Impact Of Multiplexes On Urban Traffic

PLANNING THESIS
IMPACT OF MULTIPLEXES ON URBAN
TRAFFIC
(Case study on IMAX AND PVR)

By
Sandeep reddy.T.R,
Roll No: 070220,
B.Tech (Plg), 8th Semester.

Under the Supervision of

Mr.Revapathi

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE
JNA&FAUniversity
MahaveerMarg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 500028
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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING

SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE,
JNA & FA University
MahaveerMarg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 500 028

CERTIFICATE

I/We certify that the planning thesis entitled IMPACT OF MULTIPLEXES ON URBAN TRAFFIC on

submitted by Sandeep reddy.T.R Roll No. 070220 on this 20th day of June 2011 in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

(PLANNING) of this University, is a Bonafide work to the best of my/our knowledge and may be

placed before the Examination Board for their consideration.

_____________________ ____________________
Mr.Revapathi Mrs.Kanthi
Supervisor/s Coordinator

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Mrs.PhaniSree Dr.D.Vijay Kishore
Head of the Department Principal

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External Examiner
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Acknowledgement
It gives me immense pleasure to express my sincere gratitude to Mr.Revapathi under
whose supervision this work carried out. His profound interest, valuable guidance and useful
suggestions are highly acknowledged. I am very much grateful for her constant encouragement
during the course of the work and the critical support without which this work would not have
been completed.

Those who provided valuable insights to the work include Prof. S.Kumar, Director of
International Relations& Admissions, Mr. Prasad Rao, Head of the Department of Facilities &
Services Planning, Mr.Revapathi,lecturer in planning I am grateful to them. I acknowledge the
contribution of Faculty (Department of Urban & Regional Planning) to this report.

I would also like to acknowledge Dr.Vijay Kishore, Principal for providing the much
needed Infrastructure (Library, Lab, etc.,) &organizational support.

I also thank my friends Sajith.S,Sairam.D,Sreekanth.K and Dannam.Z for the help

rendered to me during the course. I thank my Classmates for their encouragement.

Finally, I would like to thank all my friends at School of Planning & Architecture, JNA &
FAU and Department of Urban Design & Planning, who provided me academic and practitioner
perspectives on different issues. While I have taken care to include everyone who helped me in
any way in compiling the report, the omissions are unintentional and I hope that they would be
constructed as such. It is needless to say that I own up the errors or omissions in the report
arising in the course of editing or finalizing the report.

--Sandeep Reddy.T.R
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CONTENTS
Certificate

Acknowledgement

Thesis abstract

Contents

List of charts

List of pictures

List of tables

List of maps

1 Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Need for the study

1.3 Aim & Objectives

1.4 Scope & Limitations

1.5 Methodology

3 Chapter 2-Literature Review

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Relationships between Land Uses

2.3 Transformation of cinema theaters to multiplexes

2.3.1Reasons for converting the cinema theaters into multiplexe

2.4Single screen vs multi screen

2.5Impact of multiplexes in development of the surrounding areas

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2.6 Standards for Multiplexes

2.6.6Parking spaces may be allotted

2.6.2Minimum Requirements
2.6.3Landscaping and Greenery

2.6.4Parking Requirements
2.6.1Permissions

3 Chapter 3-Desktop study

3.1 LARISSA

3.1.1 Parking and other infrastructure facilities

3.2Desktop study: Berlin Kino Multiplex

4 Chapter 4 Present Scenario in India

4.1 Multiplexes in India

4.2 Film industry in india

4.3 List of Multiplexes in major cities of India

5 Chapter 5 present scenario in Hyderabad

5.1 Multiplexes in Hyderabad

5.2 Upcoming Projects

5.3 Locations of multiplexes

5.4 Transformation of cinema theaters into multiplexes in Hyderabad

5.5 Better ambience

5.6 Main problems that are people facing due to the Multiplexes

5.7 Parking capacities of multiplexes

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6 Chapter 6 case study on IMAX

6.1Case study on IMAX

6.2 Landscape standards for IMAX

6.3Parking standards at IMAX

6.4 Impact of IMAX on traffic

6.5Surveys at IMAX during working day

6.6 Surveys at IMAX during non-working day

6.7 Main advantages of IMAX

6.8 Landscape standards of IMAX

6.9 Parking standards of IMAX

6.10Problematic issues in parking spaces

6.11Fire exist standards for IMAX

7 Chapter 7 case study on PVR

7.1 CASE STUDY ON PVR

7.2 Why PVR is such as problematic to traffic?

7.3 Metro project passing through Punjagutta

7.4 Landscape standards of PVR

7.5 Parking standards of PVR

7.6 Fire exist standards of PVR

7.7 Queue for the box-office tickets at PVR

7.8 Entrance way & exist way

7.9 Surveys at PVR during working day

7.10 Surveys at PVR during working day

8 Chapter 8 suggestions and recommendations

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

Multiplexes are the growing trend of the Indian tradition and development.

