Reimagining Ahmedabad:From Expansion to Optimization

Rajput Neha Deepak

UP4000-2

The Ahmedabad 2041 Development Plan imagines turning the city into a compact, inclusive, and sustainable city by moving away from growth through expansion and toward optimization of existing resources. The plan tackles major urban problems such as sprawl, congestion, pollution, and substandard infrastructure through measures such as integrated multi-modal transport, transit-oriented development, adaptive zoning, and renewal of public places and heritage sites. It focuses on enhanced livability through compact, walkable communities, green networks, affordable homes, and improved civic amenities. Steered by the values of "Move, Live, Breathe, Connect," the plan seeks to make a healthy and resilient city with mobility at ease, environment improved, and civic identity asserted through design and engagement.

Report Content

Overview and analysis of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, highlighting its evolution, statutory framework, vision, zoning, and key recommendations to ensure sustainable and efficient urban development.

Existing Situation Analysis of Ahmedabad, covering its urban profile, evolution, field study methodology, and the statutory process of preparing a Development Plan.

Provides an overview of the economic structure of AUDA, highlighting the contributions of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors along with key employment areas and supporting infrastructure.

The demographic profile of AUDA, highlighting population distribution, growth, density, and developed land extent across Ahmedabad and its surrounding areas.

Outlines Ahmedabad’s current strengths, key urban issues, and a conceptual shift in planning from expansion to optimisation for a more liveable and sustainable future.

Evaluates Ahmedabad’s future population growth and land development potential, highlighting demographic projections, floor space needs, and land suitability analysis within AUDA.

Outlines the 2041 vision, concept, and mobility-focused proposals for a liveable Ahmedabad, emphasizing compact growth, enhanced public transport, and improved road infrastructure.

Presents zoning, FSI proposals, and green infrastructure strategies to enhance Ahmedabad's livability, sustainability, and resilience by 2041.

Proposals for making Ahmedabad more livable by 2041 through heritage-sensitive urban design, promoting walkability and transit-only zones, and planning for 13.3 lakh new housing units to meet future population demands.

Infrastructure proposals for Ahmedabad DP 2041, including water and sewage treatment plants, phasing strategies, and costing for metro, BRTS, roads, and green infrastructure.