Zalak Satyen Pandya

LA4010

As cities expand, industrial areas often transition into residential neighborhoods, leaving the land in between with challenges like polluted soil and water. Regen[edge] aims to transform these vulnerable edges into functional spaces. By gradually cleaning up soil and water, adding green buffers, and creating features like rain gardens to recharge groundwater, the project ensures a safer environment for new communities. These spaces not only protect residents but also highlight the process of environmental restoration, helping people understand and engage with the transformation. Regen[edge] also focuses on integrating local communities, such as gamtals, into the process. It creates opportunities for jobs, blends traditional practices with innovative designs, and opens industrial spaces for public use. This approach makes the edges more inclusive, turning sharp divides into shared zones with green spaces and programs promoting sustainability. By reimagining urban-industrial boundaries as places of regeneration, the project fosters environmental healing, cultural exchange, and sustainable urban growth. This project serves as a model for cities tackling the challenges of industrial contamination and urban expansion.