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The document provides information about Shahpur Jat, an urban village in Delhi: 1) Shahpur Jat was historically a rural village that became urbanized as Delhi expanded. It now has a hip, bohemian character with design studios, shops, and cafes along its narrow streets. 2) The village was surrounded by the heritage walls of Siri Fort, built in the 14th century. Cultivable lands were acquired by the government in the 1960s, changing the village's social dynamics. 3) Currently, Shahpur Jat has a population of 30,000, including migrants. It maintains an organic urban growth pattern despite demolitions and rebuilding. The proposal aims to enhance the

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The document provides information about Shahpur Jat, an urban village in Delhi: 1) Shahpur Jat was historically a rural village that became urbanized as Delhi expanded. It now has a hip, bohemian character with design studios, shops, and cafes along its narrow streets. 2) The village was surrounded by the heritage walls of Siri Fort, built in the 14th century. Cultivable lands were acquired by the government in the 1960s, changing the village's social dynamics. 3) Currently, Shahpur Jat has a population of 30,000, including migrants. It maintains an organic urban growth pattern despite demolitions and rebuilding. The proposal aims to enhance the

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TACTICAL URBANISM

SHAHPUR JAT

AKSHITA|ARUSHI
LOCATION : SHAHPUR JAT , SIRI FORT , DELHI 110049

ABOUT THE SITE:


Near the ruins of centuries-old Siri Fort, Shahpur Jat is a tiny urban village that’s become a hip, bohemian enclave, home to
designers’ studios and quirky shops. Along narrow streets decorated with vivid murals, cozy stores offer elaborately packaged
teas, pillowcases printed with Indian motifs, embroidered saris and tunics. Several low-key coffee shops and bistros serve a mix
of Indian and Western food.
HISTORY

The village of Shahpur Jat , where it stands today , is surrounded by the heritage walls of Siri. According to Indian ,
history , the walls of Siri were build by Ala-ud-din Khilji , dating back to 1304 A.D. Historically a ravine used to
flow along the left side of the western part of the walls of Siri : this is merely no more than an open sewer line today.

The Urban Village & its situation :


• Cultivable lands acquired by the government in 1960`s
• The concept of urban villages in India applies only to the villages of Delhi.
• The Jats who were the employers now became subservient.
• New developments on the acquired lands.

Urban Village : These settlements existed as rural villages prior to any planning intervention. After rapid
urbanization, they fell into urban areas, so they were renamed urban villages. The term ‘Urban Village’ was first
coined in 1961 at the time of formulation of the Master Plan of Delhi4 . Urban villages in Delhi are protected
habitation lands, which have been exempted from the urban development authorities and are not affected by any
building by-laws (Delhi Municipal Act, 1957). In a typical rural village, the village authority is well-defined. But in an
urban village, there is no distinct political institution or governance structure. Each person tries to exercise authority.
FUNCTION & LINKAGE CITY LEVEL

1. International Airport – 12.0 km


2. Domestic Airport – 10 km
3. New Delhi Railway Station – 11.2 km
4. Nizzamuddin Railway Station – 08.5 km
5. I.S.B.T. Sarai Kale Khan – 08.8. km
6. I.S.B.T. Anand Vihar – 20.0 km
7. A.I.I.M.S – 02.0 km
8. Nehru Place – 06.0 km

The linkages at this level are formed primarily through the usage of the Ring Road and through Outer Ring Road,
towards the north and south of the site respectively
• The site’s primary linkage here is the Khelgaon Marg and the peripheral roads.
• The site here is surrounded by the Asiad Village Complex to the north , City forest to the east ,
Pancsheel & DDA Greens to the south , and Institutional , residential & DDA market to the
west.
DEMOGRAPHY

Presently the demography of Shahpur Jat is actually made up Mostly of Jats. Jatav, Baniya, Balmiki and Gujjars are also
residents of the village. In 1965, the land was acquired by Central Government to construct Asiad Village. Increasingly people
from other places in India are moving into the urban village and also foreigners are attracted by the low rents, parking space,
lifestyle, monuments and green belt.

