International Journal of Town Planning and Management
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Planning for Socio-Economic Development in Towns
Abstract: This article aims at understanding of the census towns and its socio-economic factors. In this paper, the current socio-economic issues of census towns and proposals for the town including housing, open spaces, inclusivity, employment generation, economic base and other necessary social infrastructure are briefly studied through literature study and case study. This dissertation paper can be taken forward to understand and analyse how small towns acts as a catalyst between …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Simulation of a Discovered Mamluk Picnic Palace (1347 CE) in Qal’at al-Kabsh
Abstract: Maqrīzī mentions an amazing building was built by Sultan al-Saleh (1240–1249 CE), grandson of Saladin al-Ayyuby’s brother on ancient foundations of al-Qata’i, the Tulunid Town (868 CE). During the Mamluk period, more development had been carried out, basically when al-Nasr Mohamed ibn Qalawun rebuilt Qal'at al-Kabsh again in 1323 CE. However, al-Ashraf Sha’ban demolished a part of it that became used for housing. Responding to an invitation from the Ministry …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Municipal Finance: The Historic Outlook
Abstract: Development and finance exist in a cohesive relationship that uplifts the city leading to the nation. Sound fiscal performance of the municipality is important for the growth of any city and, as a result, the need for robust municipal finance. This need for municipal finance in India has gained prominence and discussed with gravity over the past few decades. Many studies have identified the abysmal state of municipal finance and …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Exploring the Potentials of Performance-Based Zoning in Physical Planning
Abstract: Conventional zoning has been used for the planning of physical space for a long time. Though it is very effective, there are still many flaws associated with it. Innovative approaches to traditional zoning have been adopted in recent years in an effort to increase planning results. This paper examines performance zoning as an option to assess how much it outperforms traditional zoning. Based on the comparative analysis of the advantages …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Monitoring Urban Sprawl and Land-Use Change Detection with GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in Latifabad Town Hyderabad, Pakistan
Abstract: Constant rapid urbanization is associated with the reduction of natural resources and the expansion of irregular and uncontrolled expansion, rapidly increased population, and increasing immigrants towards urban areas. In this paper, land-use change is considered the main component in monitoring urban growth. In the context of land-use change, the study analyzes the gap of sustain infrastructure; led towards the conversion of residential areas into commercial areas and subdivisions of various …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 41–51 Read article