Waterfront, comprising beaches, wetlands, wildlife

habitats, sensitive ecosystems and the water itself

 The Public Waterfront, including parks, esplanades, piers, street ends,

vistas and waterways that offer public open spaces and waterfront
views.
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 The Working Waterfront, where water dependent, maritime and

industrial uses cluster or where various transportation and municipal
facilities are dispersed

 The Redeveloping Waterfront, where land uses have recently changed

or where vacant and underutilized properties suggest potential for
beneficial change.

TREND OF WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENTS

WORLDWIDE
• 1960s - Massive waterfront development began and consequently
initiated the world-wide era of waterfront revitalization.

• 1970s - Urban waterfront redevelopment bloomed.

• 1980s - Accelerated and continued in the future.

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ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

REASONS FOR WATER FRONT DEVELOPMENT

• To create pleasant environment for people to live, work and recreate

• To create public accessibility towards city waterfront
• To encourage interaction of city with waterfront and nature
• To add value to the existing abandoned waterfront
• To conserve the heritage site of the city
• To rejuvenate the waterfront

IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SPACES

A public space may be a gathering spot or part of a
neighborhood,downtown, special district, waterfront, or other area
within the public realm that helps promote social interaction and a
sense of community

WATER FRONT AS A PUBLIC SPACE

• Promotes human contact and social activities.
• Has design and architectural features that are visually interesting.
• Promotes community involvement.
• Reflects the local culture or history.
• Relates well to bordering uses.
• Is well maintained.
• Has a unique or special character.
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Public Art GuidelineS =Developers are encouraged to integrate art into

the design process for buildings and adjoining waterfront features.Public
agencies are encouraged to integrate art in the design of all publicly
visible infrastructure, Including flood control Structures, retaining •walls
and public spaces

How to turn the waterfront as a public Place:

• Make users need as a primary objective
• Provide multiple destinations
• Shared community spaces
• encourage public access by using proper signage's.
• promote commercial activities
• encourage multiple modes of transportation
• make sure that new development match within the surrounding
• Use green spaces, parks to connect different places
• Design scope for seasonal activities into each destination
• Promote Mixed use development
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Principles for a Sustainable Development of Urban Waterfront

Area

 Secure the quality of water and the environment: Clean water and
environment are the primary requirements of a waterfront.

 Waterfronts are part of the existing urban fabric: waterfront should

not be detached from the city. Isolated waterfront leads to the decay
of the waterfront area. In the history many cities has been a witness to
such instances, where the city has turned its back on the waterfront
and then water bodies has turned into a sewer lines.

 The historic identity gives character: to create identity of the place,

context and sense of place are always important. In the history of
waterfronts it enables the locals to identity and make a bond with
water and also increases the tourism potential of the waterfront.

 Mixed-use is a priority: mixed use development is a effective tool to

achieve a successfull waterfront. It certifies the different use of
waterfront by a variety of developers. Waterfront can be integrated
much more effectively by adopting a mixed use policy.

 Public access is a prerequisite: waterfront should be accessible for

public in both ways visual and physical. in india Physical access has
always been high due to the presence of ghats. Visual access means
the waterfront that has a visually appealing quality, it doesn’t mean
just a visible waterfront.

 Public partipation is an element of sustainability: Public participation

ensures direct benefits to the society and thus should be encouraged.
Revitalization is an on-going process: in the urban fabric, waterfront
is a permanent fixture. According to the time the needs and role of a
settlement changes. Respectively, the role of the waterfront also may
change, and so might the expectations of the people from the
waterfront. Thus, to suit the present and future needs waterfront has to
be regularly reinvented.
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CASE STUDY

SABARMATI RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

One of the most innovative projects towards urban regeneration in the world to make
the city liveable & sustainable

Introduction:
Sabarmati is one of the most iconic river in India. The river situated in
Ahmadabad, Gujarat and refereed as a lifeline of the city. Due to rise of
urbanization river fell into neglect. This gave rise to pollution into the
river, slum encroachment on the river banks.
Sabarmati riverfront development project is great example of riverfront in
India. This project is an initiative by Ahmadabad Municipal Corporation
to develop the Sabarmati riverfront in the city. This project began as an
urban renewal project to enhance the habitat condition and spatial
structure of the river and adjoining area,
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Aim of this project is to transform historic character of Ahmadabad yet

neglected river into a vibrant focus for the city of Ahmadabad.

Issues:
 Pollution of river
 Affected Sunday market on river bank
 Lack of open spaces
 Slum encroachment
 Flooding
 Dumping garbage into river
 Strom water drain and nalaseject untreated sewage into the river
 Inaccessible riverfront

SABARMATI and AHAMADABAD GROWTH

http://www.slideshare.net/2711798/river-front-development-75862095
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Land use plan

Project Implementation

RIVER HYDRAULICS
The objective of the river hydraulic study was to ensure for:

• River width in such a way that, expected High Flood Level (HFL) in the
river in its natural condition, does not significantly increase after it is
constricted and trained.