Shop.eat.fun

This is the theme of most of the multiplexes. they not only want the people get fun but they want
some thing more .commercial complexes are also located in most of the multiples in order attract
the people to cover three jobs done at a time.

Cinemas are considered to be an integral part of cities and they contribute to the
definition of a local geography and identity. They also contribute to the preservation of the collective

memory, since they constitute a significant social and cultural practice linked to a specific place,

which acts as a common reference or landmark for many individuals

The impact of multiplexes and megaplexes on the urban traffic, as well as urban
planning policies in certain countries, is considerable. Most of the multiplexes are located near
the center or in the suburbs of major cities, and since they constitute a part of the urban traffic
they must contribute to the quality of urban life and respond to urban planning needs. In relation
to city centers, there is always the danger of urban decay and therefore they must be regenerated.
This implies containing the growth of commercial developments on the suburbs, including new
cinemas

The main question that arises relates to the ways that a multiplex affects the
development of a city, the Quality of life of its residents (and tourists), and, perhaps, the planning
legislation in some countries.
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1.1.1.1 1.1Need of the Study

There is a mismatch in the parking capacity and number of customers entering into the
multiplexes which is creating the great problem for the traffic
Out of 6 multiplexes in the Hyderabad there are less than 3 having the sufficient parking
and free traffic flow
Studying the present scenario of the multiplexes. So the main aim of the study is to
propose the betterment of the condition

1.1.1.2 1.2Aim
To study and analyze the impact of multiplexes on traffic and to propose the betterment of
the condition

Objective 1
To identify multiplexes in Hyderabad which are creating the traffic problems

Objective 2
To study the traffic volume of in and around multiplexes

Objective 3
To identify the multiplexes which does not following the rules and regulations of the
local bodies

Objective 4
To identify the reasons involving in the traffic problems

Objective 5
To suggest planning strategies for reducing the traffic problems

1.4 Scope
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Scope of the study is to review the problems created by the multiplexes and to new proposal to
them. The scope of the study is limited to the traffic problems and did not deal with the land use
and increase of land prices due to multiplexes.
Limitations:-
my study is limited to the impact of multiplexes on the urban traffic and there immediate
effect on traffic congestions
identified and preferred study area:- IMAX and PVR
study is limited to the in and around the multiplexes
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1.5 Methodology

Aim

Objectives

Scope & Limitations

Data Collection

Primary Data Secondary Data

PRIMARY DATA From multiplexes
Visual Observations GHMC
Traffic volume count Success stories of
Photographs multiplexes around India
Interviews Literature Studies
Officials

Analysis

Identification Of Problems
1.1.1.3

Recommendations
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Chapter -2

2 Literature Review

2. Definitions:-
A multiplex is a movie theater complex with multiple screens, typically three or more. They are
usually housed in a specially designed building. Sometimes, an existing venue undergoes a
renovation where the existing auditoriums are split into smaller ones, or more auditoriums are
added in an extension or expansion of the building.

Some are largest of these complexes can sit thousands of people and are sometimes referred to as
a megaplex.

Height of building means height measured from the abutting road and in case of undulated
terrain height can be considered as average of the corresponding ground level or formation level
of proposed site.

High-Rise building means a building 18 meters or more in height. However, chimneys,

cooling towers, boiler rooms/ lift machine rooms, cold storage and other non-working areas in
case of industrial buildings and water tanks, and architectural features in respect of other
buildings may be permitted as a non-High Rise building. Buildings less than 18 m including stilt
floor/parking floor stand excluded from the definition of high-rise buildings.

Parking Complex / Parking Lot means a premises either built or open which is utilized
purely for parking of vehicles and where parking fees is collected by the owner and permitted in
specific areas. The minimum site shall be 300 square meters.

Sanctioning Authority means the Vice Chairman of Urban Development Authority,

Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the
Executive Authority of the Gram Panchayat or a Special Unit created for the purpose of
sanctioning and monitoring building and development activity as the case may be.

