Relevance of Pedestrian Circulation in Urban Design: A Study of M.P. Nagar, Bhopal
Prathmesh Shrimali1, Ar. Shivani Paliwal 2, Ar. Shefali Soni 3
1Under Graduate student Prathmesh Shrimali, 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.
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Abstract - Walking is one of the vital components in designing cities. It makes cities safe, accessible, and visually more appealing. The research is looking into creating a city that allows pedestrians to use the space as safely as possible, making the space easy to walk through, and invitingly friendly. (Southworth, 2005). A good city would be environmentally conscious, inclusive to all, and a better place to live generally.
The study discusses core issues in developing walkable cities, such as the ability to easily move about, safety for pedestrians, and the connection between places. At the same time, it can be seen that integrating walking spaces with public transportation makes cities perform better. For instance, one of the emerging ideas is using streets shared with both cars and people, thus reducing traffic volumes and designing a flexible space in line with change to meet new needs.
This focus involves designing cities that are responsive to climate and making public spaces more accessible for walking. (URBAN, 2021/22). The paper has used examples from places like Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Barcelona to demonstrate how pedestrian-friendly ideas have worked in real life.
The research also discusses the challenges that cities in developing countries face, which include crowded places, informal business, and scarce money for huge projects. Last but not least, the study provides a guideline to city planners and policymakers on prioritizing walking in urban design to make cities easy to live and move around in. The study encourages a paradigm shift toward better cities for walkers, which eventually leads to sustainable and vibrant cities.
Key Words: Walkability, Pedestrian Safety, Urban Design, Public Space Accessibility, Sustainable Cities, Integrated transport.
