Ira Viral Shukla

UR2023

Most streets are designed for vehicles and such is the case for Manekchowk Road in Ahmedabad's bustling old city. The character of this street is defined by the vendor-pedestrian interaction, currently overshadowed by bottlenecks and traffic congestion. This design attempts to highlight such interactions by reclaiming the space from vehicles. It envisages a completely pedestrianised street to enhance social interaction, create a safe, vehicle-free zone and retain the character of the street.