The Water (t)rail
- Arun Mozhi_Student
- Apr 26, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 27, 2020
Tirthika Shah | Integration of the railway line with a natural water harvesting and supply system.
Project Description
Project idea
Inter-city railway corridors tend to form physical as well as social borders within a city. Water scarcity is another issue prevalent in the ward. The aim of the water (t)rail is to tackle these issues simultaneously.
Need for the project
The buffer zone along the railway corridor is badly maintained, making it difficult for both vehicles as well as pedestrians to move across the line. Water scarcity also continues to be a massive issue within the ward. It is essential to use every inch of space and water available to improve the ever-growing ward of Doddanekundi.
Objective of the project
1. A solution to water supply problems
2. Create awareness about the water supply issues
3. Create awareness about natural water supply methods
4. Improving the roads around the railway line 5. Improving the pedestrian experience around the railway line
Project site details
Site selection criteria
1. First criteria: Site should be used regularly by pedestrians.
2. Second criteria: Must be government property.
3. Third criteria Must abide by all railway construction bylaws.
4. Fourth criteria: Must be located in close proximity to residential areas facing a water crisis
Site details
Area of the site - 120000
Main access roads are Chinnapanahalli main road, Doddanekundi Outer Ring Road
Key features are Slope difference of approximately 1.5m between Chinnapanahalli main road and Railway path. Surrounded by high-density residential areas. Chinnapanahalli main road is used as a diversion by commuters from ORR to avoid traffic at Marathahalli and signal at Kundanhalli. Sparse vegetation around the railway line that is supposed to act as a buffer. Residences along Chinnapanahlli main road consist of mainly low-income families. Presence of multiple residential mixed buildings along Chinnapanahalli main road (Ground floor is commercial, upper stories are residential)
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