As cities expand and new areas come within their limits, new marketplaces develop — and to avoid future congestion, these must be planned and supported as livelihood-generation spaces for the poor, keeping in mind space requirements and necessary infrastructure. People in Centre prepared design proposals for several such marketplaces for SEWA on empty plots allocated for open markets by the AMC. The basic plan for the Kharicut canal plot can be viewed here.
Designing Open Marketplaces in the Expanding City
Prepared design proposals for new open marketplaces on AMC-allocated plots so they can serve as livelihood spaces for the poor as the city expands.
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Housing for All – Demand Assessment in Towns of Gujarat
Undertook housing demand surveys and site identification in Dehgam, Manasa and Chaklasi under the Housing for All programme.
Slum-Free City Plan of Action Document for Bhuj City and DPR for Ramdevnagar and Bhimraonagar
Provided technical support for a Slum-Free City Plan of Action in Bhuj and a detailed project report for two pilot settlements.
Design for Natural Markets: Accommodating the Informal
Proposed a schematic design showing how inclusive planning can accommodate natural markets instead of removing them.