Sustainable mobility

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY and

ENERGY EFFICIENCY in NEW

DEVELOPMENTS in BANGALORE

Does it make Business Sense?

Roundtable Discussion and Workshop

18 June 2014

2030 Problem of Plenty

Current Issues Faced by Cities

Issues: Road Safety

140,000 deaths/year in India due to

road traffic crashes

Issues: Air Pollution

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627,426 premature deaths/year in

India due to air pollution

Issues: Physical Inactivity

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436,122 premature deaths/year in India

Parking

Traffic Clogging

Time taken by occupants to move in and out of

Townships

Islands of Prosperity– gated communities

Liveability of the township in long run ……….

Issues……. And More

With 70% of built stock yet to be built

there are is an opportunity to do

things the right way or let them go

horribly wrong!

Where Does the Heart of Problem lie………?

Bangalore photo credit: EMBARQ India

Western Express Highway at Bandra East, Mumbai photo credit: EMBARQ India

Traffic Woes!

No matter where you live or who

you are…

Gurgaon

Is this Good for Real Estate

Business in Long Run ?

Car Centric Design…..

Car Centric

Design Attracts

More Cars and

Roads

Spiral of Destruction

People Centric Design….

Invert the Pyramid

Strategy & Recommendations

Non- motorized modes

of transport

Creating open/ public

spaces

Transit and integration

of networks

Mixed use

Parking and

demand management

People Centric Cities….

Work Done with Developers…

201320122011 2014

Design Audits

of Townships

Integration of

Mobility in

Designing

ConnectKaro

Surveys

ConnectKaro

Mumbai

Roundtable

• Covered 3

townships in

different states

• Knowledge

exists but

application a

problem

• Multi-stakeholder

consultations

• Institutionalization

of knowledge and

coordination

• Develop

indicators and

benchmarks

• Understanding

perspective of

Developers on

Parking Regulations

Within the next 5 years we intend to reach out and impact:

Vision for Real Estate Development

1 Million Homes

5 Million People

250 Developments

What Needs to be Done…

Peer Learning Platform

Develop Benchmarks and Assess Impacts of Current Travel & Energy use Patterns

Document Best Practices and Publish Case Studies

Develop Tools and Impart Training to Developers

Agenda for Today

SESSION 1: Roundtable discussion

a) Mobility and Real Estate Development

b) Business case for Sustainability and Energy efficiency, and

c) Market Trends and Government incentives

SESSION 2 : Workshop

a) Findings from Consumer Surveys and Township Audits

b) Dialogue between participants to synthesize discussions and come up with a set of priorities for the way forward

c) Interactive Design Review Session for interested participants

Share Your Ideas, Suggestions…

Please put your thoughts on the POST ITs provided

SESSION 1

Mobility & Real Estate Development


What challenges

does the real estate

business face due to

increasing traffic and

mobility issues in

Bangalore?

Would designing

developments with

mobility as a strong

focus increase the

demand for such

properties?Source: archive.citycaucus.com

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To what extent do

real estate

developers consider

upcoming transit

stations in locating

new developments in

Bangalore?

Does this make

economic sense and

why?


What gaps or

opportunities exist in

the current policy

frameworks that

create barriers to

offering more

sustainable mobility

options?

(related to building

codes, FAR and other

regulations)

TEA BREAK(15min)

SESSION 1

Business Case for Sustainability

& Energy Efficiency


& Energy Efficiency

70% of the infrastructure that will exist in India in 2030 will be

built between 2012-2030.

Energy Efficiency investments can save an amount (USD 14

billion) equal to health & education spending combined per

annum in India.

Commercial buildings malls, hotels, IT centers, multi-

specialty hospitals) will require 13% more energy each year

Overall electrical energy requirement in megacities like

Bangalore expected to increase by 7% annually -- means a

doubling of requirement in 10 years!

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Estimated Benefits and Savings

Payback period estimated at 3-7 years for LEED gold or

platinum certifications.

