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Decoding : Prahlad Nagar

In Ahmedabad, Prahlad Nagar, located 8.2 km from Ashram Road, stands out as a prominent neighborhood in the North-West zone. Adjacent to the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, it has experienced substantial construction growth, evolving from a residential area to a suburb due to urbanization. Prahlad Nagar exemplifies the polycentric model, transforming from predominantly residential to commercial through green belt advantages and favorable policies. 
Connectivity factors, less relative to the built environment, can be improved with non-obstructive footpaths, enhancing street desirability. Varied land use, population density dynamics, and available vacant land, facilitated by policy relaxations, contribute to infrastructure transition. This transformation, encompassing public and private infrastructure, fuels hopes for increased capital and economic growth in Ahmedabad.


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Locating the Precinct

Evolution

Street network and Connectivity

Land Use

Built form Typology

Public Realm

Public Realm

Municipal Services : Water Supply

Housing X Jobs

Transport Choices