"Envisioning Tomorrow: The Transformative Blueprint"

Vimala Sakshi Gangu

UP4001-3

"Envisioning Tomorrow: The Transformative Blueprint for Manipur-Godhavi"

The Manipur-Godhavi Town Planning Scheme reimagines a 3.2 sq. km urban-rural fringe in Ahmedabad into a sustainable and compact urban hub. With an emphasis on valuation, appropriation, and intensity zoning, it integrates blue-green networks, mixed-use development, and affordable housing. Strategically positioned near the proposed 90-meter Ring Road, Dedicated Freight Corridor, the scheme promotes logistics, industrial growth, and connectivity. By fostering vibrant public spaces, walkable neighborhoods, and resilient infrastructure, it ensures inclusive development, balancing ecological preservation with economic opportunities while setting benchmarks for innovative urban planning.

Report Content

"Critical Review of Misato Chuo, Japan – A case study of the Land Readjustment Model highlighting community engagement, urban infrastructure improvements, and FSI utilization to achieve balanced development while addressing challenges through effective risk management and phased implementation."

"Feasibility Study – Explores Shela’s strategic location in Ahmedabad’s western periphery, analyzing development scenarios, market potential, and mixed-use profitability while emphasizing connectivity, infrastructure, and urban expansion opportunities."

"Manipur-Godhavi TPS explores the western urban fringe of Ahmedabad, analyzing past planning efforts, existing conditions, and zoning potential to highlight opportunities for sustainable development and integrated urban growth."

"Strengths, Issues, and Opportunities – Analyzing connectivity, infrastructure potential, and economic growth while addressing sprawl, gaps, and legal challenges through strategic proposals and stakeholder engagement."

"Development Potential and Road Network – Highlights the suitability map and strategic road network proposals, including the 90m Ring Road, to enhance connectivity, promote walkability, and ensure a sustainable, compact, and vibrant urban framework for the Manipur-Godhavi TPS."

"Proposed Zoning – Integrates mixed-use zones, blue-green networks, and strategic overlays to enhance connectivity, ecological balance, and sustainable urban growth along the 90m Ring Road."

"TPS Layout and Appropriation – Highlights population estimation, land allocation for greens, EWS, and infrastructure, ensuring balanced development and connectivity in the Manipur-Godhavi Town Planning Scheme."

"Valuation and Redistribution – Highlights reconstitution principles, critical cases, and cost analysis for infrastructure development in the Manipur-Godhavi TPS, ensuring equitable distribution and sustainable implementation."

"Market Feasibility and Revenue Generation via Self-Financing – Detailed phasing and costing strategies to ensure balanced development with no additional burden on the implementing authority."

"Key Learnings – Highlights insights on micro-level planning, stakeholder collaboration, blue-green networks, balanced development, land reconstitution, and sustainable revenue strategies for creating resilient and inclusive urban spaces."