Creating the Social Space in the Peri-Urban Neighbourhood: Case of Bhubaneswar

Abstract

Bhubaneswar, is rapidly urbanising, which is causing periurban neighbourhoods to sprout up on the edges of the city. A common characteristic of periurban neighbourhoods is their proximity to both urban and rural areas, as well as a mix of urban and rural infrastructure and lifestyles. While these communities have both urban and rural advantages, they can also have particular problems, like a lack of suitable social spaces for the population, characterise these periurban locations. In this neighbourhoods, social spaces must be created in order to boost community participation, social cohesion, and people' quality of life. The topic focus on the significance of establishing social spaces in Bhubaneswar's periurban neighbourhoods and suggests various tactics that can be used to accomplish this goal. Identifying the needs and desires of the community and involving them in the design and planning of social spaces, to make sure that the social spaces suit the needs of the people, that can be accomplished through community involvement activities like community meetings and surveys. The approach is to build new public areas that foster social interaction and community involvement, such community gardens and open spaces. In order to ensure that these social areas suit the needs and preferences of the residents, planning and development can be done with their input. In context to this, this thesis focuses on building social spaces in Periurban neighhbourhood which is essential for fostering social cohesiveness and neighbourhood participation. Residents' quality of life can be enhanced and a sense of belonging can be strengthened by incorporating the locals in the design and planning process, encouraging the use of current public spaces, and building new ones. By creating a community hub, locals may interact, engage, and develop relationships, which will ultimately result in a stronger and more cohesive community