Is Chandigarh a perfectly planned city? - Vikramāditya Prakāsh
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- Explore the construction of the futurist city Chandigarh, a project of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and planned by Le Corbusier.
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In 1947, India achieved independence from British rule - but this freedom came at a tremendous cost. Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was eager to usher his country towards a brighter, united future. And one of the projects that would prove most essential to realizing this vision was the construction of Chandigarh. Vikramāditya Prakāsh details the creation of the futurist city.
Lesson by Vikramāditya Prakāsh, directed by Jeff Le Bars, JetPropulsion.space
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Are you kidding me? This animation is excellent!! the rotoscoping gives these historical figures so much life!
Any idea how they've made this?
@@vz1098My guess would be 3d model animation for the hand turning the pages and the buildings marquees and tabletop. For the humans, the animators probably filmed some actors (or filmed themselves) doing the actions and then drew over the frames and changed the appropriate details (hair, glasses,etc.)
You know? to weeks after this comment another person (aka me) watched this video and was about to say almost the same thing.
💯 agreed
Googling what Chandigarh looks like, you can see the vision. Beautiful!
Haryana
Karnal is best
White men designed it.
Show appreciation to white men ❤
@@darthvadeth6290 that's not the point brother and that statement is not even entirely true
@@darthvadeth6290 I do appreciate it though the cost we and multiple other countries paid was too high and the effects can still be seen up to this date. And that was also due to white men. Don't make this a white vs other colors debate.
Corbusier was Swiss.
I lived in Chandigarh for a week back in 2005. I used to feel good and lively everyday. Simple thing that I haven't felt in many other cities daily.
Same,I was born there and trust me Chandigarh FEELS good and is just so peaceful. Had the best time of my life there and planning to live there again. It was the only city where i didn’t get headaches when i was coming home from work. Chandigarh has the best environment
Dude, this is my favourite video editing I’ve seen in a Ted-Ed video so far!! The animations sketches, and models are used to represent the designing of the city is just so creative and incredible! Great job!! 👏🏻✌🏼
Yeahh
Not to mention how smooth the transitions are
And the music!
@@mcleancapistrano8894 I know right? I wish I could find it! D:
Can anyone tell how to make such animated videos?
For those wondering:
The "business partner" after whose death Albert Mayer left the project was Maciej Nowicki. He was a Polish architect, respected in pre-war polish fro his impressive architectural drawings. He also worked on J. S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Quite interesting man
Quite true. Unfortunately, the section on Nowicki had to be edited out because of length.
Never expected my home city to be featured in a TED video 🙌! I often discuss with my friends how well planned Chandigarh and everybody is affirmative about it’s well planned Sectors, Grid system etc.
I agree, Chandigarh is something special
my hometown too!
How does it feel living in chandigarh?
@@WowTrivia-hello The Parks, separate cycling lanes, overall cleanliness, the trees 🌳and greenery that you see all around rather than a concrete jungle are the best part. A new metro is also being proposed which is a good thing. I think in India, Chandigarh is the best city to live a happy life. It is just a very liveable city. That’s all.
@@vivek-420 thanks for the explanation 👍
Proud to be a resident of Chandigarh, I have seen the city growing and changing and aging for the last 40 years. There are goods and bads both, but overall its an amazing city and would love to die here only ❤
Dudw sadly gawar up Biharis are migrating and ruining city 😢😢
Ah yes the typical "proud" comment over someone else's achievements😂😂😂
@@arkscrew yeah, as if he was approached for civil planning in 1950s lmao
@@arpitsurve2832 you both seem to be jealous. Pride in one's city is natural when it is actually good. Visit here sometime, you'll know peace and lose these troll tendencies.
@@swas2907 man speaks like chandigarh is monastry lmao. Id rather hear it from actual residents today and let me tell you the city isnt perfect, neither is your passive aggressive never-asked-for opinion 💀
I have lived in Chandigarh for the first 30 years of my life, and now, after having travelled across the globe, I can say nothing beats Chandigarh.
lmao
Konsa nasha bhai.....East Asian cities will alone slap chandigarh😂
Dude seriously? It looks really good and is beautiful but u can't deny the fact that there are tons of much better and developed cities in east asian countries like China, Japan, Malaysia and many more. And I didn't even count in Europe
@apix417 Malaysia is South East Asia though.
