Transit-Oriented Development: Evaluating View Sheds and Public Spaces around Transit Nodes at Bittan Market and 10 No. Market, Bhopal

Transit-Oriented Development: Evaluating View Sheds and Public Spaces around Transit Nodes at Bittan Market and 10 No. Market, Bhopal

Faisal Hanfi1, Ar. Shivani Paliwal2, Ar. Shefali Soni3

1Student, School of Architecture, RGPV, Bhopal

2Asst. Professor, School of Architecture, RGPV, Bhopal

3Asst, Professor, School of Architecture, RGPV, Bhopal

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Abstract - Walking distances conventionally define service areas for public transportation and urban growth boundaries for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Urban designers and planners typically draw rings and lines around transit stops and arrange transit-supportive land within these boundaries. However, this approach neglects the processes of creating public spaces in visual proximity to transit stops, which can have a significant impact on urban growth patterns and land usage. This paper proposes a methodology to analyse public spaces by considering how commercialization and public space patterns unfold through view sheds around transit stops. The results reveal amoebic TOD patterns of public spaces that differ from conventional walking radii. This alternative view shed approach offers a more nuanced and dynamic tool for designing TODs and fostering effective urban spaces around transit hubs.

Key Words:  Walking distances, public transportation, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), View sheds, Urban growth patterns.