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Ability of Nature Based Solutions through Urban Green Space Management in Building Urban Resilience
Abstract: Rapid urbanization has led cities to undergo immense pressure and its potential in providing environmental sustainability is highly limited. In the 20th century, nature-based solution is an emerging concept that integrates ecosystem-based approaches to increase urban resilience and addresses the various societal challenges faced in the urban environment. However, given the wide range of multi-functional ecosystem services and their trade-offs, implementation of nature-based solutions is inherently complex. In this regard, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Formulation of Form-Based Code to improve the livability of a neighbourhood - A case study and application on a major street in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
Abstract: Neighbourhood planning and redevelopment must ensure that it is healthy, sustainable and equitable by providing easy access to shops, services, schools, to nature and community. An efficient neighbourhood has to not only provide an affordable and good quality of life for residents of all age groups but should also be financially viable for developers. Hence, to ensure that redevelopment responds to revised community needs, a new thought process must be …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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The five senses : a study of their role in shaping the way users experience public spaces
Abstract: In todays day and age, the impact of technology on people’s life and our society is remarkable, inevitable and worrying at the same time. The excessive influence of technology in individuals’ lives has caused our community to lean towards a more secluded lifestyle where social interaction is construed to be limited to social media. The need for a better quality of life points to the need for well designed public …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Urbanisation and its Effects on Water Bodies- A Case of Cooum River, Chennai
Abstract: Since the primitive era, the mankind has been attracted to watercourses, mainly because they provide drinking water and food. The natural landscape has been influenced by gradual economic, politics and social changes of humans constantly occurring in the world. Industrial Revolution has the biggest influence of all, which changed the ideology of nations towards the nature. Rapid urbanization and migration of population into the urban centers started to transform its …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–45 Read article
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A Review of PPP mode of Urban Transport in Indian Cities
Abstract: The fast pace of urbanization has fuelled the demand for urban mobility which successively triggered sort of projects in urban transport within the country. However, given their capital intensive nature, large scale, long gestation, multifarious stakeholders, poor investment returns and operational deficits; both implementation and financing of such projects become a challenge. Use of Public Private Partnership format in infrastructure in India is now nearly 20 years old. However, application …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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How to Intelligently Question Heritage in a Covid-19 Crisis Context?
Abstract: In times of covid19, all paradigms are shaken. Spaces and societies must be reviewed, according to the order of confinement, social distancing and isolation. Technology is in full swing by making possible the substitution of a virtual life for physical life. How does man react, how to question heritage? How to review the order of things to prepare for the aftermath of the crisis?
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Indigenous to International Urban Insert in Gokarna Town
Abstract: Contrast way of life at Gokarna town—the title itself tells the vibrant culture of the place it holds within. Sensing the place through two characters, author perceives the contrast image that town Gokarna builds. Character one here refers to the local resident which author qualifies as Indigenous/Emigrants, (Brahmin, Hallakki, Ambiga, Agar). Character two represents Migrants/International [short term/long term: Videshis, Yatri’s (Pilgrims), Resort Owners, Indian Tourist (Pravasigaru)]. The vision of both …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–37 Read article
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Reinvigorating the Ipseity of Historic Town: Savanur, Karnataka Student’s Perspective Resilient Urban Morphology
Abstract: Urban insert is not simply a passive reaction to change. Kevin lynch defines the expression of sensing the place through five factors that contributes towards making of a city. The exercise of documenting first expressions of a town from people point of view which not initiated into lynch theories would be a good assertion of whether and how the theory holds good for traditional Indian towns. This study focuses on …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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‘Art and Culture’- The Canvas of A Smart City
Abstract: ‘Art and Culture’ are very important for the development of any nation. Culture and Creativity/ Art manifest themselves in almost all economic, social and other activities. A country as diverse as India is symbolized by the plurality of its culture. India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings that are known, as the ‘Intangible Cultural …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Sustainable Urban Planning- Environmental Parameters
Abstract: Environmental parameters are of utmost importance in the policy making relating to urban planning in order to minimise air pollution levels as well as saving energy. The authors have defined certain policy parameters which are required to be infused in to the process of urban planning and design while developing new urban area or expansion of the existing area. Presently most of these parameters are either being neglected or not …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Urbanization as a Catalyst for Climate Change in Dehradun
