The best way to achieve your future goal is to plan.

- AR. SHRUTI WALIA

INTRODUCTION 17 – August - 1995 Indian sheebushruti@[Link]

Married 9131408420 English, Hindi, Punjabi

#206, Amar Aangan, Near shanti Niketan, Gate – 1, Vasant vihar colony, Vijay
Nagar– 452010,M.P

ACADEMIC 2019 - 2021 Masters in Urban Planning ([Link])

QUALIFICATION University : Chhattisgarh swami vivekanand technical university,
Newai, Bhilai
Percentage : 76.09 %
Result : First Division with Distinction Honours Architect & Urban Planner
2014 - 2019 Bachelor of Architecture ([Link].) Seeking a professionally
University : ITM University, Gwalior enriching working
CGPA : 6.9 (69.0 %) environment, I have interest
Result : First Division in planning & designing
2013 - 2014 Higher secondary certificate (HSC) where i would be able to
Board : Chhattisgarh Open School contribute my knowledge,
skills & creativity to the
Result : First Division (66.6%) organisation, as well as learn
Total marks : 333 Out of 500 & improve more each day to
2010 - 2011 Secondary school certificate (SSC) grow in a better way.
Board : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) I love architecture designing,
evolution of planning, urban
Result : First Division (66.6%) planning theories, interiour
Total marks : 666 OUT OF 1000 designing and can work hard
to deliever better outcomes,
• Residential school & vocational training centre, proposed in Naya Raipur - My masters thesis was based
THESIS PROJECT 2019 on Resilient city (CDRI
• An approach to cdri, coastal city puri, Orissa- 2021 Index) & its planning.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 2024 – April 2024 Shaligram Developers (Architect, Rudhraksh Was involved in designing floor plan of H-Block, three-
dimensional views in relation to township project
Kingston, Bhopal) “Rudraksh Kingston”, Planning & Designing of Head
office, Rera & Prakoshth Documentation,legal formalities
& Sample Flat Interior.

April 2023 – Nov 2023 Bilaspur Smart City Limited, Bilaspur, Junior Was involved in designing floor plans, three-dimensional
views, and three-dimensional modelling in relation to
Architect (Lion Consultancy) (Junior Architect, landscape projects, road & pond renovation projects, and
7 months) other government proposals.

Oct 2021 – Dec 2022 Itm University, Raipur (Assistant Professor, 1Was involved in teaching core architectural subjects such
Years, 2 Months) as : Architectural design, Landscape architecture, Energy
efficient, History of Asrchitecture, Modern &
Contemporary design, Architectural Documentation.

June - Aug 2020

Was involved in the restoration of lake & its planning,
Raipur Development Authority (RDA), Kamal site inspection of various residential (EWS) & analysed
Vihar, Raipur (8 Weeks Internship) the land-use distribution of the project critically.

Was involved in the planning of various residential &

June 2019 - Sep 2021 Constructopreneur, Nagpur (Junior Architect, commercial projects & interior projects & project
2 Years, 3 Months) documentation.

Jan - May 2018 Bagrecha & Associates, Raipur Was involved in the planning of various residential &
commercial projects & also some residential projects
(20 Weeks Internship) related to vastu.
SOFT SKILLS Communication skill, Time management, Problem solving, Purposeful, Efficient &
trustworthy, Hard working

SOFTWARE SKILLS

CERTIFICATION • Licensed Architect By Council of Architecture (COA), Delhi with

Registration No. – CA/19/113295
• Associate member of All India Town & Country Planner with
membership No. - AITP/2023/0047