Transferable Development Right (TDR) means an award specifying the built up area an
owner of a site or plot can sell or dispose or utilize elsewhere, whose site or plot is required to be
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set apart or affected for a community amenity or development for public purpose in the Master
Plan or in road widening or covered in recreational use zone, etc. and applicable only after such
lands are vested with the local body/ Urban Development Authority as the case may be. The
award would be in the form of a TDR Certificate issued by the Competent Authority

2.1 Relationships between Land Uses:-

Urban areas involve specialized land uses having specific functions; each land use zone involves
a set of relationships with other land uses. These relationships are expressed by flows of
passengers and freight. This represents a polycentric city,

Zones A and E are both commercial with their associated movements of passengers (workers
and customers) and freight (suppliers).

Zones B and F are distribution centers servicing commercial activities, which implies
movements of freight.

Zones C, G and D are residential areas (G being of high density) from where flows of
passengers are originating.

2.2 Transformation of cinema theaters

to multiplexes:-

Cinema theaters are getting converted into

multiplexes as it is a beneficial process. In
multiplex at a time a minimum of 700
people can sit and watch the movie and it
is a fast practice to recover the money that
have been invested.
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2.2.1Reasons for converting the cinema theaters into multiplexes:-

Due to fast recovery of money invested

Lack of commercial area in the busiest roads also leading to the conversion of
cinema theaters into multiplexes

With the

2.3Single screen vs multi screen

So what if multiplexes constitute just 1% of the total number of cinema halls, and 4-5% of the
12,900 screens, in India, the industry is talking about the end of single screens. Single screens,
with their low quality ambience, would find it tough to survive in the long run, it is felt.

"Over a period of time, theatres will die a natural death," says Sampat. This because there is a
rising demand for quality cinema exhibition infrastructure. Also, before long, digitisation will be
the industry standard and exhibitors will have to shift to it.

"Though the propensity to watch movies in India is high, there is a big gap in terms of quality-
viewing experience between the metros and the smaller cities," says Tushar Dhingra, chief
operating officer, Adlabs.

In India, there are only 12 screens per million population compared to 117 screens per million in
the US and more than 40 screens per million for European countries.

Now, what are the risks involved? Increasing property prices is a big concern, of course. But
most multiplex owners have tied up properties for at least the next couple of years.

So, at least on the surface, there's nothing much to stop the multiplex boom. The coming of age
of direct-to-home services like movie-on-demand and live gaming are unlikely to make the
millions.
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Increase in the
traffic flow

Change in the land

Increase in land Multiplex use
rates

Increase in the
commercial spaces

Image showing the effects of multiplex on various sector

2.4 Impact of multiplexes in development of the surrounding areas:-

Multiples show the direct effect on the surrounding areas in the view of increase in land rates,
change in the land use pattern and increase in the traffic flow.

With he addition of the multiplex in a area shows effects on the land use by changing the whole
landuse to commercial in order increase the marketing. Multiplex also shows its impact on the
price values of the surrounding areas.

Multiplexes concept changed the whole theoretical practices of development with forced
changes. If the arrangement of the multiplexes is in negative manner it creates the problems such
as traffic congestions, accidents,high rise buildings, ventilation and depletion in land prices
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2.5 Standards for Multiplexes

Height of the buildings(in Minimum front open space Minimum open space on
meters) (in meters) remaining sides (in meters)

Upto15 12mts 6

15-21 7

21-24 8

24-27 9

27-30 10

30-35 11

35-40 12

40-45 13 13

45-50 14 14

Above 50 15 16

2.5.1Permissions
A Qualified structural engineer

Directorate of fire services

Local municipality

NOC from the Police Department (traffic)

Town planner
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2.5.2Minimum Requirements
Minimum size of the plot should be 3000sq.m
The minimum abutting road width for a multiplex shall be 18m existing
The width of the service road shall be minimum 7m with 2lane black topped
Carriage way
The multiplex should be away from the main streets and should have its own
Car parking

2.5.3Landscaping and Greenery:-

A minimum 2m wide green planting strip in the periphery on all sides within the setbacks are
required to be developed and maintained. An organized open space of at least 10% of total site
area shall be maintained and utilized as greenery over and above the mandatory all-round
setbacks. Trees shall be planted within the periphery of the site at the rate of 1 tree per 100 sq.m
of site area

2.5.4Parking Requirements

Type of building Parking area should to be provided as percentage of total

built up area

In municipal In other areas

corporation area

Multiplex complexes 60% 50%

2.5.6Parking spaces may be allotted in:

Basements or cellars
On stilt floor
Multi level parking complex adjoining to the multiplex
In front of the multiplex without disturbing the setbacks
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2.1.1.1 Steps while preparing the guidelines:-

adopting
taking the
extrating the them to preparing the
outputs of
experiences present guidelines
stakeholders
situations