analysis on andra pradesh State capital, planned world capitals by Acharya Nagarjuna university, guntur

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Planned Capitals of the World
AFRICA 3
• ABUJA CITY , Nigeria, West Africa
• GABORONE CITY, Botswana, South Africa
• KONZA TECHNO CITY, Kenya, East Africa
ASIA 7
• PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia
• ASTANA, Kazakhstan
• QUEZON CITY, Philippines
• SONGDO CITY, South Korea
SOUTH AMERICA 14
• BRASILIA, Brazil
AUSTRALIA 16
• CANBERRA, Australia
INDIA 18
• NEW GURGAON , India
• NAYA RAIPUR, India
• BHUBANESWAR, India
• GREATER NOIDA, UP – India

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• NEW DELHI, India
• GANDHINAGAR, India
CHINA 26
• SHENZHEN CITY, China
• SHANGHAI CITY, China
• PUDONG, Shanghai – China
Experience 30
State Capital Region – Location
Considerations 31
• Geographical Distance
• Density and population
• Accessibility to maximum people with minimum distance
• Resources – Water, Land and Human Resources
• Infrastructure – Road, Rail, Air, Sea & Inland water transport,
Natural Gas & Oil pipelines, Power grid & Generation
Inspiration
• SONGDO CITY, South Korea 38

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ABUJA CITY , Nigeria, West Africa
Abuja — Revolved around a concept more out of empirical studies of the spatial organization of Nigerian
cities rather than any specific theory of urban structure, the neighbourhood concept was adopted for
the development of the Abuja Capital City.
Architect / Planner: International Planning Associates (IPA), a consortium of three American firms
Planning Research Corporation; Wallace, McHarg, Roberts and Todd;
and Archisystems, a division of the
Hughes Organization.
Area : 713 km²
Population : 107,069 (1991)
zoning

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• ABUJA CITY , Nigeria, West Africa

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GABORONE CITY, Botswana, South Africa
Gaborone city was planned prioritizing the quality of development so that it truly becomes a forward –
looking modern urban area with multiple functions.
Area
: City 169 km2
(65 sq mi)
Population(2011)
: City 231,626
Density : 1,400/km2
(3,500/sq mi)
Zoning Road Network

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KONZA TECHNO CITY, Kenya, East Afirca
CONCEPT:
The commercial engine of the new city will be a cluster of technology businesses, financial services firms
and other enterprises. Konza will be developed with world class infrastructure, especially ICT
infrastructure, which will enable firms located there to compete on a global stage.
VISION:
Kenya’s Vision 2030 aims to improve the quality of lifefor the citizens of Kenya by transforming
employment markets, enhancing social infrastructure and securing good governance. The city
represents an ambitious vision of a modern, inclusive and sustainable Kenya.
AREA:
It will be built in 5000 acres of land 64 km south of Nairobi.
Zoning Road Network

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia
The envisaged goal in the development of Putrajaya would be the creation of a Federal
Government Administrative Centre that is :‐
A Garden City in harmony with the environment.
A modern, futuristic, intelligent and unique world‐class city
Architect / Planner : Dato’ Jebasingam Issace John
Area : Total49 km2
(19 sq mi)
Population (2010) : Total67,964
Density : 1,400/km2
(3,600/sq mi )

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ASTANA, Kazakhstan
The planners of Astana have built a city that is meant to speak to an international audience.
The city has been designed to accommodate a population of 600,000 by 2030.
Client: Akim of ASTANA
Dates:1998 – 1999
Master Plan‐Kisho Kurokawa
Zoning

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Road Network

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines
Quezon City is one of the cities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region of
the Philippines, located on the island of Luzon.
Architect / Planner : William E. Parsons
Area : 166.2 km²
Population : 2.679 million (2007)
To provide quality services where people live, work and do businesses in a hospitable progressive and
peaceful environment
Zoning Road Network

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Quezon City

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SONGDO, South Korea
“GLOBAL BUSINESS HUB“ promote green and low‐carbon growth, for sustainable development.
Architect / Planner : Kohn Pedersen Fox, New York
Zoning

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BRASILIA, Brazil
When seen from above, the city’s pilot plan (“Plano Piloto”) resembles the shape
of an airplane Others see it as a bird with open wings.