@@stxfdt1240 yeah I meant both south east Asia and east asia
I'm one of the natives he talked about who were oppposed to the city building (my late grandfather to be specific) because they took our lands from a very prime location in Sector 23 and 24 (village called kailar) and they gave lands way out of the city (about 40km away) present day derabassi, village barwala.
Well if my grandfather didn't decide to buy a house in village Burail at the time I wouldn't have grown up in this city.
Love Chandigarh Though, Truly the city Beautiful.
The idea of land acquisation is saddening but they did it to make your city great
Just from an initial watch, this reminds me of the failing mega projects that Egypt keeps announcing. Maybe they can follow Chandigarh’s example. Cities (like Brasilia) have been built from scratch before, and hopefully we can see the model of Chandigarh replicated elsewhere in India and the world, especially in bigger urban centers.
Karnal best
Thank you for your nice comment, appreciate it 👍
Why? Did you hear what the heart is? Look at the heart of Texas...4 military bases...😢. You do NOT want WAR or SHOPPING in your heart 💯💯💯. No Zen there. Perhaps one should THINK before accepting the idealology of creating a city in the likeness of a body and what the body has in it's HEART. JS
@@iclite3656 Urbanization naturally occurs in my opinion. If people are going to congregate somewhere, at least make it a nice place.
indeed chandigarh is beautiful. thanks for sharing this valuable information. support from india
@lavanyabharti2194 - Whether Chandigarh is beautiful or not is irrelevant. Countries are not justified in shoving aside ordinary people to build cities according to the latest dogmas, doctrines, and ideologies of "the future modern city". The mad dreams (or even non-mad dreams) of a powerful few in government should not trample underfoot the ordinary lives of ordinary people of more-modest aspiration. Even if the result is beautiful, the end doesn't justify the means here. India 's people had other pressing needs at that point in time, and these dreams and visions take money away from the needs of ordinary people.
@@topherthe11th23 i understand what you said mate, there always have been some part of the history we want to change or there will always be some people who have suffered in the past . but guess what. we cannot change that , all we can do is accept the change
@@topherthe11th23 back off socialist we don't need you anymore.
I am from Chandigarh, India.
It is the perfect city for me, I am born and brought up in Chandigarh
If I am every born again in India, I want to be born again in Chandigarh
Truly love my ❤🫂 Chandigarh🫂❤️
Thank you Ted Ed for this video❤️
@@darthvadeth6290Stop this bro
Nice would like to visit Chandigarh. Is there a monument for Albert Mayer?
it's lonely af here tho, that's the saddest part, but it's perfect for people who wants to live a peaceful life, which is not a common experience in typical indian cities
I am so glad that finally someone touched this area. Chandigarh and Gandhinagar inspired my first university dissertation, focusing on urban landscaping and land use. I have loved Corbusier for ages and this wont change. We also have a lot of Kahn buildings in these two cities.
My father came to Chandigarh in the year '87 from Pb (Dist. Malerkotla) for his job in Pb Civil Secretariate.
Since then we have not left the city. As a kid roamed almost on the streets and sector on my bicycle with friends, and familiar to every corner of this beautiful city. Morning cycling to leisure valleys, high court complex, surrounding forest areas all are beautiful memories. Being to many places outside India, but chd is very special the place where you spend your childhood.
Still buying a house inside the city is a dream, as property cost is high from the beginning and we have lived in Govt house from the beginning in sector 11. Now we own 2 properties on the edge of the city but not inside 😊😊.
Wow. I feel lucky that I have a house inside the city. I guess you might have bought a house in New Chandigarh or Kharar.
@@vivek-420 no brother, 1 house in zirakpur and 1 kothi in Nayagaon near sec 11/PGI
@@diveshoudivoo5678the places at which you have bought houses are nowhere close to Chandigarh and are like a typical Indian suburb. Chandigarh is different bro.
@@Arkham-kq9uf that's why I have written that it's my dream to buy a small house in the city....but due to property cost it's unreachable now.
@@diveshoudivoo5678 best of luck brother 🤞
The animation is just top notch ❤
planning to move to Chandigarh this month 😁
Yup it is
Ok
Rotoscope rules
@@QuintenWhyte ikr
@@QuintenWhyte You write that as if "rotoscope" is a magic spell that dismisses all of the details going on here between the texture, lighting, 3D models, dynamic POV, and composition, etc. This is far from a tracing.
one of the most beautifully animated ted-ed videos i have seen
I am a resident of Panchkula, Haryana which is a twin city just adjacent to Haryana's Capital Chandigarh and I am greatful I grew up in such a beautiful area. Mohali is another adjacent city which is of Punjab and together these three make "TRICITY" as they are absolutely identical and Chandigarh acts as a junction between both sister states of Haryana and Punjab thus, it is a common capital for both states.
