Area Development Plan

Area Development Plan

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The area for development within Agra Smart City was chosen on basis of analytical assessments and stakeholder consultations. In the third round of the Smart Cities Proposal Challenge, the area was narrowed down to focus on the existing areas around Taj Mahal and Tajganj area, Agra Fort and its vicinity, and Fatehabad Road connecting the Inner Ring Road. This area was chosen to converge existing development activities, alignment with the stated vision of becoming a tourist friendly destination, and providing maximum benefits to residents and tourists.
The area based development plan for Agra focuses on improving social equity and infrastructure for citizens, and improving heritage and cultural tourism and tourism infrastructure for visitors, and revitalizing green spaces and enabling sustainable livelihood development, which will impact quality of life of residents and experience of visitors.

The area based development plan for Agra Smart City focuses on provided integrated impact, with not just Economic benefits but Governance, Spatial, Social, and Sustainability benefits.

KEY ELEMENTS OF AGRA SMART CITY AREA BASED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Theme #1: Reconnecting Taj Mahal with Agra Fort
 
  • Development of Tourist walkway between Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
  • Creation of visitor center and provision of e-battery tourist mobile vans
  • Development of livelihood opportunities along proposed route
   
Theme #2: Integrated Development of Taj Ganj Area
 
  • Rebuilding livelihoods and upgrading 22 slums
  • Rooftop solar
  • Improving lesser known monuments
  • Building Mughal Museum, Taj Orientation Center
  • Building resilient civic infrastructure (water, electricity)
  • Tourist & Mobility facilities (Wi Fi hot spots, digital signage, tourist kiosks, heritage trails, e-toilets, e-rickshaws, e biking)
  • Soft components (festivals, evening cultural shows at Agra Fort, façade improvement of 49 heritage structures)
  • Revitalizing Green Spaces (upgrade Shahjahan Park, Taj Nature Walks, Taj Park, “My Tree” project)
  • Sustainable Livelihood Development (skill development centers, night bazaar, digital literacy center)
  • Social infrastructure & Safety (CCTV, women’s distress centers, police kiosks, LED lights)
   
Theme #3: Enhancing Connectivity to Taj Mahal via Fatehabad Road
 
  • Street-scaping and beautification of Mall Road to Inner Ring Road
MEASURABLE IMPACT OF AGRA SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Governance Impact Improved water distribution. Mera Agra Smart Card & App. Central Command & Control Center. Mobility. Solid  Waste Management. Efficient SPV.
Spatial 
Impact
 Revitalized heritage areas. Taj Park and green zones. Taj Orientation Center. Mughal Musuem. International    Café Street. Redesigned streets with vending zones and façade improvement. Enhanced tourist facilities. 
Economic 
Impact
 Improved livelihood of ~500 informal sector workers and ~8000 artisans. Micro Skills Development Center. Area  improvement, zoning, new tourist facilities, and night activities to increase tourist stay.
Social 
Impact
 Slum area upgradation with physical and social infrastructure. Upgradation of municipal schools. Upgradation of  school sanitation. Improved street networks and access. Skills Development training for guides and artisans.
Sustainability Impact Non-motorized transport. Smart street lights. Roof top solar. Rainwater harvesting. Improvement of drains and sewer systems. Open Defecation Free city. Improved street facilities, CCTV surveillance and incident management.