Development of Grand Canal Corridor in Pondicherry

Abstract

The study talks about the Cultural Landscape - The Grand Canal at Pondicherry, initial design and development of the 3.4 km long corridor as a stormwater drain which is in usage for centuries. The canal separated French town from Black town, that evolved over a period of time with around 1,195 Heritage structures across the corridor. The canal got converted into a open sewer and exposed to various destruction and vandalism. This paper talks about the assessing the corridor and creating guidelines for development of the Grand canal corridor in Pondicherry as a Flexible outdoor space that accommodates various public activities.