INTRODUCTION

Hazira is the inner old core of Gwalior city.

The city which developed and flourished over centuries today
faces same problems regarding its central area.

The central area of Gwalior from the early stage of growth

developed into a nucleus of all major commercial activities. The
old core of study area is thus multi-functional in character.

Even today, the core continues to act as primary local business

centre for entire Hazira zone. This urban agglomeration forms a
strong base for retail.

It is rich in heritage and culture with many of its existing old

structure. But, today it is dealing with very poor physical
infrastructure.

Due to heavy urbanization, the area faces threat of negligence.

The multilevel issues of preservation and redevelopment make
the situation even more difficult to handle & understand.
CHOWK BAZAR
STREET, HOUSES &
MARKET
FIGURE GROUND MAP
LAND-USE MAP
Cognitive Plan
Landmark

Nodes

Pathways Arteries
Pedestrian Main Road

Vehicular Movement
District
FOOT FALL MAP
DENSITY DURING 9-12 AM MORNING TIME
1 RED DOT = 5 PEOPLE
DENSITY DURING 12-3 PM NOON TIME
1 RED DOT = 5 PEOPLE
DENSITY DURING 3-6 PM EVENING TIME
1 RED DOT = 5 PEOPLE
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
 LACK OF PROPER PARKING
Problems identification of Hazira -

a. Haphazard and uncontrolled growth.

b. Increasing pressure on existing infrastructure .
c. Neglect of urban design guidelines.
d. Lack of open spaces and other public spaces and parks
gardens is creating dissatisfaction among peoples.
e. There is still a considerable portion of structures in
dilapidated and average condition in need of redevelopment.

Problems identification of the street in Hazira -

Presently, Chowk bazar lacks definite order and spatial ENCROACHMENT

consistency and if not properly accounted for may turn into an
urban blight.
It is quite evident, that the change is inevitable in the urban
scenario. The city and its components must change according
to the changing aspirations of the citizens.
The old core can be identified and differentiated from the rest
of the city because of its typical characters. The major
characteristics are its high int0ensity of density, development.
Etc.
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTH WEAKNESS OPPORTUNITI- THREAT
ES
Architecture Congestion Better transport Less maintenance
( network of old structure

Varieties of Organically & Conserve as a Increase shop

shopping Unplanned Housing heritage zone fronts
and increase
tourism

Heritage core No consideration for Total

pedestrians transformations &
modification

Culture Narrow roads around Encroachment

heritage monuments

Prime location and Lack of parking &

easy accessibility unmanaged traffic