It's grateful not greatful..use chat gtp if you have problem in English...haryana ke gao ke chicchundarr
@@kartiksharma-bg6kk it's gpt and not gtp, tu bhi use kar liya kar 🤧
But mohali is far better then panchkula
@@armaanbrar6596 bhai hometown apna acha sabko lagta h, mera Panchkula h isiliye I love it
the concept, execution and the animation-real life direction of this video are all insane!!
I wanna visit Chandigarh one day ❤❤❤
Well I am a citizen of chandigarh and I love this beautiful place ❤
Currently I am away from Chandigarh and I miss it a lot
There's nothing to visit except some parks, the whole city is basically a rich suburb
@sunflower823 you're most welcome to my city anytime bud 😊
I am from Chandigarh and this video was well made. And yes, it’s the most beautiful city I have ever seen in India.
Even if it may not be perfect, it's definitely up there amongst the best in India. All thanks to some visionary folks!
- a former Chandigarh resident
How much time has gone since you last visited Chandigarh?
A lesser-known fact about Chandigarh -
Beneath the iconic Open Hand monument, lies a time capsule containing letters to the future!
Buried in 1990, this capsule holds hundreds of messages penned by Chandigarh residents, envisioning the city's future 100 years from then. Set to be opened in 2090, it sparks curiosity about the dreams and aspirations captured within.
Please provide source, I am interested.
Source? I have never heard or read about this .
no way? what
Ted-Ed never disappoints😍😍😍 Thanks for covering about my city❤🔥❤🔥
Chandigarh. There's so much wisdom in it that should be shared to everyone.
Of all the cities i have lived in, Chandigarh is the best city for whether starting a family, raising kids or for senior citizens it has everything one can think of very easily accessible. As of the so called segregation that's something present in 99.9% cities,towns etc in the whole world
Second No room for industrial development, firstly Chandigarh was designed to function as the administrative capital of 2 states at once hence large no. of govt. Housing. Second Chandigarh does have "industrial areas" and it called together with 2 adjoining cities as the tricity which both have industries
At the end i would say one thing
"Chandigarh is a place to LIVE not a city where everything is crowded, going on the high gear with zero social interaction Making one feel exhausted and depressed"
Aaahhhh my city ❤❤❤❤
Can't be physically present here ..but heart is always here ..thanks a lot for making this video
the fact that 'The City Beautiful' is written in the end is amazing! I'm from Chandigarh and that is the perfect final touch. Thank you for making this wonderful video!
Always great to see videos regarding India in ted ed..❤
Spent 4 lovely years in Chandigarh during my graduation (Panjab University). It is the city beautiful 🤟.
My roommate was a Chandigarh guy. He told me that all the road in the state comes under state highway. I mean there is no other class of road system lower than state highway allowed
I am planning to go to Chandigarh after high school. It was beautiful seeing this video from ted ed. Their animators are amazing.
which city are you based right now?
@@oatx District Chamba, Himachal
@@moon-mi6vm oh cool, i want to visit your place one day haha, let's switch
@@oatx Where are u from?
Being an India, I love this video. Please make more videos on India.
4:47 I know some of the Kashmir area is “disputed”, but I think Indians would appreciate it if you use a better map to represent the country the next time :)
Na
Free Kashmir #FreeKashmir
Indians love to cry about British colonization of India, but have no problem with Indian colonization of Kashmir 😅
Typical Indian hypocrisy
Kashmiris don’t consider themselves to be Indians so it’s under occupation. Indian fascism is well documented in Kashmir
Kashmir is under Indian occupation. Kashmiris don’t consider themselves to be Indians
Omggg I cant tell how happy I fell to see a TED-ED video on Chandigarh, from getting my education in Chandigrah to admiring TED-Ed all my life, my day has been made...
Amazing animation and editing. Props to the entire team!
