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Santoki Jaimini

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Nikol Gam: Self Sustainable and Resourceful Area

The Nikol Gam is located in Ahmedabad, a dense residential suburban pocket developed through industrialization in the North Eastern part of the Ahmedabad city, Gujarat. The development is largely influenced because of its close proximity to the major Industrial zones. The economy of this area is mostly based on these industries and commercialization. The Nikol Gam is also well known for its diamond industries. Most of the built form is low rise and affordable housing which were constructed for mills and industries workers and labours.


Report Content

History of Ahmedabad

Locating precinct with context with the city

Time line of urban transformation

Increase in built percentage in last two decades

Block patter and unit size

Network connectivity and accessibility with the city

Mix used neighborhood and its road patterns

Transformation in built form

Homogeneous residential built form

Homogeneous residential built form