The document outlines a development plan for enhancing accessibility in the peri-urban areas of Ahmedabad, projecting a population increase to 96.9 lakhs by 2031. It emphasizes principles such as compact city design, land use integration, and inclusive urban development while proposing changes to ground coverage restrictions in the new guidelines. Additionally, the plan highlights the need for additional land and infrastructure to support the projected growth in population and density.

1. DEVELOPMENT PLAN: ACCESSIBILITY TO PERI-URBAN AREAS
STUDY OF AHMEDABAD CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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2. STUDY OF AHMEDABAD CITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PG SECTION IN URBAN PLANNING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
(2014-2015)
Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit

3. Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014

4. Future Population and Statistics
• AMC-190.84 Sq. Km.
• AUA-350 sq. km.
• AUDA- 1866 sq. km.
• Population- 55 lakhs
• Density -720 persons/sq.km.
Sr. No. Development Demand 2021 2031
1 Projected Population 79.3 Lakhs 96.9 Lakhs
2 Population Increase 20.6 Lakhs 38.2 Lakhs
3 Gross Density(2011) 125 (PPH) 125 (PPH)
4 Additional Land Required 184 Sq.Km. 353.60 Sq.Km.
Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014

5. AUDA area
4 Districts 168 (Gram Panchayats)
9 Talukas 5 Growth centers (Municipalities) Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014

6. Principles
• Compact city
• Enhance Accessibility, Connectivity and Mobility
• Land use and transport integration-Ensure minimum
energy footprint
• Incentivizing inclusive urban development – affordable
housing
• Conserve heritage and cultural framework
• Increasing FSI along transit corridors- BRTS/ MRTS from
1.8 to 3.6 or 4 based on chargeable FSI with
concessions for affordable housing.
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Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014

7. Old GDCR Proposed GDCR
Old GDCR
Proposed GDCR
There is no restriction on the ground
coverage in the new GDCR and hence the
building height reduces significantly.
30 mt. Road
18 m
22.5 m
3 m
18 m
22.5 m
3 m
3 m
10.5 m
15 m
Old GDCR
Proposed GDCR
Old
GDCR

8. Potential Land for Development
BRTS Length - 126.73 Kms Buffer Area - 47.68 Sq.km.
MRTS Length - 89.56 Kms Buffer Area - 24.09 Sq.km.

9. Ahmedabad's Commercial Hub – Unplanned Distribution of
Density

10. Categorization of Parks & Gardens Based on Size,
Location & Use
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Neighbourhood park
(AUDA garden, Thaltej)
Community Park
(Prahladnagar)
City Park
(Law Garden)
Category Area (Ha) Pedestrian access Catchment
Pocket Parks <0.1 200m Upto 3 min walk
Neighborhood Parks 0.1 – 0.4 400 m Upto 5 min walk
Community Parks 0.4 – 2.0 600 m Upto 10 min walk
City Parks 2.0 – 80.0 800 m Upto 10 min drive
Regional Parks >80.0 - Upto 1 hour drive
Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014

11. Thank You For Giving Your
Kind Attention
Any Queries?
Presented by:
Yamee Thakkar
Shantwana Dixit
NOS PLAN CONVENTION XVI 2014