ASSIGNMENT-01

URBAN RENEWAL & CONSERVATION

BY- PRATIK YADAV

BPLAN 6th Sem
 HIGH LINE PARK, NYC
The High Line (also known as High Line Park) is a
1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) elevated linear park,
greenway and rail trail.
It was created on a former New York Central Railroad
spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City.
The park's attractions include naturalized plantings
that are inspired by the landscape that grew on the
disused tracks, and views of the city and the Hudson
River.
The High Line's success has inspired cities
throughout the United States to redevelop obsolete
infrastructure as public space.
 MATRIMANDIR, AUROVILLE
The Matrimandir (Sanskrit for Temple of The Mother) is an edifice
of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated
at the centre of Auroville.

The Matrimandir took 37 years to build, from the laying of the

foundation stone at sunrise on 21 February 1971 - the Mother’s
93rd birthday - to its completion in May 2008.

It is called soul of the city and is situated in a large open space

called Peace. Matrimandir does not belong to any particular
religion or section.

The Matrimandir is there for "those who want to learn to

concentrate.." "No fixed meditations, none of all that, but they
should stay there in silence, in silence and concentration. A place
for trying to find one's consciousness."
 MANIKARNIKA GHAT, VARANASI
Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest among the sacred riverfronts
(ghats), alongside the river Ganga, in the city of Varanasi.
It is believed that a dead human's soul finds salvation (moksha), when
cremated here and is revered in Hindu mythology.
Thus, scores of the elderly across the whole country seek to walk up to
its edges, and spend their last days absorbing the charisma of the ghat -
which makes even death painless and insignificant to be pondered
upon.

Values upholding the necessity for it's renewal :-

Historical- It is one of the oldest ghats present in this city. In fact, the
Manikarnika Ghat is also stated in a Gupta inscription of the 5th century.
Economical- As a place of important cultural identity, it has a distinct
charm in minds of people who come to Varanasi.
Cultural- Hindu mythology teaches that the ghat is especially sacred
and that people cremated there receive moksha.
Emotional- Where Death and Life meets, it creates a sensitivity in
people.
 NAYA BAZAAR AREA, AJMER

Naya Bazaar Area including Akbari Qila (Ajmeri Kila), Soni ji Ki

Nasiyan and other assets such as Ghee Mandi Road and
Karakka Chowk with residential fabric of havelis.

PROJECTS REQUIRED
Naya Bazzar Heritage Walk
a. underground cabling and stormwater drainage, road
resurfacing
b. Street furniture, lighting, signage,
dustbins, benches,
c. Conservation of facades
d. Parking area, public toilets

VALUES ASSOCIATED
HISTORICAL, ECONOMICAL, CULTURAL,
USE- Miniature paintings, a specialty of
Rajasthan are also sold here.