Elevated Skywalk to ease congestion and boost leisure space around historic Kolkata temple
POSTED 17 Aug 2016 . BY Kim Megson
The Skywalk has been proposed by the city government to separate pedestrians and road traffic around Dakshineshwar Temple Credit: Design Forum International
The Skywalk is a concept, rooted in modernity, which acts as a contemporary response to the problems generated over the years – DFI Architecs
Indian architecture practice Design Forum International have designed a 380m long elevated walkway in Kolkata to regenerate one of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods and bring leisure to the skies.
The Skywalk has been proposed by the city government to separate pedestrians and road traffic around Dakshineshwar Temple, one of the city’s most visited places of worship.
As well as improving ease of movement and safety by creating a new link between the traffic rotary, the railway station and the entrance gates of the temple, the Skywalk will also create a public space for people to rest, eat and socialise with views over the city and the River Ganges.
The project, which is now under construction, is expected to improve the livelihoods of 200 local shopkeepers, who will move their stores from the crowded street level footpath to occupy booths all along the new structure.
The 10.5m wide walkway has been designed with 12 escalators, four elevators and eight staircases to allow devotees and users to embark and disembark.
The foundations of the project have been laid and completion is scheduled for March 2017.
The 380m long elevated walkway is currently under construction Credit: Design Forum International
The 10.5m wide walkway has been designed with 12 escalators, four elevators and eight staircases to allow devotees and users to embark and disembark
Credit: Design Forum International
Shops for 200 retailers will line the walkway Credit: Design Forum International
Areas to relax, socialise and enjoy a view of the city will feature on the walkway Credit: Design Forum International
The road for motorised vehicles will run beneath the Skywalk Credit: Design Forum International
Dakshineshwar Temple is one of Kolkata’s most visited places of worship Credit: Wiki Commons
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Elevated Skywalk to ease congestion and boost leisure space around historic Kolkata temple
POSTED 17 Aug 2016 . BY Kim Megson
The Skywalk has been proposed by the city government to separate pedestrians and road traffic around Dakshineshwar Temple Credit: Design Forum International
The Skywalk is a concept, rooted in modernity, which acts as a contemporary response to the problems generated over the years – DFI Architecs
Indian architecture practice Design Forum International have designed a 380m long elevated walkway in Kolkata to regenerate one of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods and bring leisure to the skies.
The Skywalk has been proposed by the city government to separate pedestrians and road traffic around Dakshineshwar Temple, one of the city’s most visited places of worship.
As well as improving ease of movement and safety by creating a new link between the traffic rotary, the railway station and the entrance gates of the temple, the Skywalk will also create a public space for people to rest, eat and socialise with views over the city and the River Ganges.
The project, which is now under construction, is expected to improve the livelihoods of 200 local shopkeepers, who will move their stores from the crowded street level footpath to occupy booths all along the new structure.
The 10.5m wide walkway has been designed with 12 escalators, four elevators and eight staircases to allow devotees and users to embark and disembark.
The foundations of the project have been laid and completion is scheduled for March 2017.
The 380m long elevated walkway is currently under construction Credit: Design Forum International
The 10.5m wide walkway has been designed with 12 escalators, four elevators and eight staircases to allow devotees and users to embark and disembark
Credit: Design Forum International
Shops for 200 retailers will line the walkway Credit: Design Forum International
Areas to relax, socialise and enjoy a view of the city will feature on the walkway Credit: Design Forum International
The road for motorised vehicles will run beneath the Skywalk Credit: Design Forum International
Dakshineshwar Temple is one of Kolkata’s most visited places of worship Credit: Wiki Commons
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
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confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
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