Abstract:
Through research analysis and site evaluation, this thesis is conducted to realize the historical and cultural importance of lakes in Jabalpur city and what problems have caused the degradation of the lakes. A detail case example of Sangram Sagar Lake is dealt with to know how these kinds of landscapes help in shaping up the city’s open spaces. It also asks two questions: first, what is the potential of the contemporary urban lakefront to structure and perpetuate meaningful spectacle; and second, how our heritage and cultural values along with the surroundings can be utilized to its maximum potential to build up a space that is open to all irrespective of cast, creed, age and gender. It also helps in promoting tourism and act as city’s green pockets. Two case study cities—Mansagar Lake, and Hauz Khas Lake—are evaluated in order to understand contemporary design strategies in urban lake/lakefront projects. With the help of existing lakefront scenarios and their solutions and previously evaluated data, a design plan has been proposed as the Landscape Development Plan for Sangram Sagar Lake, Jabalpur. It is idealised to become an experience for the people visiting the place and its neighbourhoods, creating awareness about the past; its history and culture. People of all age groups can enjoy heritage as not only the past but a living tradition. The guided tours will go a long way in keeping the socio-cultural roots of the city alive and give a boost to tourism as well.