This edition was fantastic. Astonishing visuals. Thanks
Wow! Kudos to Ted Ed to recognising a wonderful city! This is so amazing
Watching from Chandigarh. Great video
Chandigarh is a remarkable city. The person who had never visited would never even imagine such city can exist in overcrowded country like India. Due to some reasons I shifted to Mumbai but still I miss Chandigarh so much.
I’m so happy, that Ted-ed would cover Chandigarh. This is where I was raised and grew up and now I’m Canada. I tell everyone all the time I didn’t like Canada as much as I loved Chandigarh no one believe me tho. This city is lovee. I would recommend everyone to go there and spend night at sector -9-10-11 and ofcourse lake .
This animation is one of the best I've ever seen. Amazing.
Wow! great animation, seamless transitions and the arhitectural narrative. As an architect, I can tell this is a very informative and historically accurate video. Thanks for knowledge.
I love these Ted Ed videos. The knowledge and animations are harmonious.
beautiful graphics and story, thank you
Wow I really wanna visit Chandigarh one day!
I'm from Srilanka. I visited that city in year 2001 and at that time it was the capitol city for both Punjab and Haryana states. Is it still the same?
Yes
Chandigarh was forcefully declared the capital of both states, however, it was originally only the capital of Panjab despite the latter being unwilling, it was taken away from the state just like everything else since 1947.
@@hackbaba999 Punjabis on their way to claim every place with a significant Sikh population as part of Punjab
@@arnavranka4510 Here's an excerpt from an article about it if your bhakt brain still can't figure things out on it's own: "The Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952, defines Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, does not make any changes with the arrangement arrived at in 1952 and in 1966, though Punjab Re-Organisation Act, 1966, came into being and Chandigarh was made as Union territory but it the city retained its character of capital of Punjab, the advocate general submitted before the court". Just copy this excerpt and you'll find the source
@@hackbaba999that’s not the real reason. After partition, due to the loss of Lahore to Pakistan, the eastern Punjab needed a new capital. Chandigarh was chosen as it lies in the crossroads between the western Punjabi speaking, southern haryanvi speaking and northern mountainous districts. It was the state of Punjab which wanted a separate Punjab composed only of Punjabi speakers and started the Punjabi suba movement. You can’t give the city to state of Punjab just for that reason. Haryana also had equal claim in it.
Best option is to move Haryana capital to somewhere central like Hisar and move Punjab capital to Ludhiana. Chandigarh is not Punjabi or Haryanvi. It’s it’s own place!
I mean the animation is brilliant the team should get a raise the topic of Chandigarh was so well researched and spoke off
Kudos to Chandigarh ❤❤. Thinking to moving in.
This channel teaches people and us a lot. This information is always important to us. Thank you very much for this.
I visited Chandigarh Dec 2022 and I gotta say, its the most cleanest urban city I have been to. The way the sectors and the market within were planned was unique. Its a beautiful place to retire.
My god the animation. It was a joy to watch.
Wow I loved the quality of animation, excellente indeed!
These idealistic, post war modernist projects popped up in several places across the globe. Look at: Pampulha in Brazil, or the Central University of Venezuela Campus in Caracas. They’d benefit from this kind of video as well. Great job.
The best video I,ve seen on architecture by ted; visuals are a joy to watch, pixar like hands, mixed with a historialy acurate tepresentation of models, plans, perspectives! Bravo! Should have spent more time on them though, went by way to fast
I am living in USA from 15 years .. yuba city california.. i am from punjab , I haven’t seen any city more calm and greener than Chandigarh. And Chandigarh was made from 100 of villages of puadh punjab area❤
I’m born and raised in Chandigarh. I’ve been to many European cities but I’d still choose Chandigarh over them because it is a perfect blend of culture and quality.
i can confirm that you've never went to europe or don't have a single idea of what you're talking about
Really? Culture in Chandigarh?
Well designed and explained. Beautiful work.
Love the animation so much!
What beautiful animations and editing! ❤❤
I lived in Chandigarh for a year....and i confirm that it is a highly planned city .
Now it is facing challenges like high population and increased traffic jams etc.
Make more vids like thissss, loved it!❤
I love this video's combination of live-action and animation.
I will definitely visit Chandigarh in future.
Great video and animation.
I love this new art/ animation style.
Chandigarh, the city named after Chandi the mother goddess, is indeed very beautiful
Well in south meaning is different
Chandi or Chandika is called for same goddess in South too.@@abps9947
Love the video, just thought to mention something the video left out was, Chandigarh was able to blend a sort of brutalist architecture with a green asthetic resulting in something quite unique.
