The Ahmedabad Urban Development Plan-making Process: A Critical Review

A critical review of Ahmedabad's urban development plan-making process reveals significant gaps in analytical rigor, transparency, and clarity. The study highlights a mismatch between stated objectives and the means to achieve them, suggesting that current planning approaches lack scientific precision. This analysis serves as a benchmark for planners in India and other developing countries, advocating for more transparent and evidence-based planning methodologies.

Adhvaryu, B. (2011). The Ahmedabad Urban Development Plan-making Process: A Critical Review. Planning Practice and Research, 26(2), 229–250. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2011.560463