SITE 1

Srirampura Railway Crossing

TOTAL SITE AREA: 63173 sqm (6,79,985 sq.ft.)

JAKKUR, WARD NO.5

problems

  • Underpass construction cut off pedestrian links between Srirampura, Venkateshpura, Sampigehalli & Jakkur villages.

  • Haphazard traffic junctions and unsafe blind spots at the MCECHS layout.

  • No safe, continuous footpaths across the area.

  • BBMP playgrounds and open spaces are neglected, lacking seating/play amenities.

  • Vendors and locals have no organized spaces; hawkers are scattered, blocking access.

  • Railway-adjacent areas are littered with waste, no green buffers or dog shelters.

  • Poor lighting and signage make it unsafe, especially at night.

  • Gender-safe pedestrian paths with murals and 360° mirrors for night visibility

  • Roundabouts and zebra crossings to tame chaotic junctions

  • Organized vendor zones to support local hawkers without blocking access

  • Bamboo carbon buffers along railway lines for air quality

  • Public toilets, water refill stations, and pet shelters

  • CCTV surveillance, enhanced street lighting, and clear signage

  • Revived GBA playground with play areas, fitness decks, skating rink

SOLUTIONS

  • Social & Dignity: Restored village connectivity heals the underpass divide

  • Gender Safety: Well-lit paths/mirrors/murals deter harassment

  • Road Safety: Roundabouts/zebra crossings/CCTV eliminate blind spots

  • Placemaking: Playground hub for play/fitness across generations

  • Economic Dignity: Hawker zones sustain vendors with organization

  • Animal Dignity: Pet shelters integrate strays compassionately

  • Health/Environment: Toilets/bamboo buffers boost hygiene/air quality

  • Pride: Art ignites community ownership and helps develop a sense of belonging

IMPACT ON COMMUNITY