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Impact Of Multiplexes On Urban Traffic

PLANNING THESIS

IMPACT OF MULTIPLEXES ON URBAN

TRAFFIC

(Case study on IMAX AND PVR)

By

Sandeep reddy.T.R,

Roll No: 070220,

B.Tech (Plg), 8th Semester.

Under the Supervision of

Mr.Revapathi

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE

JNA&FAUniversity

MahaveerMarg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 500028


DEPARTMENT OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE,

JNA & FA University

MahaveerMarg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 500 028

CERTIFICATE

I/We certify that the planning thesis entitled IMPACT OF MULTIPLEXES ON URBAN TRAFFIC on

submitted by Sandeep reddy.T.R Roll No. 070220 on this 20th day of June 2011 in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

(PLANNING) of this University, is a Bonafide work to the best of my/our knowledge and may be

placed before the Examination Board for their consideration.

_____________________ ____________________

Mr.Revapathi Mrs.Kanthi

Supervisor/s Coordinator

______________________ ____________________

Mrs.PhaniSree Dr.D.Vijay Kishore

Head of the Department Principal

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External Examiner


Acknowledgement

It gives me immense pleasure to express my sincere gratitude to Mr.Revapathi under

whose supervision this work carried out. His profound interest, valuable guidance and useful

suggestions are highly acknowledged. I am very much grateful for her constant encouragement

during the course of the work and the critical support without which this work would not have

been completed.

Those who provided valuable insights to the work include Prof. S.Kumar, Director of

International Relations& Admissions, Mr. Prasad Rao, Head of the Department of Facilities &

Services Planning, Mr.Revapathi,lecturer in planning I am grateful to them. I acknowledge the

contribution of Faculty (Department of Urban & Regional Planning) to this report.

I would also like to acknowledge Dr.Vijay Kishore, Principal for providing the much

needed Infrastructure (Library, Lab, etc.,) &organizational support.

I also thank my friends Sajith.S,Sairam.D,Sreekanth.K and Dannam.Z for the help

rendered to me during the course. I thank my Classmates for their encouragement.

Finally, I would like to thank all my friends at School of Planning & Architecture, JNA &

FAU and Department of Urban Design & Planning, who provided me academic and practitioner

perspectives on different issues. While I have taken care to include everyone who helped me in

any way in compiling the report, the omissions are unintentional and I hope that they would be

constructed as such. It is needless to say that I own up the errors or omissions in the report

arising in the course of editing or finalizing the report.

--Sandeep Reddy.T.R


CONTENTS

Certificate

Acknowledgement

Thesis abstract

Contents

List of charts

List of pictures

List of tables

List of maps

1 Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Need for the study

1.3 Aim & Objectives

1.4 Scope & Limitations

1.5 Methodology

3 Chapter 2-Literature Review

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Relationships between Land Uses

2.3 Transformation of cinema theaters to multiplexes

2.3.1Reasons for converting the cinema theaters into multiplexe

2.4Single screen vs multi screen

2.5Impact of multiplexes in development of the surrounding areas


2.6 Standards for Multiplexes

2.6.6Parking spaces may be allotted

2.6.2Minimum Requirements

2.6.3Landscaping and Greenery

2.6.4Parking Requirements

2.6.1Permissions

3 Chapter 3-Desktop study

3.1 LARISSA

3.1.1 Parking and other infrastructure facilities

3.2Desktop study: Berlin Kino Multiplex

4 Chapter 4 – Present Scenario in India

4.1 Multiplexes in India

4.2 Film industry in india

4.3 List of Multiplexes in major cities of India

5 Chapter 5 – present scenario in Hyderabad

5.1 Multiplexes in Hyderabad

5.2 Upcoming Projects

5.3 Locations of multiplexes

5.4 Transformation of cinema theaters into multiplexes in Hyderabad

5.5 Better ambience

5.6 Main problems that are people facing due to the Multiplexes

5.7 Parking capacities of multiplexes


6 Chapter 6 –case study on IMAX

6.1Case study on IMAX

6.2 Landscape standards for IMAX

6.3Parking standards at IMAX

6.4 Impact of IMAX on traffic

6.5Surveys at IMAX during working day

6.6 Surveys at IMAX during non-working day

6.7 Main advantages of IMAX

6.8 Landscape standards of IMAX

6.9 Parking standards of IMAX

6.10Problematic issues in parking spaces

6.11Fire exist standards for IMAX

7 Chapter 7 – case study on PVR

7.1 CASE STUDY ON PVR

7.2 Why PVR is such as problematic to traffic?

7.3 Metro project passing through Punjagutta

7.4 Landscape standards of PVR

7.5 Parking standards of PVR

7.6 Fire exist standards of PVR

7.7 Queue for the box-office tickets at PVR

7.8 Entrance way & exist way

7.9 Surveys at PVR during working day

7.10 Surveys at PVR during working day

8 Chapter 8 – suggestions and recommendations


Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Multiplexes are the growing trend of the Indian tradition and development.

