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Anjhana M

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Unveiling Spatial Inequalities of an Urban Fringe| Acher

Urban infrastructure is long-lasting and influences resource needs for decades to come. Infrastructure decisions make or break a city’s future.  Acher’s dynamic urban fabric, caused by externalities have a strong impact on the socio-economic systems and livelihood of its residents. With the metro under construction, renovated Narendra Modi stadium and the envisioned International sports enclave, Acher is marching towards yet another phase of transformation. How does this have an impact on the low income, lesser privileged residents of the neighborhood of Acher, which is under the zone of influence of ongoing mega projects? 


Report Content

Acher : A burgeoning Fringe

Timeline of Transformations

Built typologies and Income distribution

Commercialization & TOD

Disparities in land and housing markets

Fragments of the neighborhood

Edge conditions and variation in street character

Social Congregation and Segregation

Envisioned Olympic Infrastructure : Marginalization of the lesser privileged

Conclusion