ACHIEVEMENT • Awarded as best employee / star of the month at ITM University,

Raipur in August 2022.
• Awarded with acknowledgement certificate for Head incharge of
Accomodation in Zonal Nasa Convention, Zone - 1 hosted by ITM
university in Oct 2017.
• Awarded with appreciation certificate in Bachelor of Architecture, ITM
university for maintaining more than 90% attendance.
• Awarded with appreciation certificate for working for 798 hours in
Bagrecha & associates for maintaining more than 95% attendance.
• Awarded with appreciation certificate for participating in Dus ka dum,
State level competition in Nov, 2010
 •
Hands on training on “Mcneel rhinoceros, from Authorized training centre on 5th - 17th Aug, 2016.
WORKSHOPS / CONFRENCE /
•
One day International workshop on “Technology innovation & management for sustainable
WEBINAR / EXPERT LECTURE development”.
/ TRAINING SESSION • Three day workshop on “MATLAB Hands on training”, on 19th - 21st Aug, 2019
(2019 – 2022)
• Three day workshop on “Advanced surveying techniques using DGPS”, on 23rd - 25th Aug,2019
• One day workshop on “Role of urban design in smart city planning”. on Oct 3, 2019
• Webinar on Affordable housing Conducted by CSVTU on 28th of October 2021.
• One day workshop on ECBC Training program on 11th dec.
• Three day Webinar on (CSIR - CBRI) on 31st dec,2021.
• One day workshop on National Intellectual property awareness mission on 31st of Jan, 2022.
• One day training on “Yellow belt training” on 24th Feb, 2022.
• One day expert lecture on “Achieving problem solution fit & product market” on 10th Feb, 2022.
• One day expert lecture on “Skills required for entrepreneurs & factors affecting entrepreneurs”
on 17th Feb, 2022.
• One day expert workshop on “National technology day” on 11th May, 2022.
• One day workshop on “Prototype / Process design & development – Prototyping ” on 23rd May,
2022.
• One day seminar on “How to plan for start – up & legal & ethical steps by Dr. Srinath” on 24th
May, 2022.
• One day seminar on “Accelerators / Incubation – Opportunities for students & faculties – Early
stage entrepreneurs” on 3rd August, 2022.
• One day seminar on “Innovation & start – up ecosystem enabler” on 30th August, 2022.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS • Assistant professor has an 18-hour weekly teaching load, although I've taken 24 lectures in the
previous semester and 21 lectures in the current semester. I have consistently done my best to
finish the syllabus before the last teaching day, in addition to taking the lectures on time.
• I was also selected to lead as one of the masters of ceremony for our university's 7th
convocation and was appreciated a lot for the successful completion of ceremony on 9th Sept,
2022.
• As the person in charge of the NAAC documentation for architecture department at Itm university,
Raipur.
• Additionally, I got the chance as a guest lecturer in the department of the international school
of hospitality and tourism management and conducted a session on the topic of colors and
room layout.

• I was one of the lead from my department to handle the documentation & did my best to ensure
that the Council of Architecture inspection, August 2022 was successfully completed.

PAPER PUBLICATION • Paper published on IJISRT on Feb 2021 entitled - “New planning perspective for enhancing
community’s resilience from the risk of Covid - 19”, ISSN No. - 2456 2165.

• On Process Paper in Scopus & AJCC entitled - “An approach to CDRI : Assessing urban
resilience in coastal town, puri odisha”
WORKFOLIO

MADHAV TALAB, BILASPUR HAPPY STREET , BILASPUR PINK STADIUM, GDC & RENTAL MLCP & PINK TOILET,
CYCLE, BILASPUR BILASPUR

ICCC, BILASPUR AVIVA PRIDE, RAIPUR SV VILLA, BHOPAL SINGH RESIDENCE, BHOPAL
THE FUTURE IS IN THE
PAST URBAN THEORY
- AR. SHRUTI WALIA
 • The Garden City movement is a visionary
approach to urban planning aimed at
reconciling the benefits of both city and
rural living.

• A garden city is a meticulously planned

urban community designed to integrate
extensive green spaces, parks, and a diverse
mix of residential, commercial, and
industrial zones to sought out to address the
challenges of the Industrial Revolution, like
overpopulation, unsanitary conditions, and
urbanization.

• The garden city movement embodies

several key principles like green spaces,
planned layout, mixed land use,
sustainability, community engagement,
transportation planning, and quality of life.

THE GARDEN CITY Plan of Garden city by Howard (Image Credits: [Link])

MOVEMENT BY SIR EBENEZER HOWARD

 Components of Howard’s Garden city movement
were:

[Link] Dispersal: The organized outward migration

of industries and people to towns of sufficient size to
provide the services & variety of occupations.
[Link] of Town – size: The growth of towns to be
limited, in order that their inhabitants may live near
work, shops, social centers, and each other and also
near open country.
[Link]: The internal texture of towns to be open
enough to permit of houses with private gardens,
adequate space for schools and other functional
purposes.
[Link] and Country Relationship: The town area to
be defined and a large area around it reserved
permanently for agriculture; thus enabling the farm
Features of Garden City people to be assured of a nearby market, and the town
•1000 acres of towns designed for healthy living and industry. people to have the benefit of a country situation.
•5000 acres if permanent green belt which surrounds the whole town. [Link] Control: Pre planning of the whole town
•Density of 12 families per acre framework, including the road scheme, and functional
•A large central park having public building. zoning; the fixing of maximum densities; the control of
•limited size of approx. 32000 people, planned in advance and land in building as to quality and design, skillful planting and
single ownership to eliminate overcrowding. landscape garden design.
THE GARDEN CITY [Link]: The town to be divided into wards,
each to some extent a developmental and social entity.
MOVEMENT BY SIR EBENEZER HOWARD
 1. Town
Attractions of an urban lifestyle, including
job opportunities, amenities, and social
environment. It encompasses the
advantages of city living without the typical
drawbacks, such as congestion and poor
living conditions.
2. Country
Symbolizes the appeal of natural
environment. This includes the tranquility,
open spaces, and connection with nature. It
encompasses the desire of people to enjoy
the benefits of countryside living while still
having access to urban amenities.
3. Town-Country
The heart of Howard’s garden city concept.
It aims to combine the positive aspects of
both urban and rural living. In a garden city,
residents should experience the benefits of
a vibrant town atmosphere with green belts
and open spaces that provide the amenities
of the countryside.
This theory laid the foundation for practical application, thus establishing the first garden city,
THE GARDEN CITY Letchworth, in 1903, followed by Welwyn Garden City.