Shop.eat.fun

This is the theme of most of the multiplexes. they not only want the people get fun but they want

some thing more .commercial complexes are also located in most of the multiples in order attract

the people to cover three jobs done at a time.

“Cinemas are considered to be an integral part of cities and they contribute to the

definition of a local geography and identity. They also contribute to the preservation of the collective

memory, since they constitute a significant social and cultural practice linked to a specific place,

which acts as a common reference or landmark for many individuals”

The impact of multiplexes and megaplexes on the urban traffic, as well as urban

planning policies in certain countries, is considerable. Most of the multiplexes are located near

the center or in the suburbs of major cities, and since they constitute a part of the urban traffic

they must contribute to the quality of urban life and respond to urban planning needs. In relation

to city centers, there is always the danger of urban decay and therefore they must be regenerated.

This implies containing the growth of commercial developments on the suburbs, including new

cinemas

The main question that arises relates to the ways that a multiplex affects the

development of a city, the Quality of life of its residents (and tourists), and, perhaps, the planning

legislation in some countries.


1.1.1.1 1.1Need of the Study

There is a mismatch in the parking capacity and number of customers entering into the

multiplexes which is creating the great problem for the traffic

Out of 6 multiplexes in the Hyderabad there are less than 3 having the sufficient parking

and free traffic flow

Studying the present scenario of the multiplexes. So the main aim of the study is to

propose the betterment of the condition

1.1.1.2 1.2Aim

To study and analyze the impact of multiplexes on traffic and to propose the betterment of

the condition

Objective 1

To identify multiplexes in Hyderabad which are creating the traffic problems

Objective 2

To study the traffic volume of in and around multiplexes

Objective 3

To identify the multiplexes which does not following the rules and regulations of the

local bodies

Objective 4

To identify the reasons involving in the traffic problems

Objective 5

To suggest planning strategies for reducing the traffic problems

1.4 Scope


Scope of the study is to review the problems created by the multiplexes and to new proposal to

them. The scope of the study is limited to the traffic problems and did not deal with the land use

and increase of land prices due to multiplexes.

Limitations:-

my study is limited to the impact of multiplexes on the urban traffic and there immediate

effect on traffic congestions

identified and preferred study area:- IMAX and PVR

study is limited to the in and around the multiplexes


1.5 Methodology

1.1.1.3

Aim

Objectives

Scope & Limitations

Data Collection

Primary Data

PRIMARY DATA

Visual Observations

Traffic volume count

Photographs

Interviews

Officials

Secondary Data

From multiplexes

GHMC

Success stories of

multiplexes around India

Literature Studies

Analysis

Identification Of Problems

Recommendations


Chapter -2

2 Literature Review

2. Definitions:-

A multiplex is a movie theater complex with multiple screens, typically three or more. They are

usually housed in a specially designed building. Sometimes, an existing venue undergoes a

renovation where the existing auditoriums are split into smaller ones, or more auditoriums are

added in an extension or expansion of the building.

Some are largest of these complexes can sit thousands of people and are sometimes referred to as

a megaplex.

“Height of building” means height measured from the abutting road and in case of undulated

terrain height can be considered as average of the corresponding ground level or formation level

of proposed site.

“High-Rise building” means a building 18 meters or more in height. However, chimneys,

cooling towers, boiler rooms/ lift machine rooms, cold storage and other non-working areas in

case of industrial buildings and water tanks, and architectural features in respect of other

buildings may be permitted as a non-High Rise building. Buildings less than 18 m including stilt

floor/parking floor stand excluded from the definition of high-rise buildings.

“Parking Complex / Parking Lot” means a premises either built or open which is utilized

purely for parking of vehicles and where parking fees is collected by the owner and permitted in

specific areas. The minimum site shall be 300 square meters.

‘Sanctioning Authority’ means the Vice Chairman of Urban Development Authority,

Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the

Executive Authority of the Gram Panchayat or a Special Unit created for the purpose of

sanctioning and monitoring building and development activity as the case may be.

