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Reducing the Mahananda Eco-Sensitive Zone to 500 Meters with a Tiered Zoning Strategy Using Biophilic Architecture to Encourage Vertical Growth in Greater Siliguri’s Matigara, Sukna, and Salbari

Author(s) Dr. Sourav Mitra, Ar. Akanksha Mitra
Country India
Abstract Greater Siliguri, is a fast-expanding urban area of West Bengal that includes Matigara, Sukna and Salbari near the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). The 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the sanctuary is a shield for various kinds of faunae besides curbing urban growth, particularly in terms of vertical expansion that could lead to high-rise. Here, we examine the possibility of shrinking the ESZ to 500 meters by a zoning strategy in tiers: a Core ESZ (0–500 m) where stringent preservation should be enforced, a Transition Zone (500 m–1 km) benchmarked for biophilic compliance in architecture, and an Urban Integration Zone (above 1 km) or for conventional building. Biophilic architecture—featuring components such as green roofs, vertical gardens, wildlife corridors, and sustainable building materials—will minimize the number of human-wildlife conflicts, nurture greater biodiversity, and promote high-rise construction. Comprehensive architectural guidelines and urban planning frameworks help to ensure practical implementation, which is in line with the goals of the city’s municipality (Siliguri Municipal Corporation – SMC). The costs are presented in Indian Rupees (INR) and the data is supplemented with field surveys, GIS modeling, Mahananda ESZ notification (2020) and global case examples. This approach provides a scalable framework for urban areas around protected ecosystems.
Keywords Biophilic Architecture, Eco-Sensitive Zone, Mahananda WLS,Human-Wildlife Conflict, Vertical Expansion, Greater Siliguri, Tiered Zoning, Urban Planning
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51085
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