PAST PARFECT - GANDHINAGAR'S GROWTH STORY
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Aug 28,2016 : The Times OF INDIA

The state capital that turned 52 recently has fast emerged as a big real estate destination
On August 1, Gandhinagar turned 52. The city has fast been becoming a popular destination for buyers as well as investors. As Ahmedabad is fast reaching the saturation point in terms of construction, buyers are looking for a more spacious options. Ahmedabad is hot favourite among investors and migrators. The city has been expanding towards Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway. Today, the distance between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad has shrunk enormously and areas like Motera, Chadkheda, New CG Road, Sarghasan are bridging the gap. With population in Ahmedabad increasing and Gandhinagar becoming self-reliant, the realty of Gandhinagar in recent time has drastically picked up. Initially, just considered as government employees’ residential colony, Gandhinagar is now picking up to encourage non-government employees as buyers as well.

The major factors that are driving change in Gandhinagar realty’s sector are its super green status. In fact, Gandhinagar is one of the greenest cities in India. While the cities are dealing with carbon omission and noise pollution, Gandhinagar is package deal of green surroundings, fresh air, pleasant climate and noiseless streets. From parking facility to proposed Metro plan, Gandhinagar has attracted the environment-conscious youth, peaceful life desiring senior citizens and refreshment acquiring working couples.

Also as Gandhinagar has good infrastructure and is a well planned city, the many has sles like parking space paucity, uncertainty on neighborhood, lack of cleanliness, long travel for market space, etc are unheard of.The seamless and smooth lifestyle of Gandhinagarites is motivating others to shift to this peaceful and safe surrounding. Even as the population includes class-I and II employees, officers, poli cy makers and company owners, the atmosphere as well as the crowd are ideal to reside in with family. Affordability also plays a major role in Gandhinagar. In Ahmedabad, a 1-BHK apartment can cost almost Rs 15 to 20 lakh while the same in Gandhinagar starts from Rs 1012 lakh.

Apart from affordability, educational institutes and other facilities also draw families to narrow down on Gandhinagar. Sonalika Sharma, a local resident, says, “We got transferred to Gujarat two years back and my husband’s office is on SG Highway. We went out on house hunting and did thorough research but chose Gandhinagar considering its spacious and green outdoors, A-rated schools and colleges for our children and the variety and budget friendly property projects this city has to offer.“

Amrish Patel, a local builder, avers, “Gandhinagar has experienced large developments in last quarter on the realty front and in future, it is expected to go up. Living in Gandhinagar avails perks of malls, hotels, restaurants, airport due to its close proximity while the serene life of Gandhinagar, thus many couples are these days turning towards Gandhinagar.“