Addressing Dust and Pollution Challenges in MP Nagar, Bhopal Through Sustainable Median Plantations

Addressing Dust and Pollution Challenges in MP Nagar, Bhopal Through Sustainable Median Plantations

Harsh Mankar1, Ar. Shivani Paliwal 2, Ar. Shefali Soni 3

1Under Graduate student Harsh Mankar, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal.

2Assistant Professor Ar. Shivani Paliwal, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal.

3Assistant Professor Ar. Shefali Soni, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal.

Abstract

MP Nagar, Bhopal, faces significant environmental challenges due to excessive dust and pollution from ongoing construction and heavy vehicular movement. The lack of green infrastructure along main roads exacerbates these problems, leading to increased local temperatures, degraded air quality, and adverse health effects. This research explores the feasibility of utilizing road medians for green infrastructure to mitigate these environmental concerns. By implementing sustainable median plantations, urban spaces can be transformed into healthier, more livable environments.

Keywords: Dust and Pollution, Median Plantations, Green Infrastructure, Urban Heat Island, Sustainable Development