Manali and its Sub-Region - Government of Himachal Pradesh

60 Urban Design GuidelinesCA/D1: Special core Redevelopment Zone (SCD)Unit Level: 1. Building Frontage and Street CharacterExisting CharacterThe SCD zone benefits from a strong spatial form in its linearity. A gently varying buildingline and openings at junctions with secondary streets create pause points along thezone. Certain sections of the zone suffer from a lack of frontage and therefore also froma lack of enclosure. This is a retail-led mixed-use zone. Vertical distribution of mixed-useis also evident.Development GuidelinesActive frontages are required in certain locations to create a more vibrantenvironment. Of particular significance are the area for the proposed new CivicSquare and City Plaza. Certain stretches within the zone may also benefit from ahigher degree of enclosure and activities. Therefore, 'build within zones' have beenindicated where informal street markets and hawking zones are to be incorporated