The multi-modal hub project, set within 27 acres in the heart of city, proposed integration of various transportation modes to facilitate a modal shift from high car usage to public transportation. Conceived as first of a kind project in India it proposed integration of rapid transit metro, water metro, city and regional buses, cars, auto-rickshaws, cycles and pedestrians. Also included for commuter convenience were commercial uses, small hotel, multi-purpose halls, recreational and leisure spaces with a built up area totaling 1,07,000 sqm. Set within a landscaped environment, including plazas and parks, the emphasis was on the quality of pedestrian experience, including walk-ability and safety.