Re: Udpfi Guidelines 2015 Pdf Full 12
Aquilino Neadstine
The Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) guidelines were updated in 2014 to accommodate changes in urban development since the original 1996 guidelines. The updated guidelines provide a framework for preparing spatial development plans at various levels from regional to local. It outlines approaches for sustainable planning, infrastructure planning, transportation planning, land use management, and other technical aspects of the planning process. The guidelines emphasize public participation, flexibility, and alignment of sectoral plans with overall master plans.Read less
The document provides guidelines for urban planning techniques and practices in India according to UDPFI (Urban Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) standards. It outlines the need for guidelines to promote orderly and efficient urban development. The urban planning system involves perspective plans, development plans, annual plans and project plans. Norms and standards are provided for land use distribution, infrastructure, commercial facilities, recreation, transportation, and population densities for different sizes of urban areas. Recommendations include increasing densities in metro areas and encouraging renewable energy and waste management techniques.Read less
The Master Plan of Auroville would break new grounds in settlement planning which can help other cities in India and other countries experiencing high urbanisation trends. It would demonstrate how 'urban' and 'rural' areas can complementarily develop in an integral and holistic way for their mutual benefit and well-being.
A Master Plan prepared for urban areas serves as an important instrument to guide the process of urban development. Over the years it has emerged as an important approach to urban planning in the country. The concept of the Master Plan has no doubt made a discernible impact in regulating and channelising the development and growth of cities and towns. However, the issue of the Master Plan and its efficacy has been discussed in a National Workshop organised by the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation, which suggested a dynamic, transparent and effective approach to improve the efficacy of the Master Plan.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of India, entrusted a study to the Institute of Town Planners, India, on Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (UDPFI) Guidelines. These guidelines have recommended a planning system consisting of a set of four interrelated plans with the Perspective Plan at its apex and Plans of Projects at the base, with the Development Plan and the Annual Plan facilitating the implementation of the Urban Perspective Plan. In line with these guidelines, this Master Plan (Perspective: 2025) of Auroville has been conceived.
The Master Plan (Perspective: 2025) provides a policy framework which will serve as a guide in the preparation of five-year Development Plans and Annual Plans for implementation of the proposals. It is presented in three parts. Part One describes the existing scenario and lays down the imperatives for development. Part Two lays down principles and directions for long-term growth and gives Development Proposals to make Auroville the most eco-friendly city. It lays down broad policies in terms of land utilisation, residential densities and qualitative and quantitative aspects of infrastructure development. Part Three gives the development promotion regulations and the procedure to be adopted for development.
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother diagnosed the contemporary crisis of humanity as an evolutionary crisis which could be resolved only if the consciousness of universal fraternity can manifest and bring about the actualisation of human unity. In order to aid this difficult objective, the Mother founded Auroville on 28th February 1968 as a Universal Township, 150 kms south of Chennai in south India and gave it a Charter. This Charter declares that Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole and that to live in Auroville one must be a willing servitor of Divine Consciousness. It further declares that Auroville will be the place of unending education and constant progress, a bridge between the past and the future, and that it will be the site of material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual human unity.
The Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, enacted by the Government of India, is one of the important milestones in the development of Auroville. It provides a statutory support for preparation of Master Plan of Auroville to ensure orderly and planned development of Auroville. The Auroville township is designed to be in an area of 2000 ha. in a circular form of which about 850 ha. have already been acquired by the Auroville Foundation. The Master Plan envisages systematic development of the Township and prevention of any non-conforming developments in the area.
The Master Plan based on the original concept given by the Mother envisages intertwining of four major functional zones, namely, Residential, Cultural, International, and Industrial, -- around a Peace Area in the centre. About 25% of the township would be built up portion, surrounded by a green belt based on the concept of eco-friendly and sustainable development.
Innovative models and techniques in the field of afforestation, land development, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, building technology, community participation, energy saving, etc; incorporated in the Master Plan would be integral to the township development and management. Integrated urban and rural development strategies have also been envisaged.
The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the site complies with the relevant master plan/local development plans and guidelines. This makes sure that the necessary compliance requirements for the building projects, along with applicable building regulatory requirements are adhered to. Additionally, it emphasizes on enhancing natural biodiversity through preservation and plantation of native vegetation. This criterion further intends to assess proximity to different nodal transport and amenities to manage last mile connectivity as well as reduce dependence on personal motorized vehicles, promote land-use optimization,
and improve green cover on site.
1. Ensure that the site plan is in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines. This should comply with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, heritage areas (identified in the master plan or issued separately as specific guidelines), water-body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water-spread and buffer belt of minimum 30 m around the FTL), various hazard-prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area. Further, any other relevant legal approval pertaining to the project for clearance from the necessary government authority has to be compliant .(Mandatory)
2.Ensure that the average distance of basic public amenities/services as per the building typology (table 1) from the main entrance of the project, is less than the GRIHA base case as per Table below.
Applicability Check: If there are no existing mature trees on-site, the project is exempted from this appraisal 3.
To exempt the project from this Appraisal , please submit the following: Site survey plan along with Google Earth images of the site over a span of the last 10 years.
4.Ensure that a minimum of one tree for every 80 sqm of land/site area (within GRIHA project boundary) is planted and maintained in order to increase vegetation on-site. Additionally, the existing mature trees within the site premises should be considered to meet the appraisal requirements. 1 Point
.Provide at least four designated number of parking spaces for informal modes of transport within the site premises.
.Provide NMT vehicle with at least 10% of the total parking space designated to them onsite along with charging facility. Additionally, provide designated vehicular tracks for NMT vehicles.
.Provide bicycle users with at least 10% of the total parking space designated to them along with changing rooms, showers, lockers within the site premises.
2.Submit Google Maps images highlighting the walking distances to each amenity from the main entrance of the project along with date-stamped photographs indicating basic services/amenities as marked in the Google Maps images to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 2.
3.Submit a site survey plan (.dwg format) with legends mentioning species and highlighting (indifferent colour coding/layer) the existing trees that have been transplanted, cut and/or preserved/ protected to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 3 and 4.
7.In case of NMT vehicles, submit a site plan (.dwg format) highlighting the location of designated parking spaces provided; charging points, and demarcate dedicated vehicular tracks for NMT onsite.
Also, submit the calculation for percentage of parking space designated for NMT on-site.
8.In case bicycle usage is promoted on-site, submit the building floor plans (.dwg format) highlighting changing spaces, showers, lockers for bicycle users within the project premises. Also, submit a site plan (.dwg format) highlighting the location of designated parking spaces provided for the bicycle users.