If you are able you should definitely get the free guided tour of the government buildings (head) as they best show the actual architecture style corbusier was known for.
Also props to the creators for condensing this much information in such a short time, years ago i tried making a documentary on Chandigarh covering its past and the hope for its future but found it difficult to cover everything.
I kind of shocked when I saw you mentioned my city.
Correct our map ted ed 4:46
It is correct map.
Cry harder.
@@MustafaAli-lb8dq nah it's not Pakistan is not shown in it
Awesome story; fantastic animation.
Love from Chandigarh. ❤
Chandigarh is an interesting design. And this 2D/3D animation makes a beautiful video.
Just adding some more facts....
Chandigarh is also based on existing ruins of the Indus-Valley Civilisation which is popular for its grid planning. No wonder the western gentlemen definitely would have put on the effort but it was the ancient civilisation which made it so perfect , we the Indians were damn taleneted to be more modern than today in the acient era , only if we've had not suffered those invasions.
Anyway Kudos to team Ted-Ed for those amazing animations!!!!
I spent 4 years of my life while pursuing engineering from Panjab University, Chandigarh. And I must say, those days were the best. Chandigarh is probably the best city to settle in India. Well planned, well maintained, peaceful and welcoming. At that time, the job opportunities were less as IT was still not established so had to move out. Not sure how it is now. But if I ever get a chance to go back, I would love to settle there.
still less. Cities like lucknow, Bhumbaneshwar, vizag, Gift city have more opportunities. No major product base company is present here. Only IT service based.
@@binshumeshsachan2051 Ohh that's bad. I vividly remember that their were few companies in Rajiv Gandhi IT park and some industrial/IT parks were getting developed in Mohali.
this video, like the city, is astonishingly beautiful
As someone who has lived in Chandigarh almost all her life, it’s literally the best
This video had absolutely beautiful animation that made the experience intense and relaxing at the same time. Does anyone know the music used here
I have stayed in Chandigarh and panchkula for about 6 months, and believe me those were the most beautiful 6 months of my life.
In morning, i was able to see mountain ranges in distance, sun used to rise between them. This city has one of the best public transport infrastructure and clean roads.
Food is quite nice and i don't have enough words to explain it.
Other cities here in northwest India are awfully chaotic, other states in the East are worse
Somehow Chandigarh works, it is.. Logical
Good City, kind people
Thank you for your kind words for my city and my people
I live in panchkula near chandigarh and this is just its perfect explanation
It's obviously an interesting and fancy city, judging by the past and architectural design and planning.
I am from chandigarh ,India.It is indeed very beautiful.
Thx for the video
Can you please make a video on 3 indian cities combined - Durgapur Kalyani and Salt Lake in the state of West Bengal. This history and it's built is quite interesting... Would love to hear your version
These animated videos are a joy to watch
Video is as beautiful as Chandigarh, made with love.
As someone from Chandigarh, I absolutely agree with the statement that "Chandigarh is the most desirable city in India"
I feel proud hearing about Chandigarh because I myself have been living here since my childhood. 😁👍🏼
same
this animation is immaculate!
Woah, perfectly crafted video/animation for perfect urban city).
It's number one planned city in India, no other city Is planned in such manner awesome
The animation is perfection
Can we take a moment to appreciate his effort for an accurate Indian pronunciation
Kudos to Chandigarh . Thinking to moving in.
this sketch is sooo beautiful
Loved the video.
The architect is not to blame for the shortcomings of modern day. With planning power during construction akin to an auspex precognition able to foretell our radically unanticipated future, which is heavy on industry and has a large population, as well as genuinely just compensation from the brits for all of their evils against the Indian people to use as funding, this wonderful city might have become a contemporary utopia. An illuminating beacon for the entire world.
What are you trying to say? Lol
@@Bhuvan_MS There is nothing to misunderstand. I did not leave room for ambiguity, I made a straightforward statement. Try reading it again, but if the issue is one of a language barrier take your time if you are having trouble understanding anything.
Production quality on Ted's videos is sick
Damn the animation and editing was mind blowing .
Thanks Ted Ed ❤❤❤❤❤
The city is a child of its time, built with car traffic in mind and not friendly to pedestrians with so many big intersections. Looks beautiful on Google Maps though with the Golden Ratio consistently used