Nishant Ankush Sawant

4669-10

 Paldi area which is situated along the western banks of the Sabarmati river has already developed in recent years. There were few developments & upgradation which took place in the last few years. The area has a better road network and connectivity to the overall Ahmedabad city. The important factor which played role in the development of Paldi area is its road network and connectivity. As the precinct has evolved due to the migration of people and the rise in commercial activities from eastern Ahmedabad to western Ahmedabad along the Ashram road, which is one of the major roads of the city & is known as the commercial hub. The connectivity is the backbone in the development of the area, which attracts residential settlements along with commercial. People started to migrate from east to west and as a result, the importance of Ashram increased and settlements started to take place. The connectivity and accessibility affected the existing land use which further affected the land prices and population. Increase in commercial units results in higher job opportunities. The infrastructure services and waste collection methods have an impact on the connectivity and road network as all the services are linked to the streets. The area is highly dense and predominantly residential, but the lack of public space leads to use of the street area as a public space by the residents. The area has better connectivity within the city and to outstation also. An upcoming metro line may also affect the land use and its factors in future. As a result, a proper utilization of land needs to be done to accommodate the growing population & at the same time, the land should be allocated for various public spaces too.