Smdy focuses on the existing development trend of Keraniganj, especially after the opening of the 2'.Buriganga Bridge. 42 Project background and economic analysis 43 Location and importance of the bridge 4.4 Main features of the bridge. Appendix-2: Changing income levels of residents of Zinjira Appendix-3: Relevant news published in local news.
Introduction
Objectives of the Study
This research is an attempt to evaluate the land use and socio-economic impact of the bridge on Kemnlganj Upazila and to formulate a framework for planned development of that area. To identify the current status of land use and socio-economic parameters of the area after the construction of the bridge.
Signif>e3nce of the Study
The second chapter deals with the details of the methodology starting with a brief literature review, data collection to analysis of findings, scope and limitations of the study. Chapter seven deals with the findings of the study and a summary of the feedback received from residents of the Keraniganj area on their survival pattern after the bridge. Chapter eight is an attempt to bring together the findings and discussions from the previous chapters. Some suggestions for future research and recommendations for possible development of the area are given.
Methodology
All data and information collected were analyzed to achieve the objectives of the study. A set of recommendations are submitted at the end of the study as the final result. KeramganJ town stands on the banks of the Buriganga river on the south-west side of Dhaka city.
Map- 3.5 SPZS Uflder Urban Area Plan
The Second Buriganga Bridge
Upazila, and also opened up large areas in the south-west and south by providing an uninterrupted road transport link with the capital. On the left bank of the Buriganga River, Dhaka city is virtually the nerve center of the national road and other modal transportation network. Unfortunately, the other side of the NVET is a vast underdeveloped agricultural region, and this is the case every year.
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
Potentials & Constraints for the Development of the Area
The structure plan has identified the area as having high potential for future urbanization and de-burdening of central Dhaka. I assumed that the construction of the second Buriganga Bridge would provide direct access to the central part of Dhaka, making Zinj\ra more attractive to tourists. scheme for people with low and middle incomes. Improved connectivity to central Dhaka could shift some activities from Dhaka to Zinjira, which would strengthen the economic base.'' All the above predictions have proven successful for the Keraniganj area and now it is considered as one of the lucrative areas for the developers and commercial establishments around Dhaka.
This communication and proximity to the city of Dhaka are the opportunities of Keraniganj which can be properly exploited. After the construction of 2.d Bunganga bridge now vegetables are being transported to Dhaka city within J 5 Mmutes from Kemmganj. If the area could be developed into a planned residential area, it would certainly reduce the pressure on Dhaka city.
E> And the improved communication between Kemniganj and other parts of the country is not yet being properly disseminated to the concerned agencies. The fear of high vulnerability to flooding hinders the highly valued residents131 and industrial development. During the survey, the last comment from Keraniganj residents was that all these changes are a result of improved accessibility after the bridge, which needs to be properly managed. Impact of the access roads on the adjacent areas: The Zinjira pilot area was from the start much more developed than the reference Atasur. Gateway for vehicles from South Bengal: Another important finding of the study is that the bridge can provide greater opportunity to connect South Bengal with Dhaka via the Dhaka-Mawa plateau. This creates excessive load of the tenninal and a traffic jam at an entrance portal of Dhaka, At present Jatrabari tet1llinal is used by all vehicles coming from Chlttagong and Sylhet division. The route is so congested to serve the current capacity that intensive traffic jams are a common phenomenon there, construction of the Padma Bndge is now under processing. Major obstacles to the development of the study area: Essential civic amenities and urban facilities are not available in the study area. A questionnaire survey was conducted among the residents of Kernniganj area to gather their opinion on existing constraints and required steps for future development of the area. Figure-7.2 and Figure-7,3 highlight people's opinion on major barriers to the development of the Keraniganj and required steps to overcome them. Here, a high flood vulnerability has been identified as a major barrier to the development of the area. A large part of the residents believe that Keraniganj is not well portrayed to the affected prople Target groups, who may choose Keraniganj for future investment or housing development, are not properly informed. So part of the study area needs to be monitored. With a rural character, 'development control' must be imposed on the area to preserve the agricultural area. This will reduce the pressure on the city of Dhaka. Garment workers and daily wage workers staying in unhygienic slums in the central part of the capital and Keraniganj can be rehabilitated here through low-cost housing in a separate residential zone. Private residential areas should be developed in accordance with the objective of Detlil Area Plan. Private residential areas are recommended to be developed according to the 'Garden Cily' concept. Industrial zone: Zinjira and Kaliganj area should be encouraged for commercial and light industrial use i.e. clothing, shoe making. Any type of heavy or harmful industry, shipyard, mechanical workshop which causes notable source of water, air and sound pollution It will be strictly prohibited Keraniganj is located on the south side of Dhaka city so if heavy industry is built here all smoke, dust and polluted air are flown to Dhaka C1ty by natural wind direction. Further regulation of economic activities, including an industrial plant, must be provided separately depending on the type of economic activity. New garment manufacturing centers should be developed in a planned manner by establishing a separate 'Gannents Village'. In order to facilitate existing layouts and encourage new development, all these facilities must be provided urgently. The widening of existing roads, the construction of new access roads in each department and a well-organized service system should be arranged as soon as possible. Educational and medical facilities would need to be increased as improved communications with greater Dhaka increased population density in Keraniganj, creating demand for additional facilities. Therefore, all kinds of activities that could encroach on the river bank, pollute the environment and limit the view of the river should be strictly prohibited. The Buriganga River needs to be redefined and the edges of the Zinjira canal and other canals need to be marked. Canals should be maintained and kept free ITO small type of development and pollution in Keraniganj. Otherwise, investment in flood protection will offset internal flooding within PROTEL-tedareas. As the ZooBuriganga area has accelerated the urbanization process and the land value of Keraniganj Upazila, there is a trend tovvards of gradual backfilling and development. Steps should therefore be taken to restore and protect the canals and other important low lands of the area. What are the main changes you see in your area after the bridge is built~. a) Better accessibility with Dhaka and other parts of the country (b) Increased level of commercialization. What are the changes in the occupational pattern in your area after the bridge. i) Creation of new jobs in any particular field 0 (ii) Removal of previous job 0. iIi) Agricultural labor is diverted to other occupations 0 (iv) Other (please specify). ii) What causes the change fur this price~,. Shop rent House rent (per floor) (i). il) What are the main reasons for the change in this rent~. a). Do you think the bridge has increased the provision of pubJie and private housing in your arena? a) Dhaka and Narayanganj are adjacent to Keraniganj and the bridge created a difficult connection with these lash. But there was none of importance. development in this area until DOW. As a "csidmt of this area in your opinion what are the main causes behind this. i) high vulnerability to floods 0 (ii) Poor communication network 0 (iii) Lad. iv) High crime rate a) In your opinion what should be the main steps to exploit the potential of fuD or the area. Before bridge IAfter bridge If it changes after bridge, what are the main reasons for this. Do you think a significant change bad commercial activities OCCUltedin your area due to bro~ 0 Code: I Yes. Do you think there was a significant change in commercial activities in your area due to bridge. I). Do you thmk a significant change 1 Wholesale marketing happened in your area because of bridge. ii) With which areas of the country you trade. iii).Kc)' "'indin~s
Recommendation
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