Prachi Patodia

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One of the most visually appealing spaces is the walled city of Ahmedabad, known for its intricately carved wooden architecture are the neighbourhood settlements of pol.Their essence lies in a network of small streets, side lanes, shrines and open community spaces with chabutaras. Each of them were socially and architecturally homogenous and provided a territory for the interaction, co-operation and interdependence. This enhanced the formation of a cohesive and self-sustaining community whose physical boundaries were set by the day-to-day interactions of its inhabitants.Today, as ahmedabad is experiencing a rapid rate of urbanization, an enormous pressure is being put on the walled city.Vernacular Built Heritage, becomes an essential part of not only the place but also a trademark of its historic culture and lifestyle so it needs to be preserved.