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project ideas / Urban design interventions

Samudaya Marukatte - Markets for all Communities

  • Sneha
  • Apr 26, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 26, 2020


Kriti Wali | Community markets provide access to affordable commodities without having to travel to the central part of the city and promote a healthy & self-sufficient ward.



Project description


Project idea

The idea is to introduce Community markets at 5 locations that have been identified in the ward-based on various factors such as proximity to residential zones, diversity of the population, accessibility & proximity to hawker zones.


Need for the project

This ward is missing one of the most essential civic realms of Markets, which adds life, character, and a sense of belonging to a city. Due to the traffic issues in the city, the travel time to reach markets outside the ward has increased, which has discouraged people from going to markets and sticking to supermarkets or hypermarkets, which do not offer interaction or affordable commodities. Community markets would make the ward self-sufficient.


Objective of the project

1) Ensure interaction among the diverse population 2) Organize the vendors or street hawkers 3) Provide an inclusive public place 4) Availability of affordable commodities 5) Activate the surrounding, eliminating fear locales 6) Serve as Landmarks in these areas, making the ward more legible



Project site details

Site - 1


Key map of the potential sites

Site selection criteria

1. First criteria: Proximity to residential areas.


2. Second criteria: Presence of gated communities.


3. Third criteria: Land availability (min 6000 sq.m).


4. Fourth criteria: Inactive areas or fear locale.


Site details

Site context map
  • Area of the site - 6450 sqm

  • Main access roads are 4th Cross Rd, 6th cross rd, 5th cross rd, AECS Layout Main Rd

  • Key features are:

Current use - Playground; The

site is located in a thick

residential fabric. It is well shaded on all sides by trees. It occasionally hosts exhibitions.


Detailed Site Map


Site - 5


Site details

  • Area of the site - 15300 sqm

  • Main access roads are Thubarahalli Extension Road, Vibgyor High School Road.

  • Key features are

Current use- Vacant land The site is located in an area with diversity in the housing typology, as well as land use. It is adjacent to a chunk of farm land. Site context


Site detailed map



Design Proposals


Concept Presentations



Final presentations






Bibliography: Shirodkar, S., n.d.Market Scene, India, Watercolour, Pen & Ink. [image] Available at: <https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/563a7c74e4b0a739eeba1080/1454607361674-PK183VJDTTQ3AHXMG5HI/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMtWG60_mZDiN6ql_BVbHeVZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIdO1OuWJ9kZmh5_WhhfrqyIJ6P45hijj3A3rrxg36ScUKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/india_mangomarket.jpg> [Accessed 25 April 2020].

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