Stepping into Patan: A Case Study of Gentrification in Tier-III Cities

The concept of gentrification has been studied extensively in urban agglomerations and tier-I and tier-II cities. However, there is a significant lack of research of the same in tier III cities, especially those located in semi-urban talukas. Hence, this study looks at Patan city, located in the taluka and district with the same name in Gujarat, was chosen as the location of study due to its rich cultural heritage and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rani ki Vav.