Janhavi Sunilbhai Modh

LA4010

Reviving riparian edge and habitat in post sand mining landscapes

Riparian edges are very complex systems of dynamic nature. River Sabarmati which lies in urban context, is influenced by many direct and indirect human induced disturbances such as P.juliflora invasion, sand mining, waste dumping etc. This has manipulated the ecology of riparian system adversely. Despite that, the amendment is observed as a ray of hope and regenerative potential.
Within the urban fabric, most of the fragmented patches of habitats at a larger context are either small or highly disturbed due to urbanization and anthropogenic pressure. This tends to loss of diverse urban fauna. The site also caters shelter to aquatic fauna in scattered patches. The intent of project is to establish a synergy between riparian ecology and culture of Valad village in context. The project aims to curate a regenerative design that would lessen the negative impacts of P.juliflora to the environment and enhance the biodiversity thriving on the bank of river. It focuses on forming a strong connection between community of Valad village and river's edge, which will in turn reduce disturbances and attract the avifaunal diversity in the post sand mining site. It can be an urban ecological revitalization that can restore the missing links between ecology, people and river.