MOVEMENT WHERE WILL THEY GO?

 TOWN COUNTRY TOWN -COUNTRY
POSITIVE NEGATIVE POSITIVE NEGATIVE ASPECTS
ASPECTS ASPECTS ASPECTS ASPECTS
BEAUTY OF NATURE & PEACE
SOCIAL CLOSING OUT BEAUTY OF LACK OF
OPPORTUNITY OF NATURE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY & GROWTH
NATURE SOCIETY
ISOLATION OF HIGH RENTS & LAND LYING HANDS OUT
CROWDS PRICES ACCESSIBLE PARKS, FIELD & EQUAL
IDLE OF WORK
CHANCES
PLACES OF FOUL AIR
WOOD, LACK OF
AMUSEMENT
FOREST SECURITY LOW RENTS – HIGH WAGES
CHANCE OF SLUMS LOW PRICES
EMPLOYMENT FRESH AIR LOW WAGES
LOW RENTS LACK OF PURE AIR, WATER & GOOD DRAINAGE
HIGH WAGES COSTLY
AMENITIES DRAINAGE

WELL LIT ABUNDANCE CROWDED BRIGHT HOMES, GARDENS & NO

STREETS OF WATER DWELLING SMOKE NO SLUMS

THE GARDEN CITY

MOVEMENT ASPECTS OF THREE MAGNETS
 Chandigarh is known as a garden city primarily
due to its meticulous planning and abundant
green spaces integrated into the urban fabric.

Emphasized the harmonious blend of urban

development with nature.
The city’s layout is based on a grid system that
allows for efficient land use and the
incorporation of extensive green spaces.

Chandigarh is home to a significant number of

parks and gardens, including the Zakir Hussain
Rose Garden, Shanti Kunj, and the Rock
Garden.
Sukhna Lake, in the city, not only enhances the
city’s beauty but also serves as a popular spot for
leisure activities, contributing to the garden city
ambiance.

Chandigarh also features wide tree-lined

avenues and boulevards, enhancing the city’s
green character. The city’s design reflects a
deliberate effort to provide a high quality of life
for residents while preserving and celebrating
THE GARDEN CITY nature.

MOVEMENT INDIAN CONTEXT Le Corbusier in the 1950s

• Le Corbusier conceived
the master plan of
Chandigarh as
analogous to human
body, with a clearly
defined part.

• Head (The capitol

complex)
• Heart (The city center)
• Lungs (The leisure valley,
innumerable open spaces
and sector greens)
• Intellect (The cultural and
educational institutions)
• Circulatory system (The
network of roads, the 7Vs)
• Viscera (The industrial
area)

THE GARDEN CITY

MOVEMENT IN INDIAN CONTEXT
 Le Corbusier divided the city into 63
“Sectors”.

• Each Sector (what had been

named an “Urban Village” in
Mayer’s plan) or the neighbored
unit, is quite similar to the
traditional Indian 'Mohalla’.

• The primary module of the city’s

design is a sector, of size
800×1200 m. Each sector is a self
sufficient unit having shops,
school, health centers and places
of recreations and worship.

• The population of a sector

varies between 3000 and 2000
depending upon the sizes of
plots and the topography of the
area.

• Convenient walking distance for

social services like schools and
THE GARDEN CITY shopping centers are provided.

MOVEMENT IN INDIAN CONTEXT

 1. Planning and layout
Chandigarh stands out for its deliberate planning. The
planned layout of Chandigarh reflects a cohesive vision,
2. Architectural Evolution
Chandigarh’s architectural unity is a result of intentional
design principles.
3. Green Spaces
Chandigarh’s intentional inclusion of green spaces has
contributed to a garden city experience.
4. Sustainability
Chandigarh integrates sustainable practices into its design,
aligning with the Garden City movement’s principles.
5. Nature and Technological balance
Chandigarh strikes a balance between nature and
technology through deliberate planning.
6. Tourist Attractions
Chandigarh’s garden spaces and architectural landmarks
are major tourist attractions, contributing to the city’s
identity.

