Akshat Chadha

UP4002

Resurgence of Labour Market in Naroda

The portfolio analyses various elements in Ahmedabad using 1 Sq. km precinct of Naroda area as a case study. Makarpura, Naroda is a rapidly developing urban fringe located east of Ahmedabad. Being in the outskirts, it was agricultural land which was later developed with GIDC development, TP scheme and nodal centre for development. This paper focuses on unfolding the layers of Makarpura and focusing on how market mechanisms play a role in shaping the city development. Factors and parameters which influenced the market and foster the development in Makarpura. Linking the efficiency of Makarpura block size to the labour market and scrutinize the spatial distribution of land price and density. Also how mobility, affordability and desirability acts as tools and land use regulations are aiming the cities towards market developmental growth and reshaping the urban fabric which is market driven. Road network, infrastructure and commercial has developed to facilitate the real estate business. Plots adjoining roads have shops ensuring “Eyes on Streets”.


Report Content

Introduction & Evolution

Interpreting Transition in Naroda

Policy shaped the bourn - How Naroda adapted policies ?

Built typology - An overview

Affordability and Desirability of Housing

Labor Market for All

Robust Streets - Characteristics of Access road

The trade off between housing and transportation choice

Streets are Public Spaces

Road networks influenced the Development