“Transferable Development Right” (TDR) means an award specifying the built up area an

owner of a site or plot can sell or dispose or utilize elsewhere, whose site or plot is required to be

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_theater


set apart or affected for a community amenity or development for public purpose in the Master

Plan or in road widening or covered in recreational use zone, etc. and applicable only after such

lands are vested with the local body/ Urban Development Authority as the case may be. The

award would be in the form of a TDR Certificate issued by the Competent Authority

2.1 Relationships between Land Uses:-

Urban areas involve specialized land uses having specific functions; each land use zone involves

a set of relationships with other land uses. These relationships are expressed by flows of

passengers and freight. This represents a polycentric city,

Zones A and E are both commercial with their associated movements of passengers (workers

and customers) and freight (suppliers).

Zones B and F are distribution centers servicing commercial activities, which implies

movements of freight.

Zones C, G and D are residential areas (G being of high density) from where flows of

passengers are originating.

2.2 Transformation of cinema theaters

to multiplexes:-

Cinema theaters are getting converted into

multiplexes as it is a beneficial process. In

multiplex at a time a minimum of 700

people can sit and watch the movie and it

is a fast practice to recover the money that

have been invested.


2.2.1Reasons for converting the cinema theaters into multiplexes:-

Due to fast recovery of money invested

Lack of commercial area in the busiest roads also leading to the conversion of

cinema theaters into multiplexes

With the

2.3Single screen vs multi screen

So what if multiplexes constitute just 1% of the total number of cinema halls, and 4-5% of the

12,900 screens, in India, the industry is talking about the end of single screens. Single screens,

with their low quality ambience, would find it tough to survive in the long run, it is felt.

"Over a period of time, theatres will die a natural death," says Sampat. This because there is a

rising demand for quality cinema exhibition infrastructure. Also, before long, digitisation will be

the industry standard and exhibitors will have to shift to it.

"Though the propensity to watch movies in India is high, there is a big gap in terms of quality-

viewing experience between the metros and the smaller cities," says Tushar Dhingra, chief

operating officer, Adlabs.

In India, there are only 12 screens per million population compared to 117 screens per million in

the US and more than 40 screens per million for European countries.

Now, what are the risks involved? Increasing property prices is a big concern, of course. But

most multiplex owners have tied up properties for at least the next couple of years.

So, at least on the surface, there's nothing much to stop the multiplex boom. The coming of age

of direct-to-home services like movie-on-demand and live gaming are unlikely to make the

millions.


Image showing the effects of multiplex on various sector

2.4 Impact of multiplexes in development of the surrounding areas:-

Multiples show the direct effect on the surrounding areas in the view of increase in land rates,

change in the land use pattern and increase in the traffic flow.

With he addition of the multiplex in a area shows effects on the land use by changing the whole

landuse to commercial in order increase the marketing. Multiplex also shows its impact on the

price values of the surrounding areas.

Multiplexes concept changed the whole theoretical practices of development with forced

changes. If the arrangement of the multiplexes is in negative manner it creates the problems such

as traffic congestions, accidents,high rise buildings, ventilation and depletion in land prices

Increase in the

traffic flow

Increase in land

rates Multiplex

Increase in the

commercial spaces

Change in the land

use


2.5 Standards for Multiplexes

2.5.1Permissions

A Qualified structural engineer

Directorate of fire services

Local municipality

NOC from the Police Department (traffic)

Town planner

Height of the buildings(in

meters)

Minimum front open space

(in meters)

Minimum open space on

remaining sides (in meters)

Upto15 12mts 6

15-21 7

21-24 8

24-27 9

27-30 10

30-35 11

35-40 12

40-45 13 13

45-50 14 14

Above 50 15 16


2.5.2Minimum Requirements

Minimum size of the plot should be 3000sq.m

The minimum abutting road width for a multiplex shall be 18m existing

The width of the service road shall be minimum 7m with 2lane black topped

Carriage way

The multiplex should be away from the main streets and should have its own

Car parking

2.5.3Landscaping and Greenery:-

A minimum 2m wide green planting strip in the periphery on all sides within the setbacks are

required to be developed and maintained. An organized open space of at least 10% of total site

area shall be maintained and utilized as greenery over and above the mandatory all-round

setbacks. Trees shall be planted within the periphery of the site at the rate of 1 tree per 100 sq.m

of site area

2.5.4Parking Requirements

2.5.6Parking spaces may be allotted in:

Basements or cellars

On stilt floor

Multi level parking complex adjoining to the multiplex

In front of the multiplex without disturbing the setbacks

Type of building Parking area should to be provided as percentage of total

built up area

In municipal

corporation area

In other areas

Multiplex complexes 60% 50%


2.1.1.1 Steps while preparing the guidelines:-

extrating the experiences

adopting them to present

situations

preparing the guidelines

taking the outputs of

stakeholders

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