20-30% of water saved

30-50% of electricity saved

Costs increased by 2-3% for Gold LEED certification

In Brazil, almost 10% higher ROI on new green buildings,

and 19% higher ROI for remodelling


& Energy Efficiency

What gaps/opportunities exist in the current codes and policy frameworks to achieve greater energy efficiency in new developments?

Is there a business case for increasing energy efficiency in new developments and building green?

What mechanisms can be introduced to ensure that energy

efficiency is sustained in the developments post occupancy?

SESSION 1

Current Market Trends &

Government Incentives

Current Market Trends & Government

Incentives

What are the current market trends for sustainable

developments? Are buyers aware of the existing rating

systems? What are some of the methods adopted to create

awareness amongst buyers?

Energy Efficiency - Incentives

By Government By Banks/Investors GRIHA/LEED

• Property Tax Breaks

• MNRE Provides:

registration fees,

architect/design fees,

property tax rebates,

annual awards,

training/workshops/

publications.

• ECBC adoption by

additional states

• Enforcement of

current building codes

would result in a 50%

reduction in energy

usage

• SBI gave Mahindra

World a 0.5% interest

rate reduction for

building green

• Banks which support,

finance, and provide

grants for green

incentives: State Bank

of India, Industrial

Development Bank of

India, Bank of Baroda,

ICICI

• Bank of America

provides grants for an

Affordable Green

Neighborhoods

program

• GRIHA grants a 5% FAR

increase in many

localities

• Pimpri Chinchwad 5%

FAR bonus, 1-5% extra

ground coverage,

permission charge

discounts, property tax

reductions

Current Market Trends & Government

Incentives

What are the current market trends for sustainable

developments? Are buyers aware of the existing rating

systems? What are some of the methods adopted to create

awareness amongst buyers?

Would developers be open to adopt an incentive based

model for achieving sustainability within developments? Are

there examples of such policies that have succeeded

elsewhere?

LUNCH

Google Group : Sustainable Developers

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sustai

nable-developers

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sustainable-developers

Household Survey Results

Identifying Travel Patterns and Preferences

Survey captures

Household demographic data

Travel activities per household in a typical week

Transport mode preferences

Residents’ perceptions of the urban environment in which

they live

Attitudes towards transport facilities and options

Perceptions on sustainable practices

6 Developments, 446 respondents

Household Surveys

Survey Projects – Location Plan

34 acres site area

~2000 res. units

~ 8500 people

~ 3000 cars

250 acres site area

750 villas

2040 apartments

~ 13,300 people

~ 4200 cars

15 acres site area

896 res.units

~ 3800 people

~ 1350 cars

326 acres site area~1911 res. units

~ 8500 people

~ 2000 cars

34 acres site area

2500 res.units

~ 11,000 people

~ 3000 cars 3.5 acres site area

~220 res. units

~ 8500 people

~ 3000 cars

L&T South City

Adarsh Palm Retreat

Ittina Abby

Ideal Homes

Godrej Woodsman

Platinum City

Primary Travel Mode - All Trips

58% work trips => 64% by car

42% additional trips => 74% by car

63% - concerned about travel

expense

Primary Travel Mode – Additional Trips

56% - local shopping/grocery store

24% - visiting friends

20% - other

Additional Trip Distances and Times

46% Trips were less than 5 kilometres

64% trips had travel times (one-way) less than 30 minutes

65% of the respondents preferred to stay within the

community for shopping

Reason for Mode Choice

Comfort (50%) and safety (42%) were cited by most

respondents as their reason for choosing their current

mode.

Physical Activity Patterns

Around 60% spend 30 minutes or above on physical activity

Respondents could give more than one response, therefore percentages add to more than 100%.

Of the people engaging in physical activity, 85% prefer

walking

Women & people over 40 years preferred walking

Why did we move here?

49% - Presence of open spaces and safe environment

38% - Green and sustainable practices followed

21% - Distance to retail and shopping

Levels of Satisfaction/Concern

57% were dissatisfied over the availability of retail within the

community and wanted to see a variety of accessible retail

and amenity shops within the community => Demand

for Mixed Use!

