Conclusion

Research module taught me that the process of research is much more detailed, intricate and methodological than i ever thought. I would previously carry out research in a more haphazard way. Now this learning outcome has made me realise different ways of looking at the same aspect. Learning about the different kinds and methods of research gives my work a clearer structure now. Having a more broader outlook now i can deal with topics in my design studio in more detail and be more observant with even things seen in daily life and be reflective and analytical about it.

Attempt to formulate a research plan

Research into the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project

This a development of the banks of the river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.

Aim would be to study the after effects of a waterfront redevelopment project.
To study the effect of the development on different categories of people such as the slum, traders and general public.

For such a research i would carry out the following steps-

1. Mark the redevelopment of the area on a map and study the plans before and after the development. Mark the new area reclaimed.
2. Primary research would include talking to different categories of people with different experiences and connections with the waterfront area. Talk to vendors who sold certain things there, people residing near the area, some people who lost their jobs cause of the developement and some people who gained new employment after the development.
3. Secondary research would include finding newspaper articles about different stages of the project and its effects. 
4. Surveys could be carried to see the change in traffic pattern and activity pattern in that area post development.
5. Questionnaires could be forwarded to the users of the new development to get a track of their opinions.
6. Interviews could be carried out of the landscape architect of the project, the planning authority and of the affected people there.
7. Ethnographic research would include spending hours at the waterfront area at different times of the day and track activities. Take video recordings of behaviour of people regarding architectural elements on the waterfront area and the space usability.
8. Note all the observations and recordings and carry out an analysis before concluding to a result.

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/

http://www.newsroompost.com/

http://www.hcp.co.in/

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/

http://www.narendramodi.in/

Link to a pdf document of the project provided by the government of India.

http://www.egovamc.com/SRFDCL/SRFDCL.pdf