The Site – Basic Statistics


Zone South Zone Occupation Pattern
Ward Name Hauz Khas Farmer 54%
Land Owner Ship Private
Area (Shahpurjat) 17.23 Hectare Landless Labourer 34%
or 42.58 Acres Govt. Jobs 06%
Pvt. Jobs 04%
Demography & Socio-economic Profile Artisans 02%

Population 30,000
Resident Population 18,709 However from the present day data it is inferred
Non-Resident Population 12,000 that the Total population that is employed primarily
Goss Density 1700 Pp Ha in the service sector with a good number of them
Net Density 2700 Pp Ha being above 60 years of age and retired. Hence the
high literacy numbers.
Total number of Households 3,969

Total Resident Population 18,709


Total Resident Male 10,092
Total Resident Female 8,617
Ground Coverages
Total Scheduled Castes 1,415 1. Built Up 13.84 Hectare (80.3%)
Male 796 2. Circulation 1.46 Hectares (8.4%)
Female 619 3. Park & Open Space 1.93 Hectares (11.2%)
Total 17.23 Hectares
Total Literate 15,030
Male 8,222 Distribution Of Built Up Areas
Female 6,808 Residential 11.10 Hectares
Commercial 2.39 Hectares
Total Illiterate 3,679 Public& semi Public 0.34 Hectares
Male 1,870 Green in village 1.92 Hectares
Female 1,809 Roads 1.45 Hectares

Total Working Population 7,775 A high number of the population here is comprised of
Male 5,954 migrant population either staying on rent or renting out
Female 1,821 commercial /retail establishments.

Source: Study by Dept. of M.Planning (2008)


URBAN GROWTH PATTERN

FIGURE GROUND SUGGESTS THAT


IT HAS A ORGANIC GROWTH
PATTERN
URBAN GROWTH PATTERN

Unplanned urban growth, relentless demolitions


and rebuilding, rampant small scale
industrialization and a population stemming from
several waves of migrations.
BUILDING TYPOLOGY
EXISTING ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION
EXISTING ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION
EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
PERCEPTION VISUAL

IDENTITY

Shahpur Jat is very popular for trousseau shopping. The tiny little urban village is known for having a plethora
of designer stores and boutiques.
People recall it as a go-to shopping destination for every bride-to-be, because of great number of independent
boutiques selling everything from designer sarees and jeweler to men’s tuxedos. 

Not only that, entrepreneurs, artists and other creative professionals, brought in a cultural revolution of sorts
to the sleepy and neglected neighborhood. Locality is also known for its art galleries, co-working spaces,
concept restaurants, vintage stores as well as a thriving street art scene.
POINT 1 : Lack of signages POINT 2 :No proper parking area

POINT 3 : No visual continuity and


area for illegal activities

POINT 4 :No proper parking area

POINT 5 ; - Not aesthetically pleasing wall art is


present but are not taken care of POINT 6:
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
DESIGN PROPOSAL
ENTRANCE AREA
PARKING
PARKING

PARKING TO CATER FOR 250 CARS WITH A WALK WAY IN BOUNDRIES


THAT CONNECT THE HERITAGE WALK AND THE STREET THAT LEADS TO
THE MARKET THAT ACTS AS A WAY FINDER
HERITAGE WALK

To enhance the remains of


Siri Fort we will use artificial
lighting and build a path
surrounding the wall with
information panels

TOHFE WALA GUMBAD

Landscaping done to enhance


the user experience
HERITAGE WALK

To enhance the remains of


Siri Fort we will use artificial
lighting and build a path
surrounding the wall with
information panels

TOHFE WALA GUMBAD

Landscaping done to enhance


the user experience
RECREATIONAL AREAS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
STREETSCAPE
STREETSCAPE
STREETSCAPE

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