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Hingane Shweta Santosh

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An Emerging Residential Hub in Western Fringe

Ghatlodia, in north-west Ahmedabad, is considered as one of the evolving peri-urban areas. In recent years, Ghatlodia has surpassed other peripheral fringes in its affordability quotient as well as demand for housing. Multiple factors have been the driving forces behind Ghatlodia’s growth into a self-sustainable residential hub. The portfolio tries to identify the various factors that led to the growth of this fringe and its real estate market. This will also include the determinants in the transformation cycle of Ghatlodia from peri-urban area to the integrated part of the city. Further, the portfolio showcases the dynamics through built form, land use patterns, availability of services, accessibility and economic factors. Folio will also unfold the notion of affordability. It will cover the altering market prices, Jantri rate and the opportunities available for the Ghatlodia’s future growth, amongst others. 


Report Content

Content & Introduction

Locating Ghatlodia

Chronology of transformation

Chronology of transformation

Land characteristics

Housing, Income and choices

Housing analysis and Sanitation

Street network

Public realm

Conclusion