80% were satisfied with green practices followed within the

community

90% expressed satisfaction with the quality and safety of

open spaces within the community

69% expressed concern over safety of household members

during travel to and from the community

Levels of Satisfaction/Concern

43% were dissatisfied with access to public transit from

community

57% expressed concern over the road and pedestrian

network and associated infrastructure

60% face heavy congestion during their commute to work

52% felt that their community environment impacts their

transportation choices

I would walk more if……

33% - if footpaths were available

28% - better maintenance

26% - if it is was safer

I would cycle more…..

27% - lack of cycling infrastructure – lanes & parking

10% - distance to destinations

10% - not owning a cycle currently

I would use public transit more….

35% - absence of shuttle services from residence

34% - lack of better public transit quality and connectivity

20% - safety

Energy efficiency : thinking

beyond building envelopes

BRIDGING GAPS IN NON-MOTORISED

MOBILITYDesign audit of integrated developments in Bangalore for mobility

Audit Projects : Location Plan

130 acres site area

1800 res. units

7200 people

3000 cars

10.5 acres site area

514 res. units

2344 people

661 cars

68 acres site area

3022 res. units

12000 people

3325 cars

Mobility

From the development to a point of destination

Within the development

Travel to the developmentON A WEEKDAY, Assuming

50% OF THE POPULATION TRAVEL DAILY FOR WORK

Percentages are assumed from the survey of household units by EMBARQ

Travel to the development


Assuming

30% OF CHILDREN TRAVEL TO SCHOOL DAILY



Assuming

50% OF UNITS EMPLOY HOUSE-HELP WHO TRAVEL TO WORK


WALK

CYCLE

PUBLIC TRANSIT

INTERMEDIATE

PUBLIC TRANSIT

SHARED

OCCUPANCY

SINGLE

OCCUPANCY

INVERSE of the GREEN TRANSPORT

HIERARCHY

=

Travel within the Site

1.5km

Club House

Retail Spaces

Schools

Hospital

Offices

Open Space

Residential Units

Radii of Chinnaswamy Stadium = 0.15km

1.5km = 10 x

Accessibility

SERVICE

CORE

DESTINATION

350 – 550m

10 -15 mins

TIME TAKEN FROM FARTHEST BUILDING TO THE DESTINATION IN A STRAIGHT LINE

SERVICE

CORE

DESTINATIONPARKING

PODIUMRAMP

ACCESS

AGE +

MULTIPLE

CHILDREN

LACK OF

SEGREGATIONROAD

CROSSING

FACTORS INHIBITING SMOOTH PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

Though walking distances amenities are within the accepted limits, the added

considerations of safety, luggage to be carried, state of infrastructure and age make

car trips more favorable for short trips

Objectives of the Audit Study

Improve non-motorized network within the project

Reduce number of motorized trips within the premises

Promote walking as a viable option

Make facilities & amenities accessible

Create safer & livelier streets

Ensure safe access within project limits

Design Principles

Divide and distribute

Discretionary walking tripsMaintain the

green hierarchy

Build for people

and not for cars

MEGASCALE MESOSCALE MICROSCALE

Strategies and Recommendations

LINKS

NODES

INTERSECTIONS

NETWORK

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

The recommendations are made in the

following categories of intervention


Developing Alternate Networks for Vehicular

Circulation

Pedestrian : New Networks + Integration of

Networks through open spaces

Feeder Network : Buses + Cycling

Trip Reduction Measures

LINKS

NODES

INTERSECTIONS

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

NETWORK

Alternate Networks

Public Transit

Bus Stop

Feeder Bus + School Bus RouteLocate Feeder Bus stops 250m apart for easy access to all

Alternate Networks

IPT (Integrated Public Transit)Incorporate space for auto/taxi stands alongside the feeder stops

