Patel Shivang Satishkumar

UP4002-8

Odhav, on Ahmedabad’s eastern edge, exemplifies rapid urban transformation following industrial growth. Once an agricultural village, the area evolved into a bustling industrial and residential hub after the establishment of the Odhav GIDC. This project examines its development through critical lenses, including streets, built form, public realm, governance, municipal services, land development, housing, jobs, transport, and public goods. It highlights the interplay of planned and organic growth, socio-economic diversity, and the challenges of uneven service provision and fragmented governance. By studying these dimensions, the project provides insights into the complexities of urbanization in rapidly industrializing regions.