4. Culture builds Community: Introduction

“Culture builds Community”

The village residents aspire to upgrade their economic opportunities while retaining their roots inside the Gamtal. The collective aspiration to remain a part of the community that nurtures them in multiple ways while still creating better economic opportunities is a strong reflection of the survival spirit of the village. The idea for transformation for the village stems from this fact, aiming to create a system that benefits the residents while giving the village a unique identity across the city.

Culture Led urban regeneration has been used by various countries, societies and, organizations to use culture and art to revitalize precincts or societies that are plagued with socio-economic depletion. Culture is used to build community while adding auxiliary activities to enhance the economic value of the area. The idea for Thaltej stems from this ideology, using urban design as a tool to upgrade existing infrastructure. Culture combined with a strong programme and economic structure can generate revenue and create healthier community interactions.

The transformation story is inspired from the positive social conditions that can result from cultural participation among diverse communities. Along the way, the neighborhood gets a new identity, recognition and economic prosperity.