The project envisions a vibrant street featuring a spacious pedestrian plaza, eateries, and opportunities for women to own and operate shops, advancing women's economic empowerment.


Site Context
The Mahila Market–Khau Katta is a vibrant space for trying street food in Belagavi. The place was formerly a dumpyard that has been transformed into a well-maintained street plaza with shops owned by women entrepreneurs. It used to be a dump site but is now a clean street plaza with shops run by women entrepreneurs. The project aimed to help women overcome challenges, empower them, and boost the local economy by offering space, support, and networking opportunities for their businesses.
How hot this street actually gets, and what that means for the people using it.
Pedestrian comfort and usage drops sharply above certain thresholds
In higher humidity contexts, airflow often matters as much as shade.
With index above 27, conditions feel more uncomfortable than the readings
Streets with meaningful canopy coverage tend to retain foot traffic through hot parts of the day
It depicts the presence of cycling opportunity for users of the area