Chandigarh’s intentional planning, innovative features, and

emphasis on cultural enrichment. While historically a
garden city, faces challenges arising from rapid economic
growth, technological advancements, and cultural diversity,
THE GARDEN CITY requiring ongoing efforts to preserve its green identity.

MOVEMENT ANALYSIS
 1. Population growth in India contributes to the
degradation of garden cities through unplanned urbanization,
increased housing demands, and strain on infrastructure,
sacrificing green spaces and disrupting ecosystems.
2. Absence of Comprehensive Urban Planning can result
in a chaotic urban landscape, compromising the quality of
life for residents and hindering the sustainability and
aesthetic appeal of cities.
3. Lack of Infrastructure Development in India, leads to
traffic congestion and no access to sanitation and defecating
facilities.
4. Environmental Degradation brings environmental
challenges such as air and water pollution, which can impact
the sustainable aspects of garden cities and threaten green
cover, biodiversity, and water bodies.
5. Commercialization means increased commercial
activities and the growth of industries, encroaching upon
planned residential and green areas, altering the intended
balance of the city.
6. Insufficient Maintenance of Green Spaces, parks, and
public infrastructure leads to the deterioration of the overall
quality of life.
7. Lack of Effective Policies and Enforcement hinders
sustainable development, threatening the aesthetic and
environmental qualities of these planned cities.
THE GARDEN CITY
MOVEMENT WHY ARE GARDEN CITIES DEGRADING IN INDIA?
1. Comprehensive Urban Planning 5. Government Schemes
A master plan that emphasizes green infrastructure, Strengthen governance mechanisms to ensure effective
incorporating parks, gardens, and green belts into the city implementation of urban planning regulations and environmental
layout, is the first step in the process. These city plans need protection measures.
to be equipped with the latest needs and demands to avoid 6. Preservation of Cultural and Architectural Heritage
choking in the future. Develop and implement strategies to preserve the cultural and
2. Develop Infrastructure architectural heritage of garden cities; this will promote tourism
Invest in and upgrade infrastructure to support the growing and, hence, increase the capital of the city.
population, which means facilities like transportation, 7. Green and Sustainable Development Initiatives
utilities, and public services. Integrate smart city Green building designs, energy-efficient technologies, green roofs,
technologies for efficient resource management and and water conservation measures. Implement green belts and buffer
infrastructure development. zones to protect existing green spaces and promote biodiversity.
3. Environmental Conservation 8. Sustainable Transportation
Establishing effective waste management systems, like Developing a robust public transportation system that reduces
recycling and composting facilities, or implementing water reliance on private vehicles can prevent traffic jams, air pollution,
conservation measures, like rainwater harvesting and and a waste of time. Pedestrian-friendly pathways and cycling
efficient use of grey water, are a few examples. lanes covered with trees encourage eco-friendly commuting,
4. Community Involvement contributing to reduced traffic congestion.
Encouraging community participation in urban planning 9. Public Awareness and Education
and decision-making processes can result in cohesive Increase public awareness about the importance of preserving
thoughtfulness amongst citizens. Collaborative efforts like green spaces and maintaining the unique characteristics of garden
tree plantation drives, neighborhood clean-ups, and other cities.
environmental initiatives can be done at a micro and macro 10. Promotion of Local Agriculture
level. Encouraging community gardens and urban farming promotes local
THE GARDEN CITY food production within the city.

MOVEMENT HOW TO TURN ANY CITY INTO A GARDEN CITY?

 The Garden City Movement and its
impact on the cities in India hold
promise amid the evolving landscape
of urbanization. With a growing
emphasis on sustainability and quality
of life, garden cities are likely to
witness continued innovation in
urban planning and development.
Initiatives such as the Smart Cities
Mission in India exemplify a
commitment to incorporating
technology for efficient infrastructure
and services.
Cities like Chandigarh, with its
planned layouts and green spaces,
serve as inspiration. The Garden
City Movement shapes the future of
cities that integrate eco-friendly
practices, smart technologies, and
community engagement, creating
urban environments that harmonise
with nature while meeting the needs
of a rapidly urbanizing population.
THE GARDEN CITY
MOVEMENT CONCLUSION - FUTURE OF GARDEN CITY MOVEMENT IN INDIA