Proposed mixed use high rise project at sanjay lake DDA in Delhi/

Abstract

Delhi’s urban expansion has brought increasing pressure on land, infrastructure, and ecological systems, demanding more sustainable and integrated development models. “Proposed Mixed Use High rise Project at Sanjay Lake Side by DDA in Delhi” responds to this challenge by envisioning a high-density, transit-integrated urban district in East Delhi. Located adjacent to the Sanjay Lake ecological zone and connected to major transit corridors, the 23-acre site is strategically positioned to serve as a pilot model for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in a composite climate and seismically sensitive region. This thesis proposes a vertically zoned, compact, and walkable mixed-use development that integrates residential, commercial, hospitality, recreational, and service apartment components. It applies passive design principles, pedestrian prioritization, and multi-modal connectivity to reduce car dependency and enhance urban livability. The design also incorporates innovative structural systems—such as diagrids, outrigger cores, and tuned mass dampers—tailored to Delhi’s seismic risk profile. Global case studies like Cyber Hub (Gurugram), Supertech Supernova (Noida), Sliced Porosity Block (China), and Marina One (Singapore) have informed the project’s spatial logic, sustainability strategies, and structural resilience. These precedents have guided the articulation of public space hierarchy, vertical stacking of functions, and integration of green infrastructure within the built form. The project ultimately aims to demonstrate how underutilized urban land near ecologically sensitive zones can be transformed into vibrant, inclusive, and future-ready neighborhoods. By aligning with TOD principles and resilient structural innovations, the Sanjay Lake development aspires to become a replicable model for sustainable urban transformation in India’s metropolitan context. Keywords: Mixed-Use Development, Transit-Oriented Design, Sanjay Lake, Seismic Resilience, High-Rise Innovation, Sustainable Urbanism, East Delhi