Morphological approach towards enhancing the livability in urban fringes: the case of Pune

Abstract

India is currently undergoing a rapid urban transformation; over the last few years, the country's cities have grown rapidly, and land usage has shifted from rural to urban on the outskirts. As a result of this process, opportunities for residential, commercial, and institutional development have arisen along the urban fringes, which are currently dominated by residential development. These zones promise a safe, comfortable, and orderly atmosphere, yet they obstruct movement flows and patterns, social inclusion and accessibility. The enclave developments and defunct spaces left around development are severe challenges in developing healthy and livable neighbourhoods. The Balewadi neighborhood in Pune City is similar. Balewadi is located on the city's northwestern outskirts, with neighborhoods sprouting up around the two urban settlements. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the effect of urban design in enhancing livability in a safe and sustainable neighborhood using a morphological method. The region will be morphologically mapped and analysed in terms of livability, as well as stakeholder assessments, in order to suggest interventions for improving the spatial quality of life of residents by proposing design guidelines and typologies for future development