A peepal tree which is surrounded by a boundary wall done up in ornate blue, red and white tiles marks the starting point of nizamuddin basti heritage walk. The belief that hazrat nizamuddin basti can overcome its infrastructure challenges and give continuity to a vital part of the citys history became the driver behind this urban renewal initiative. Nizamuddin urban renewal initiative aga khan development. Nizamuddin basti, a transition for the future ismailimail. Revitalization of urban spaces through urban renewal. The aga khan development network 2008 quality of life survey revealed that under 1% of youth from hazrat nizamuddin basti were able to access any vocational training. Hazrat nizamuddin basti, new delhi, india hazrat nizamuddin basti live case study 2. The nizamuddin urban renewal initiative has since its inception in 2007 worked towards adopting a craft based approach towards conservation, employing hundreds of craftsmen using traditional tools, materials and building techniques to revive the intention of the original builders.
The urban renewal project aims to unify these segregated zones of the conservation area into an urban historic district of. Resources for the project include private and public funding sources. At the centre of the project is humayuns tomb, built in the 1560s to a. The overall objective of the project is to improve the quality of life for people in the area while creating an important new green space for the people of. Located in the heart of new delhi, the nizamuddin conservation area comprises the world heritage site of humayuns tomb and its surrounding areas of sunder nursery, batashewala complex and hazrat nizamuddin basti. The nizamuddin urban renewal project has initiated the conservation and development of urban heritage of delhi. Humayuns tomb sundar nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative.
The projects are part of a larger initiative that also aims to preserve and rehabilitate landmark buildings in nizamuddin basti, while improving the quality of life for inhabitants of the area. Although nizamuddin basti lacks a formal identity, its urban renewal has been done with sensitivity, thanks to community engagement. Chaunsath khambha to stand tall again november 01, 2012 1. Nizamuddin urban renewal initiative annual report 2019. Nizamuddin basti and sunder nursery into one unique heritage precinct. Creating livelihoods nizamuddin urban renewal initiative. Assessing the aga khan conservation and urban revitalization. The dargah is housed in the nizamuddin basti a part of the humayuns tomb sunder nursery nizamuddin basti urban renewal project as part of the walk, you will be given some theory lessons on the basics of photography. The projects principal focus remains leveraging the cultural assets for the communitys benefits. Built by hazrat nizamuddin auliya, the baoli is being conserved as part of the humayuns tombsunder nurseryhazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal project by the aga khan trust for culture aktc, in partnership with the central public works department, the municipal corporation of delhi and the aga khan foundation. Humayuns tomb sundar nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative aga khan t rust for culture top youth from the basti learn the ageold craft of handmade tiles used on the humayuns tomb and other. Insha crafts centre, an initiative of the aga khan trust, provides a livelihood to women residents of the area by providing vocational training in embroidery, tailoring and paper cutting. Tomb sundar nursery nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative.
Nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative humayuns tomb. When it comes to the socioeconomic development and urban revitalization, the. The project covered over 200 acres of area, which comprised humayuns tomb, sunder nursery, and hazart nizamuddin basti nizamuddin. Humayuns tomb nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative, new delhi, india. Alahmar in cairo, and the humayuns tomb nizamuddin basti in delhi. Mawlana hazar imam tours delhi urban renewal project. Nanda, the project director for the aktc, the entire park of 480. Apart from carrying out meaningful conservation efforts, this project has started various programmes which aim to cater to the needs of the local community and also ensure their participation in renewal. Following the successful restoration of humayuns tomb garden in 2004, the urban renewal project commenced with the signature of a publicprivate partnership memorandum of understanding on 11 july 2007. Located in heart of new delhi, the nizamuddin heritage precinct comprises the areas of hazrat nizamuddin basti, sunder nursery and the world heritage site of humayuns tomb. Humayuns tomb sundar nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative delhi, india reviving history, rebuilding lives for more information please visit.
Aga khan trust for culture hosts jashne khusrau festival. The humayuns tombsundar nursery nizamuddin basti is one of the densest ensembles of medieval islamic. Humayuns tomb nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative. Aga khan conservation and urban revitalization projects took place respectively in. In so doing, the project seeks to integrate conservation, socioeconomic development and urban and environmental development objectives in consultation with local communities and relevant stakeholders. Hazrat nizamuddin basti nizamuddin urban renewal initiative.
Urban renewal is required for dilapidating, ageing parts of the city, not providing the city its full potential and becoming a health hazard in built form it consists of old area of the city, congested area around transit points, illegal settlements needing redevelopment in terms of infrastructure measures for efficient and smooth. Conserving hazrat nizamuddin baoli th century stepped well in hazrat nizamuddin basti duration. For more information please contact the aga khan trust for culture, p. A broad path off the mathura road near humayuns tomb leads to the purana golchakkar old roundabout of nizamuddin basti. Award recipients with their certificates alongside mawlana. To address the needs of a distinctive urban area, the nizamuddin urban. The project spent considerable time in engaging with the communities while designing various project components. Nizamuddin basti area development culture as a tool for. Inspired from similar conservationbased development projects in kabul and cairo, also being carried out by the. Today the baoli, an integral part of the dargah, is a hub for social and religious activity.
