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AHMED-ABAD
Manchester of the East

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Ahmedabad- The city of Ahmed

Was founded in 1411 A.D by Sultan Ahmed Shah. He built a new city Ahmadabad on the elevated plain of Bhadra on the east banks of river Sabarmati. The old Hindu capital Anahilvada-Patan was abandoned due to increasing insecurities. It was built close to the trading centre of Ashaval where the emperor had supporters and hence felt more secure. It was planned according to the ancient Indo-Aryan tradition of a royal Click to with Master subtitle style capital edit main roads, thoroughfares and subsidiary roads.

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E V O LU TI O N

1411 A.D

1500 A.D

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1570 A.D

Mughal

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Chowks

These were Community Open Spaces.

Dovecotes and Community Wells were commonly observed features.

In most cases these are points of origins for Bazaars.

Found at Religious places and important nodes.

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Bazaars

Permanent merchandising areas, marketplaces.

Are formed along streets abducting community spaces.

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Pols (Poles)

Enclosed residential colonies with narrow arterial winding streets. One or two known entrances with a few secret entrances.

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Security during communal riots. Families linked by caste, religion, profession, etc. Have central community spaces in front of religious places or at important nodes known as Chowks. Old city of Ahmadabad was made of 360 Pols within the fortified compound.

Ex: Viashnav Pole, Jaina Pole

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Further Evolution

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British rule

Evolution 1972-1996

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Land use and Density Patterns

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Circulation Pattern

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Radial Road Network

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BRTS (Janmarg)

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top priority to buses, pedestrians and non motorized transport. this is achieved by segregating these modes from fast moving motorized traffic. Buses run on dedicated lanes provided in the centre of the road while, bicyclists get their own dedicated track and pedestrians get wide footpaths.
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SABARMATI RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

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Existi ng

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P R O P O SE D

23 km of promenade along the banks

Athletic grounds, museums and theatres have been proposed

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42.8 hectares of new parkland

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Provision for local vendors

C.G Road Redevelopment (1997)

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A 3.5 km stretch of road abducting commercial land uses.

Parking for 400 cars and 1,200 scooters, a 22 ft wide two lane carriage ways on both sides of the road median .

A 17.5 ft wide pedestrian footpath and street utilities space.

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Educational: IIM Gujarat University CEPT Recreational : Gujarat Stadium Sabarmati Ashram Shastri stadium.

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