Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
CompletedAtal Path
The project aimed to develop state-of-the-art street infrastructure, in the ABD area, that incorporates all design elements of a Healthy Street and establishes a benchmark for future projects.
TERRAINPlain
STREET TYPEArterial Road
STREET LENGTH1000 m
CLIENTBhopal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd.
DESIGNErnst & Young LLP
YEAR OF COMPLETIONFeb 2020
BUDGET₹ 47,52,00,000
Site Context
Bhopal undertook an Area Based Development (ABD) of the New Market area, based on the principles of Transit-oriented Development. Atal Path is the central spine for this ABD and is developed as a model next-generation road with modern utilities and inclusive RoW for all modes of transport. The project is developed as a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly spine running through the New Market area. This project is first of a kind project in Bhopal, that has integrated underground utility ducts as part of the RoW construction.
Climate and Comfort
How hot this street actually gets, and what that means for the people using it.
Max. Temperature
29°CPedestrian comfort and usage drops sharply above certain thresholds
Average Humidity
88%In higher humidity contexts, airflow often matters as much as shade.
Discomfort Index
28.04With index above 27, conditions feel more uncomfortable than the readings
Tree Canopy Coverage
75%Streets with meaningful canopy coverage tend to retain foot traffic through hot parts of the day
Number of Seating
12Seating availability directly shapes who can use a street, and how inclusive it is.
Presence of Cycling Infrastructure
YesIt depicts the presence of cycling opportunity for users of the area
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