Authors : Konda Shashank; Arup Sarkar

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December

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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.