Revisiting the question of the impact of development projects on the poor, a study was carried out on the BRTS route while the first phase of the project was being implemented. A detailed survey of street vending activities was carried out under the guidance of Rushank Mehta by the SEWA Grassroots research team, and the report was compiled with the help of student trainees Anuj Bhasin and Shikha Patel from the Nirma University Institute of Law. The study can be viewed here.
Vendors and Janmarg – A Study Report
Studied street vending on the BRTS route to examine the impact of development projects on the poor.
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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.