Public Transit

Bus Stop

Alternate Networks

Pedestrian and Cycling Allocate space for cycle stands and well shaded pathways

Public Transit

Bus Stop


Prioritizing existing pedestrian links

Creating dedicated pedestrian

pathways along ramps

Enhanced Links for connectivity

through development

Pavement Design / Treatment

NODES

INTERSECTIONS

NETWORK

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

LINKS

Existing Road Network – NMT Network

As per IRC 103-2012,

Existing Road Network – NMT Network

Analyzing the road network for pedestrian facilities – Sidewalk analysis

Width Greater than 0.9m

Width Equals to or less than 0.9m

No dedicated pedestrian paths

Corridor Preference MatrixSUB ARTERIAL

COLLECTOR LOCAL

ROAD ELEMENT

18.0m 20.0m 14.5m 9.5m 12.5m 9.0m 8.5m 8.0m 3.5m

PRIORITY Mobility Mobility + Access Access

Footpath ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Shared Path

Bicycle Path ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Shared Path

Public Transit ✔

(Shared)Feeder Network – Shared Path

Parking

Bicycle ✔ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✔ ✕ ✕ ✕

2 wheelers ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✔ ✕ ✕ ✔

3 wheelers ✔ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕

4 wheelers ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✔ ✕ ✕ ✔

Traffic Calming

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Median ✔ ✔ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕

Existing Road Sections : 18m

Redesigned Road Sections : 18m CDP

1.5

Ped

1.4

Cycle 6.0m carriageway 0.8

Med 6.0m carriageway

1.4

Cycle1.5

Ped

Reducing median width

Retain the carriageway

Introduce dedicated cycle track

Move the planting to within

plot

Design tree planting considering shading


Introduce Traffic Calming Measures at

Junctions

Ensure continuous pavements at ramp

& basement entry points

Use of Traffic Visibility Mirrors at blind

spots

LINKS

NODES

NETWORK

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

INTERSECTIONS

Redesigned Intersections

EXISTING INTERSECTION

Images from HSR NIP – used to indicate suggested strategy

Redesigned Intersections

PROPOSED INTERSECTION

Images from HSR NIP – used to indicate suggested strategy


Improve activities & facilities along

pedestrian links – provide benches,

dustbins, water fountains, lighting

Activate existing spaces through good

programmed space design

Opportunity for utilizing the residual

spaces

LINKS

INTERSECTIONS

NETWORK

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

NODES

Concerns…

Introducing a centrally located convenience store within the development

Ensures that people walk more within the development

Reduction in trips for daily use

Saves time

Safe

Locating Convenience Retail

Identify Residual Space within the Development

Images from L&T South City – used to indicate suggested strategy

Locating Convenience Retail

Proposed Reuse



Improve Facilities along Main Street –Dedicated Space for Auto Rickshaws, Bus Pick Up & Drop Offs

Introducing directional signage at entrance points to reduce wayfinding trip lengths within the campus

Improving the signage within the campus

Use of Alternative signage methods that are visually legible

LINKS

NODES

INTERSECTIONS

NETWORK

ACCESS TO THE

PREMISES

Access Point to Development

Improve Facilities along

Main Entrance – Dedicated

Space for Auto Rickshaws,

Bus Pick Up & Drop Offs

DROP-OFF

PICK-UP

Images from Adarsh Palm Retreat– used to indicate suggested strategy

Directional Signage

Signage Directions that tend to be confusing

Improperly placed signage to be discarded

Directional Maps that guide

visitors through the

development

✔

✕

✕


Building Signage

Alternative signage methods that are visually legible

Building Numbers can be painted on the darker facáde colour for better visibility


Measuring the Impact

Reduction in the trip distances.

Number of increased walking trips pre and post implementation

Reduced the car usage with in the development

Reduction in emissions due to increased walking trips, cycle usage and

trips by transport systems.

User rating on the quality of space pre and post implementation.

Dialogue on Way Forward

Best Practice Guidebook

TEA BREAK(30min)

Interactive Design Review

Session

Mobility Challenges

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nable-developers

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