Namandeep Verma

UP4002

Odhav, Ahmedabad I Portfolio

The portfolio briefs about the exercises performed as a part of the foundation studio "Understanding the city" under Faculty of Planning, CEPT University. The work is particularly focused on understanding the city of Ahmedabad through the lens of a 1 sq. km precinct, that is "Odhav". A detailed study of the precinct is done through primary surveys and secondary research. The planning aspects considered for analysis include basic understanding of the study area, streets, built form, land use, infrastructure, public realm, livelihoods, jobs, transportation, travel patterns and certain existing government policies.


Report Content

Introduction to the precinct: location and site context

History: Physical transformation timeline

Street network analyses: pattern and hierarchy

Analyzing connectivity and accessibility within the precinct

Detail street plan to understand pedestrian movement and safety

Built character

Land use pattern

Floor space index (FSI) and density distribution

Solid waste management

Livelihood of residents and their jobs