Abstract: These days Climate change considered a major issue among scientists, researchers, planners, politicians. Concerning every climatic component, temperature considers its dynamic effect in identifying climatic variations originate around due to urbanization. Consequently, given paper tries to examine the temperature fluctuations of district Dehradun, by examining year wise time slot details minimum, maximum along with mean temperature from 1967 to 2007. Analysis details have been examined in tri fragments by operating …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Impact of Gaming along Architecture
Abstract: Architecture and Gaming are two very distinct fields. But they have been interacting with each other for a long time now. Sadly, their potential together is yet to be achieved in its pristine form. Most architects are dismissive of video games, but on the contrary, Video games have been harnessing the power of Architecture quite well. But now is the time when things must take a turn. Not just the …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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Emotional Simulation of Senior Citizens in a Public Space
Abstract: According to the UN reports, by the year 2027 India will become the most populous country of the world. This will result in increase in the number of elderly people by 27% by the year 2050, according to the 2014 report of non-profit organization Help Age India. Hence it becomes important to consider their mental and physical state promoting social interaction. Therefore, focusing on the spatial and psychological analysis, this …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Transportation Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: One of the major challenges facing metropolises today is the problem of urban transportation. The lack of strategic planning for urban transport systems, in addition to duplicating joint ventures in community infrastructure, also causes inconsistency between these systems, and may create numerous problems in Connect subsystems to each other. One of the most important concerns of metropolitan management is transportation management, in this regard, the context of sustainable transport development …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Analysing Pedestrian Facilities in Dhaka, Bangladesh––Scope for Adapting BREEAM Assessments
Abstract: To achieve a sustainable environment, authorities from all over the world are emphasizing on pedestrian development, abandoning motorized vehicles. The developing countries like Bangladesh are getting oversaturated with the demand for public transport, which is having a brutal impact on the environment. Regrettably, once the city with rich traditions, Dhaka, cannot be stated as a pedestrian-friendly capital city anymore. Maximum infrastructural facilities are not suitable for public use. The government …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Sustainable Urban Landscape Planning: A Search for the Waterway Connection Possibilities around the Periphery of Dhaka City
Abstract: Dhaka is dying for its lost connections of water bodies once that was its natural setting. As a result, it’s suffering from water logging in monsoon and lowering of ground water at a same time. Relationship and possibility between lost nature and existing contaminated environment by controlling the rapid urbanization is the expected the aim of this study. Sustainable urban landscape could be a possible solution. It is such thought, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–52 Read article
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Urban Planning in Latin America: Myth or Reality
Abstract: Around the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century, it appeared an intellectual movement which considered that disorder in the settlement of territories was due to a lack of organization in decision making and that planning was the instrument needed to strengthen the way to general development. In reference to urban aspects, it was thought that urban planning -understood as “the discipline with the purpose of prevision, guidance …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 53–63 Read article
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Sustainable Habitat for Urban Living, Gurugram
Abstract: Mining activity is boon and bane for the society. It has maximum % of GDP growth as well as environment exploitation. Humans are famous for their selfish activity; they take as much they can but forget to return it to mother earth. Land and water are major resources on which human life is dependent. Human get their 99% of food from land resource and only 1% from ocean. By destroying …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Sustainable Habitat for Urban Living of Different Metropolitan Cities: A Case Study
Abstract: Habitat policies area unit government's response in understanding issues, perceived approach towards the remedies, and visualize future development of the society. This ancient capitalist approach usually neglects superior moral dimensions of equality and justice. Capitalist sector usually restricts itself in gross national product growth numbers and find large economic centers like metropolises. Increasing “metropolitanisation” within the globe could be a direct manifestation of this lopsided economic aspiration that has effects …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Techniques for Strengthening of Building Works
Abstract: The scope of Construction and Building Materials includes, however isn't restricted to, materials, and observation aspects of latest works and repair and maintenance of the bridges, high-rise buildings, dams, engineering science structures, silos, main road pavements, tunnels, water containment structures, sewers, roofing, housing, coastal defenses and railways. At a time once the pressure is on all engineers, architects and contractors to optimize use of latest materials and up-to-date technologies, Construction …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article