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Last updated: Aug 12, 2014

Residential Zone

Residential Zone
Residential Zone

For the 189-hectare Residential Zone, development will be primarily limited to residential community buildings, community meeting spaces, crèches and lower age group educational needs, work studios, first aid centres, parks, playgrounds, landscaping elements, eco-friendly parking areas, kiosks and convenience stores, with the additional possibility of small handicraft ateliers. 

The adjacent Crown Road area is planned for dwellings and city level retail stores, display areas, communication and recreation centres, restaurants, libraries and reading rooms, health centres, essential utility needs, city management sub-offices for services such as fire, water, sanitation and post/telecom, parks & green areas and eco-friendly parking. There could also be guesthouses, department stores, some small professional offices, utility maintenance centres and essential transport related infrastructure and conference facilities.

Arati appartments in the Residential Zone
Arati appartments in the Residential Zone

Vision

In her 1965 sketch of Auroville, the Mother laid down the basic concept for the city.

  • Evolution of the galaxy concept of Auroville's masterplan
  • Architecture - Words of Wisdom
  • The Galaxy concept of the city
  • Matrimandir - Soul of the City

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  • Vision

  • The Auroville Charter
  • A Dream
  • To be a True Aurovilian
  • The Galaxy Concept of the City
  • Matrimandir - Soul of the City
  • Founder: The Mother
  • Visionary: Sri Aurobindo
  • Words of Wisdom
  • Integral Yoga
  • Activities

  • Matrimandir
  • Planning & Architecture
  • Green Practices
  • Education & Research
  • Art & Culture
  • Health & Wellness
  • Social Enterprises
  • Media & Communication
  • Rural Development
  • City Services
  • Community

  • Auroville in Brief
  • Testimonials & Support
  • Organisation & Governance
  • Society
  • Economy
  • History
  • People
  • What You Can Do

  • Visit & Stay
  • Volunteer & Intern
  • Study in Auroville
  • Join Auroville
  • Workshops & Therapies
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • Contact Nearby Centre
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