Authors :
Konda Shashank; Arup Sarkar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December
Google Scholar :
http://tinyurl.com/mtedcepm
Scribd :
http://tinyurl.com/aasacdmj
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10416860
Abstract :
The development of mass rapid transit
systems is considered as a promising solution for urban
transportation challenges, such as traffic congestion.
However, the introduction of new transportation
infrastructure may also have significant impacts on land
use patterns and transit-oriented development. This
study focuses on investigating the impact of the
Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor on land use changes
and current development patterns along major rail
corridors. The study uses a mixed-methods approach,
combining qualitative and quantitative methods to
explore the impact of MRT on land use changes. The
data collection process involved a review of relevant
literature on the topic, a survey of households along
selected site areas, a combination of satellite imagery
analysis, field surveys, and interviews with key
stakeholders. The study also conducted a spatial analysis
of land use along the metro corridor using Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) technology to map the
relevant changes.
The findings of the study show that the most
prominent changes include the emergence of new
commercial and residential areas, the expansion of
existing commercial and residential areas, and the
transformation of formerly industrial areas into mixed-
use developments. The study finds that the unplanned
development around the metro stations can lead to
various negative impacts, such as traffic congestion,
environmental degradation. The study emphasizes the
need for planning to manage the impacts of the
Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor on land use changes
through proposed Floor Area Ratio around the selected
study area. The planning should be proactive, inclusive,
and sustainable, and should involve various
stakeholders, such as the government, the private sector,
and the local communities.
In conclusion, this study emphasizes the need for
planning to manage the impacts of the Hyderabad Metro
Rail Corridor on land use changes. The study highlights
the need for planning to mitigate the chaotic
development that might come up around the metro
stations, and to promote sustainable and inclusive urban
development. The study can serve as a valuable
reference for urban planners, policymakers, and
researchers who are interested in the relationship
between transportation and land use in urban areas.
Keywords :
Transit Oriented Development, Hyderabad Metro Rail, Land Use, Floor Area Ratio.
The development of mass rapid transit
systems is considered as a promising solution for urban
transportation challenges, such as traffic congestion.
However, the introduction of new transportation
infrastructure may also have significant impacts on land
use patterns and transit-oriented development. This
study focuses on investigating the impact of the
Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor on land use changes
and current development patterns along major rail
corridors. The study uses a mixed-methods approach,
combining qualitative and quantitative methods to
explore the impact of MRT on land use changes. The
data collection process involved a review of relevant
literature on the topic, a survey of households along
selected site areas, a combination of satellite imagery
analysis, field surveys, and interviews with key
stakeholders. The study also conducted a spatial analysis
of land use along the metro corridor using Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) technology to map the
relevant changes.
The findings of the study show that the most
prominent changes include the emergence of new
commercial and residential areas, the expansion of
existing commercial and residential areas, and the
transformation of formerly industrial areas into mixed-
use developments. The study finds that the unplanned
development around the metro stations can lead to
various negative impacts, such as traffic congestion,
environmental degradation. The study emphasizes the
need for planning to manage the impacts of the
Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor on land use changes
through proposed Floor Area Ratio around the selected
study area. The planning should be proactive, inclusive,
and sustainable, and should involve various
stakeholders, such as the government, the private sector,
and the local communities.
In conclusion, this study emphasizes the need for
planning to manage the impacts of the Hyderabad Metro
Rail Corridor on land use changes. The study highlights
the need for planning to mitigate the chaotic
development that might come up around the metro
stations, and to promote sustainable and inclusive urban
development. The study can serve as a valuable
reference for urban planners, policymakers, and
researchers who are interested in the relationship
between transportation and land use in urban areas.
Keywords :
Transit Oriented Development, Hyderabad Metro Rail, Land Use, Floor Area Ratio.
