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Introduction

The city of Ahmedabad established itself as the home of cotton textile mills in the later part of the 19th century. By the early 20th century, Ahmedabad was known as the Manchester of India. After 1965, due to the act of industrialization in Ahmedabad, brought Asarwa into limelight. After that, basic infrastructure such as roads, drainage, electricity, water supply, streetlights and ready-tooccupy factory sheds.

In the city of Ahmedabad, it consists of diversified areas from west to the east. The study area is selected in the eastern fringes of Ahmedabad. Asarwa is one of the neighborhoods which is selected for the study area. It is an Industrial area, which has developed over the past 75 years, which is known for its cotton mills for this report one square km is selected as a study area.

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There are two chapters in the report, as well as an executive summary and a conclusion. The first chapter has discussed Asarwa's history and development from 2000 to the present through the preliminary observations through specific areas. Evolution and history were reported through research from articles and personal interviews also with the help of a physical survey and by reading satellite imagery of the area. The results of an upgraded road network that led to Asarwa's urban regeneration then are examined in the second chapter.

Asarwa's built forms are the area's key characteristic, echoing the character of the old city. All of the residential units were packed together in nature, and the region was largely filled with industrial employees who worked in surrounding industrial areas. Asarwa was created by private landowners, consequently there's very little government involvement in its progress, although it has one of the best road networks, which aids in greater connectivity.

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