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CANBERRA, Australia
Griffin’s design of Canberra was influenced by two popular movements.
“City Beautiful’’ and “English Garden City
Vision
Vision of developing a capital city which sustain for the generations.
Zoning Road Network

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NEW GURGAON , India
The two main clusters in New Gurgaon along the upcoming Dwarka‐Gurgaon Expressway are Sectors
102 to 113 and Sectors 76 to 95.
According to the New Gurgaon‐Manesar Master Plan 2021
the residential sectors of Gurgaon will.
ultimately reach Manesar,Gurgaon isn't planned as a settlement for socio‐economic interactions, but
only for purely economic activity.
Area :Total182.7 sq mi (473 km2
)
Population : Estimate (2011)876,824
zoning

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Road Network

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NAYA RAIPUR, India
‘NAYA RAIPUR’ to be developed as a modern but ‘green city’
Area : 135361sq.km.
Population : 20.8million
Zoning Road Network

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BHUBANESWAR, India
CONCEPT:
German Architect and city planner Dr. Otto. H. Koensiberger prepared the first
Master plan with concept of neighborhood, gridiron pattern
VISSION:
Cuttack and Bhubaneswar as twin cities in COMPLEMENTARY role.
Transformation of the Bhubaneswar ‐ Cuttack Urban Complex to a world class urban centre as an
important gate way for national and international investments.
Promotion of cultural, built and natural heritage in a sustainable manner.
Architect / Planner : Otto Königsberger
Area : City135 km2
(52 sq mi) Metro393.57 km2
(151.96 sq)
Population (2011)
City : 837,737
Density : 4,800/km2
(12,000/sq mi
Zoning Road Network
BDPA Overview:
Area: 419 sq.kms.
Existing Population: 8.57 lakhs (2001)
Projected Population: 30 lakhs (2030

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GREATER NOIDA, UP ‐ India
The concept of inter‐flowing green spaces as in Chandigarh, and in Delhi Master Plan, has also been
provided in GNA,A grid iron pattern of road network has been proposed
Area : Total203 km2
(78 sq
Population (2011) : Total642,381
Density : 2,463/km2
(6,380/sq mi)
There are 17 use zones classified in 8 categories

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NEW DELHI, India
Concept:
A planned city for an environment of convenience should have a hierarchical cellular
structure; with nuclei to contain essential facilities and services at different levels.
Vision:
The Plan stipulates that the land upto the depth of one peripheral village revenue
boundary along the border of NCTD, wherever available, would be maintained as
Green Belt.
Area : Metropolis 1,484.0 km2
(573.0 sq mi)
Metro 46,208 km2
(17,841 sq mi)
Population(2011)
: Metropolis11,007,835
Density : 11,297.01/km2
(29,259.12/sq mi

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GANDHINAGAR, India
CONCEPT:
The character of a plan for a new city is influenced by various factors, such as the regional setting. site
conditions, dominant function
VISION:
The city designed by Indian town planners in the best traditions of Gujarat's rich heritage of town
planning and principles of Mahatma Gandhi who had his "Ashram" just south of the proposed site of the
city on the banks of river Sabarmati.
Area : Total177 km2
(68 sq mi
Population(2001) : Total195,891
Density : 1,100/km2
(2,900/sq mi)
Zoning Road Network

