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Utp Assignment-1: Urban Structure: A Case Study of Ahmedabad

The document provides information about the urban structure of Ahmedabad, India. It discusses the history and growth of the city from its founding in 1411 AD. Ahmedabad has experienced population growth that has dispersed from the central area to the periphery over time. The city's infrastructure includes roads in a circular and radial pattern. Recent development efforts have focused on preserving the historic walled city area through heritage development. Overall, the document examines the urban development of Ahmedabad over the centuries.

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Utp Assignment-1: Urban Structure: A Case Study of Ahmedabad

The document provides information about the urban structure of Ahmedabad, India. It discusses the history and growth of the city from its founding in 1411 AD. Ahmedabad has experienced population growth that has dispersed from the central area to the periphery over time. The city's infrastructure includes roads in a circular and radial pattern. Recent development efforts have focused on preserving the historic walled city area through heritage development. Overall, the document examines the urban development of Ahmedabad over the centuries.

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UTP ASSIGNMENT-1

URBAN STRUCTURE: A CASE STUDY OF AHMEDABAD

Name: CH CHANDRASEKHAR Roll No: CE18317


1. Introduction:

Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city and seventh largest Metropolitan area of
India with population of approximately 7.2 million in 2011. The city is located in the northern
part of Gujarat and on the bank of the river Sabarmati at 23°00’N, 72°40’E, at an elevation of
53 m. Ahmedabad is the financial and economic hub of Gujarat dominated by textile industries,
also known as the “Manchester of India”. The Sabarmati bifurcates the city into eastern and
western parts, though the river is perennial, it gets dried up in the summer, leaving only a small
stream of water flowing.

Fig 1 Study region

1.1 History and Origin of Ahmedabad:

The history of Ahmedabad stretches as far back as in the 11th century and
linking itself with old towns of Ashaval and Karnavati about 1000 years age. In the year
1411 AD, Sultan Ahmed Shah built citadel and encouraged development of trade and
commerce. The city within this wall got structured into wards, organized by 12 main
roads each terminating at a gate in the wall.

1.2 Ahmedabad: at a glance:-

 Year of Establishment: 1411 A.D.


 Commencement of the municipal works by ‘Town wall fund committee’: 1834
 Establishment of Municipality-1858
 Establishment of Municipal Corporation - 1950
 Area of the city: 464.16 sq. km
1.3 Geography:
The city is situated on the western side of India. The city is located in a sandy
and dry area. Except for the small hills of Thaltej-jodhpur Tekra, the entire city is almost flat.
Since, Ahmedabad lies on the western side in the state of Gujarat, which is basically a desert
area, it experiences extreme type of climate.
1.4 Connectivity
Ahmedabad being one of the most important cities of India is well connected by air, rail and
road
By Road:
Ahmedabad has a good network of roads also. National highways connect cities like
Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Mumbai. The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
(GSRTC) buses to the neighbouring towns and cities.
By Air:
The Ahmedabad Airport is just 10 kms from downtown Ashram Road area. It function for
both domestic and International purpose.
By Rail:
Ahmedabad has a well maintained railway network connected to important destinations of the
country. Ahmedabad railway Station is the largest railway station in the state of Gujarat.
Various trains are available between Ahmedabad and important cities of country.
2. PHASES OF THE GROWTH OF AHMEDABAD:

1411 to 1900 1901 to 1930


1935 to 1950 1951 to 1960

1972 to 1990

2.1 Spatial Patterns of Population Growth:


 Up to 1981, most of the new population added to the city was concentrated within the
old Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) itself, especially in Eastern Part but
after that expansion of peripheral areas began in 1980’s and had continued.
 Earlier only the eastern parts and particularly the eastern periphery registered faster
growth rate, but since 1980’s even Western periphery has grown rapidly.
2.2 Traffic Characteristics:
 Infrastructure – Circular and concentrated around walled city/CBD by five ring and
seventeen radial roads.
 Movement- West to East in the Morning and East to West in the Evenings
 Major transport terminals (Railway stations, Airport) are situated on Radial roads.
 The city Transportation System is predominantly dependent on roadway systems.
 The greater Ahmedabad area roadway system is approximately 3478 kms.

2.2 Population Density:

3. HERITAGE AREA DEVELOPMENT:


 Ahmedabad city government has a heritage cell. Development of Chows, Gates,
Traditional houses has been a significant activity of AMC.
 A plan to develop inner city transit development is underway to make their inner city
accessible.
 Combining these all, the historic walled city of Ahmedabad has it all to be the first city
in India to be enlisted in UNESCO’s world Heritage city list of 2017.
4. CONCLUSION:
 The city Ahmedabad exhibits a gradual tendency of Dispersing, although compared
with some other mid-sized metropolitan areas of the world it is relatively compact.
 It indicates that population is gradually moving from the Centre to peripheral areas.
 Ahmedabad’s traditional socio-economic set up was the most important assets in its
growth.
 Finally for Ahmedabad city new developments and expansion along with old planning
is a big challenge.
 Ahmedabad is one of the best city to live in India.

REFERENCES:
 Desai Sowmya (2005), Urban Spatial Structures & Land management Mechanisms, CEPT
University, Ahmedabad.
 AUDA, 1997 Revised Draft Development Plan of AUDA-2011 AD, Part-II: Policies, Proposals
and Programmes Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, Ahmedabad
 http://www.ahmedabadonline.in

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