Anushka Dutta

UP4002-2

This work provides a comprehensive urban analysis of Dudheshwar, examining its transformation from 2010 to 2023. It highlights changes in land use, infrastructure, and socioeconomic dynamics, focusing on the impact of increased commercial and industrial activity. Key insights include the area's growing role as a business hub, juxtaposed with challenges like unmaintained public spaces, slum encroachments, and inadequate municipal services. The study also compares street types, built forms, and externalities, emphasizing the duality of formal and informal urban fabrics. Recommendations underscore the need for balanced state and private interventions to address infrastructure gaps and optimize Dudheshwar's developmental potential.