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SHENZHEN CITY, China
CONCEPT:
(1) create a better balance between vehicular traffic, pedestrians and cyclists;
(2) improve conditions for walking and cycling;
(3) improve conditions for resting and simply passing time;
(4) upgrade the visual quality of the streetscape;
(5) promote a shift in mind‐sets towards a more people‐orientated city culture.
VISION:
(1)the spatial strategy to support a well‐organized network connecting different pedestrian units;
(2) the development control to promote good pedestrian environment in each unit; and
(3) the design guidance to encourage comfortable and walk able pedestrian facilities as general standard
for all the units.
Area
Sub‐provincial city 1,952.84 km2
(754.00 sq mi)
Urban 412 km2
(159 sq mi)
Population (2012)
Sub‐provincial city15,000,000
Density7,700/km2
(20,000/sq mi)
Urban3,538,275
Urban density8,600/km2
(22,000/sq mi)
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Road Network

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SHANGHAI CITY, China
Shanghai city is built with a concept of utilizing the space and endless development of the city
Vision:
shanghai city is to be designed in such a way that it should be comfortable for its raising population and
the building should be developed according to the need of the city

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PUDONG, Shanghai ‐ China
CONCEPT‐By 2020, Pudong New Area will become a forerunner of scientific development, a core
functional area of Shanghai's "Four‐Centers Initiatives", a pilot area of comprehensive reforms and an
open area of harmonious ecology.
Area : Total1,210.4 km2
(467.3 sq mi)
Population (2010)
: Total5,044,430
Density : 4,200/km2
(11,000/sq mi)

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Experience
All the world capitals have been planned according to the prevailing context, conditions,
technology and aspirations. Some cities have developed in the projected plan proposals where
as some cities have grown enormously like Brasilia and Islamabad. The present decade capitals
Astana and Putrajaya are performing well. Based on past experience and knowledge the future
cities should be compact, Intelligent, Green and People friendly.

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LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
•Geographical Distance
Average mean minimum distance from all district head quarters which is least is to Vijayawada ‐ Guntur Region.
•Density and population
Population Density within 175km. from Vijaywada – Guntur Region is highest in Andhra Pradesh.
•Accessibility to maximum people with minimum distance
The Population in this region that is five districts of Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari and East Godavari 3.13crores
•Resources – Water, Land and Human Resources
Availability of water, skilled human resources (Architects, Engineers and Construction / Infrastructure industry skilled work force)
and availability of land is a constraint but, can be overcome with land pooling and partnership models.
•Infrastructure – Road, Rail, Air, Sea & Inland water transport, Natural Gas & Oil pipelines, Power grid & Generation
The Vijayawada, Guntur region has all the above Infrastructure network in place and the sea ports are 80km. away.

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•Geographical Distance
Average mean minimum distance from all district head quarters to Vijayawada ‐ Guntur Region is least .

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•Density and population
Population Density within 175km. from Vijaywada – Guntur Region is highest in Andhra Pradesh.

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•Accessibility to maximum people with minimum distance
The Population in this region that is five districts of Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari and East Godavari 3.13crores

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•Resources – Water, Land and Human Resources
Availability of water, skilled human resources (Architects, Engineers and Construction / Infrastructure industry skilled work force)
and availability of land is a constraint but, can be over comed with land pooling and partnership models.
•Infrastructure – Road, Rail, Air, Sea & Inland water transport, Natural Gas & Oil pipelines, Power grid & Generation
The Vijayawada, Guntur region has all the above Infrastructure network in place and the sea ports are 80km. away.

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State Capital Region
Based on above considerations non delta agriculture land north west of Prakasam Barrage that is the Amaravathi inverse arc area
which is the most ideal location for State Capital.

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Amravati inverse Arc : State Capital Region

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The proposed capital should
• reflect the power and greatness of new Andhra Pradesh
• have Strong Economic base (manufacturing hub, ITES hub and Business and knowledge Services hub)
• be socially inclusive
• have best living environment
• have best services, facilities and utilities
• be compact
• be intelligent
• be green
• have the best transportaion network
• be a logistics hub
• be a tourist and convention hub
Songdo City should be one of most important planning and design inspirations for proposed state capital.
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Part – B
New Capital: Vision, Structure, Form and Growth Management
Acknowledgments
Faculty: Ar. Nirupama, Mr.Devakanth
And
Students of 4th
Year. 2011‐12 batch