TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Urbanization of 21st Century 1.2 Liberalization of Economy and its effects 1.3 Consequences on Thaltej 2. Physical Manifestation of Urbanization 2.1 Evolution over Decades 2.2 Development and its Determinants 2.3 Urban Fabric and Building Typology 2.4 Other Infrastructures and Services 2.5 Economy and its Dynamics 3. Impact on Livelihood 3.1 Preferred mode of Transportation 3.2 Housing Choices 4. Conclusion