Sushma G Aradhya

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A journey through the transformation of a suburban village to an Urban neighborhood, its people and their livelihood.  A 1sqkm precinct located in the North- Western area of Ahmedabad City. The precinct brings together four unique residential land parcels which are divided by railway lanes, highlighting Chandlodia (40%), New Ranip(30%), Old Ranip(20%) and Ghatlodia(10%). Diversity in concurrence with Uniformity. The four quadrants not only divided by land but also divided and diverse in terms of Urban form, Density, People, Unique public realms, Road network patterns, built form, typology, and infrastructure. Though there are these differences it was found to have few similarities in travel behavior, livelihood characteristics, public transportation facilities and public infrastructure systems which binds the neighborhood together. A balance achieved to form a functional neighborhood.