• Height of Retaining walls and Embankment in relevance to HFL

• The Depth of Diaphragm wall to protect scouring of the Riverbed
• Stability of existing bridges by protecting piers against increased velocity
as per the design 1--1FL

River Hydraulic and Alignment

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River Training as per Hydraulic requirements

Basic Infrastructural Works:

 Diaphragm Wall, Anchor Slab, Ghats, and Ramps

 Retaining Wall, Staircases and Ramps

 Extension of Outfalls, Interceptor Sewage & Junction Chamber, Pumping Station

 Pier Protection of existing Bridges
 Earth Fill
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Construction Process:

Original condition
Diaphragm wall and Anchor slab

Retaining wall and Earth fill

Further development

Sewerage Network
To stop flow of sewage and to keep the river clean

Diversion (Interceptor) of Sewage

 East Bank: 15
 West Bank: 12.3
Total work:

 RCC pipe (1.2 m to 2.2 m Dia) 17800 Rmt

 RCC Box drains (1.7 m x 1.8 m to 2.25 m x 1.8 m twin box) 3200 Rmt
 Rising main: 5000 Rmt and GRP pie line: 1300 Rmt.
 Total drains: 48 Nos (28 on West & 20 on East)
 Junction chambers: Total 41 Nos. (23 on West and 18 on East)
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Sewage network

Sewage plant sewage pipe line

Road Network

East Bank:

 Four lane road creating north - South link of 10.55 km connecting

river with East
Ahmedabad through 10 approaches.
 The major connection with the road leading to the Airport avoiding
traffic congestions.

 Connection with the fort wall city having many markets in central
Ahmedabad and biggest city bus terminus i.e., Lal Darwaja etc.

West Bank:

 This is also four lane road of9.25 km length parallel to the major
North - South Ashram Road on this side.
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 This will help to manage traffic of commercial development of West

Ahmedabad and proposed Central Business District through 11
approaches.

Road networks

 It is made possible to retain surface water in the river all year

round also utilized for boat rides etc.
 The water recharges the ground strata extensively with storage of
12.5 million cubic meter river water.
 Interceptor sewers and sewage diversion network has diverted
more than 250 MLD sewage from the river and eliminated the
pollutants.
 Diaphragm walls in the bed of the river has protected from scour
and stopped erosion of the riverbanks
 Retaining walls along both banks has made 202 Ha. Land available
for further development for the city and contributed for flood
protection.
 The embankments on either side of the river have provided wide
walkways, many other facilities and green space for the public
with extensive tree plantation.
 10000 slum dwellers residing on the riverbed have been
rehabilitated and resettled in very good PARKA houses.
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 Traditional user of River like washer men and unorganized

vendors are now provided with well-organized facilities.
 Easy access to the river water through Ghats, stairs/Ramps.

Key Learning from the Project

The abused river can be brought back.

 To the city by utilizing the resources of the river itself

 To convert the abandoned land ofriverbed and nuisance at the centre
of the City into;
l. people's attraction,
2. tourist destination
 to create infrastructural and recreational facilities
 to transform the city more liveable with
 environmental improvement and
 Inclusive development
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Godavari Riverfront Development Nanded

Introduction:

Godavari is a major river of south-central India originates in the trimak in

Nashik district in Maharashtra and flows through the Deccan plateau in to
the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is a second longest river of India after ganga
which forms one of the largest river basin in central India.

Nanded is a second largest city in marathwada region of eastern

Maharashtra. The city is located on the banks of Godavari river and
mainly famous as religious center for Sikhism.

Gadavari river divides the city into part north and south. North riverfront
crowded with gurudwaras and ghat. South riverfront is newer and sparser
development. Therefore south riverfront is comparatively undeveloped
which offers designer a great opportunity to design riverfront at south
side of nanded. This project is initiative of Nanded Waghala Municipal
Corporation for stretch 5km.
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Kuching Riverfront Sarawak, Malaysia.

Introduction:
Sarawak is 600km apart from peninsular Malaysia by South China Sea. It
is a largest state of Malaysia and also known as the land of rivers in
Malaysia. Kuching is one of the main city and capital in the state of
Sarawak and situated on the bank of Sarawak river at south-west.
Kuching riverfront is an initiative of chief minister in 1993. This project
is totally funded by the state government having 1.0km long riverside
promenade from the heartland of city to kuching downtown.
Kuchingriverfront was developed for revitalization of the frontage of
Sarawak river.