The aktc is working in collaboration with government agencies as part of the nizamuddin urban renewal. Culture based development of indias historic city centres nizamuddin the name carries the flavour of a heritage rich in history and culture. Humayuns tomb sunder nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti. Nizamuddin basti,a transition for the future cities news. A landmark aga khan development network akdn project in new delhi, india, the urban renewal initiative is making enormous strides in revitalizing and unifying the three historical sites of humayuns tomb, nizamuddin basti and sunder nursery into one unique heritage precinct. A project flier describing the hazrat nizamuddin urban renewal initiative. Request pdf on jan 1, 2017, doaa abouelmagd and others published assessing. Humayuns tomb sundar nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti. The urban renewal initiative links conservation of the built heritage with programmes to improve the quality of life for local. A 1940s plan showing the significant mughal period structures in the nizamuddin basti the urban village of nizamuddin basti, west of humayuns tomb, is a compact, selfcontained district with a high count. Know more about the projects activities and accomplishments. Apart from carrying out meaningful conservation efforts, this project has started various programmes which aim to cater to the needs of the local community and also ensure their participation in renewal process. Take a walk back in time at nizamuddin basti cities news. As part of a major urban renewal project in the humayuns tombhazrat nizamuddin basti area of delhi, the aga khan trust for culture aktc is hosting the jashne khusrau festival with the support of the ford foundation from 15 february onwards.
Hazrat nizamuddin basti urbanrenewal initiative, new delhi, india. Nizamuddin park gets a makeover delhi news times of india. The urban renewal project offers an opportunity to the youth and women to learn new skills and increase their employability. As part of the urban renewal project there is a focus on cultural initiatives. Assessing the aga khan conservation and urban revitalization projects the. Cofunding for project components has been received from the sir dorabji tata trust, ford foundation, world monuments fund, us embassy, the german embassy, hudco, amongst others source. The nizamuddin basti project accomplished by the aga khan trust for culture. Aga khan trust for culture, nizamuddin urban renewal. A rich cultural vein, particularly in music and poetry, has existed in the basti for centuries and drives the lifeblood of the community. Over the years the communities which subsequently settled around these monument complexes, forming the urban settlements that these sites and their surroundings have come to be, constitute the living culture of. She is presently working with the aga khan development network on the renewal of new delhis nizamuddin basti neighborhood.
Humayuns tomb nizamuddin basti urban renewal initiative may 15 at 12. The enclave of hazrat nizamuddin in the heart of new delhi is a medieval village or basti settlement named after the highly venerated 14th century sufi saint, hazrat nizamuddin auliya. Following the successful restoration of humayuns tomb garden in 2004, the urban renewal project commenced with the signature of a publicprivate partnership memorandum of understanding on. This is the fourth piece in the urban journal series. Nizamuddin basti required combined developmental approach to promote economic, social, cultural, and environmental wellbeing. Worked with the health team on a large scale community health project in the nizamuddin basti informal settlement in new delhi as part of the aktcakfis nizamuddin urban renewal initiative. Nizamuddin basti area development strategies for urban. The humayuns tomb sunder nursery hazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal project, in the heart of delhi, india, combines a cultural heritage project with socioeconomic initiatives. Following the successfully restoration of the humayuns tomb gardens in 2004, the urban renewal project commenced with the signature of a publicprivate partnership memorandum of understanding on 11. A selfhelp group in the heart of nizamuddin basti is helping women gain financial independence.
Excerpt in a successful publicprivate partnership, three years after its inception, the aga khan historic cities programme in hazrat nizamuddin basti has been able to usher in visible changes in the life of the community settled here over centuries. Nizamuddin urban renewal initiative 573,246 views 5. Humayuns tombsunder nurseryhazrat nizamuddin basti. A stitch in time help vulnerable families of basti.
Following the successful restoration of the humayuns tomb gardens in 2004, the urban renewal project has expanded to encompass restoration and socioeconomic projects in hazrat nizamuddin. Today, this baoli is a protected monument under the archaeological survey of india and its conservation is taking place as part of the humayuns tombsunder nurseryhazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal project under the aga khan trust for culture. Date th century, restored 2007ongoing address mathura road, nizamuddin, south delhi, delhi, delhi. Nizamuddin basti area development reviving history. Hidden for over 800 yrs, wonders of nizamuddin ki baoli. Aktc,the hazrat nizamuddin basti urban renewal project goes beyond mere restoration of monuments and engages in activities related to adaptive reuse,contextual urban planning and the improvement. Urban renewal initiative brief an overview of the project pdf. The nizamuddin urban renewal initiative has since its inception in 2007 worked towards adopting a craft based approach towards. The project integrates conservation, socioeconomic.
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