PREFACE

The goal of this project is to comprehend and develop the design principles that enable the Olympic legacy to improve the living environment in the host city through urban regeneration. More information is acquired during the process to better understand the concept of mega-event planning and design, the processes involved in the Olympic legacy, and how it contributes to urban development, as well as the interrelationship between each of these subjects inorder to formulate an integrated spatial framework.

The project was approached in phases, with the following key milestones: site selection, analysis and understanding of the scale and planning approach through case studies, preparation of a game plan, finalisation of the permanent structures retained from the gameplan for the legacy, and the spatial framework for the envisioned Olympic legacy.

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Site Selection & Contextulaisation

Case Studies

Preparation of Olympic Gameplan

(Group of 11)

Finalisation of Permanent Legacy structures

Preparation of Legacy Masterplan

(Division of 3 sites) Individual Legacy Plans

Disclaimer : The information provided in this report has been studied and compiled by the author as a part of the studio. All the figures are copyright of the author unless otherwise stated. Any omissions and errors are truly regretted.

Introduction

The narrative of a neighborhood in perpetual flux and growth

The spatial expansion and urban growth of the city of Ahmedabad, over the years has resulted in peri urban occupancies that further spurred development of the suburbs to become residential communities. There are multiple factors that contribute to the sprawl : administrative and policy level decisions, spatial planning, improved infrastructure, and economical growth.

This chapter of the report, introduces the study area, its fundamental facts, geographical setting, and the background of its transitional character.