A well established LIC cooperative housing society, acknowledged as The Bimanagar Housing Society, was designed by Vāstu Shilpā Consultants in Ahmedabad and completed by 1976. The initial incremental development focused on the efficient provision of sites and services with a phasing plan for growth. Under the mentorship of Nimitt Karia, varied simulation exercises and references aided to address the contemporary thinking of adaptive reuse, the impact of change, culture, conservation, and introductory concepts of working on projects. In addition, working towards the confined space has enabled in understanding essential utility management and maintenance, facilities maintenance, human resource management, finances, and technology. The publication is an overview of our Urban Management Foundation Studio at the Master in Urban Management MUM program at CEPT University. Understanding gaps in the existing system obliged exploring various alternatives to solve the problem.
