People in Centre has long been engaged with issues of marketplaces and street vending in Ahmedabad, focusing on existing marketplaces in both the old and expanded city limits. Because these require a different strategy to be supported as livelihood-generation spaces for the poor, People in Centre — after working on the Manek Chowk and Teen Darwaja markets — collaborated with SEWA on other marketplaces, including the redevelopment of markets near Danapith (Rajnagar), the State Transport (ST) bus-stand area and the Jamalpur vending markets, accommodating existing street sellers. The basic plans can be viewed here.
Developing alternatives for existing marketplaces in Ahmedabad
Collaborated with SEWA to redevelop existing marketplaces in Ahmedabad as livelihood-generation spaces that accommodate street vendors.
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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.