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299 articles for “Urban Development”
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Artificial Geography: A Result of City Development Process and Expansion
Abstract: Place promotion or city marketing is an industry that has developed around the deliberate manipulation of natural system of urban areas to promote economic development leading to an artificial urban geography. Cities closer to water edge have been exploiting the natural edge beyond repair. These artificial geographies have become a new dimension in defining a city. Cities have negotiated these. Most of these negotiations happen through a natural process of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Manufacturing of Reinforced Composite Fly Ash Bricks – Product Analysing and Development Using Value Engineering Techniques
Abstract: The key driver of Indian economy is structured by the infrastructure development. This sector is principally responsible for thrusting India’s overall development and an intensive focus from government for initiating policies that would propose alternate methods and materials for which the end products ensuring high quality, non-degradable, time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads, and urban infrastructure development, which requires huge …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Neighbourhood Compatibility in Relation to Quality of life and Livability in Urban Areas
Abstract: In the last decades, there has been a significant increase in urbanization. According to the United Nations survey over 55% of the world live in urban areas.Since metropolitan regions are the epicentre of greater possibilities and living standards, there is a significant movement of individuals from ruralto urban areaswith increasing population in urban areas, challenges of better quality of life and livability of the residents are also inevitable. There are …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Trends and Problems with Urban Housing in India
Abstract: As India’s cities grow quickly and its population changes, urban housing has become a major issue. More than a third of the population today lives in cities, and that number is expected to reach almost 50% by 2050. This has led to a huge increase in the need for affordable and decent housing. Both opportunities and problems come with this growth. On the one hand, cities are becoming places where …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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Typology of Environmentally Responsive Roofs in Iranian Vernacular Residential Buildings
Abstract: Increasing interest in sustainability in recent years has affected roofing and caused emerging various strategies such as green roof approach. Similar to the new sustainable movements, environment, economy and society issues were considered during roofing of vernacular residential buildings (VRB) in Iran. This paper has reviewed the vernacular roof typologies, and focused on environmental considerations in roofing. The findings have shown that shapes of the roofs, materials and vernacular techniques …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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An Architect’s Interpretation of the Indus Valley Civilization with Critical View
Abstract: The Indus valley civilization flourished during 3250–2750 BC. The excavations and discoveries infer an excellent pace of development and urbanization. All the amenities to make the town comfortable and sustainable were extant. The excavations started around 1920 and are still going on. The Indus valley civilization was one of the most advanced civilization at that time. There is no evidence of any written text about the origin and span of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Green Bye Laws : Bye laws used by development authorities under the Green scrutiny. A comparative study of a typical built fabric in Delhi NCR with Case study of Naya bans, an urban village in Noida
Abstract: Bye laws are the guidelines for urbanization in India. The policy vision behind bye laws creates equal opportunity for land ownership, within a development authority. This opportunity is projected through bye laws as per plot sizes and is regulated per unit area of land through restrictions on FAR, ground cover, parking, height restrictions and fire safety. Per capita, density and per square feet is the basis and it is regulated …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Urbanization and Affordable Housing
Abstract: The objective of this research paper is to study the urban housing problem in India. Urbanization is becoming a major global threat with over half of the world’s population living in urban areas. Additionally, problems like haphazard development, income level, poverty, literacy and unemployment are visible due to urbanization. These issues were extenuated the housing problem during the 11th five-year plan period. Despite necessary steps taken by the central, state …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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How to Overcome the Problems of Urbanisation: A Study for Solution
Abstract: ABSTRACT Rapid mushrooming of squatter settlements on land pockets may be seen as usual fallout of urbanization. The factors identified for the formation and growth of squatter settlements are poverty, absence and inadequacy of urban planning, migration, and many other disadvantages. In developing countries, rapid urbanization is accompanied by diverse health problems including psychiatric complaints and disorders like anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, irritability and poor memory that account for 90 …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Blurred lines in Planning Legislations for Regional Planning in India
Abstract: In an era of rapid urbanisation, comprehensive regional development, rather than a focus on a single urban area, is critical for meeting future needs. However, most states lack clarity in their Town and Country Planning legislation about the scope of regional planning and the power of regional planning authorities. This reflects a condition of uncertainty among the state's various planning authorities about their jurisdiction and responsibilities. The paper aims to …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Development of Piped Gas Service in São Paulo, Brazil (1900–2000) and its’ Growth in 21st Century through the Hierarchical Analysis of Urban Indicators
Abstract: This paper presents an overview of piped gas in the city of São Paulo (Brazil) since its implementation in 1900 until its expansion in 2000. After this, are worked 27 urban indicators represented by four groups of study: quality of life, urban planning, consumption projection and costs of civil construction. These indicators are applied in a group of 24 districts using the analytic hierarchy process. This methodology intends to show …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Analysis of Side Friction Impacts on Urban Road Links
Abstract: With development in population and vehicular thickness in metropolitan zones in agricultural nations,metropolitan streets present a negative picture with streets not having the option to take into accountthe limit with respect to which they are intended for, expansion in vehicular populace and blockagealongside lack of metropolitan street space is showed as street side contacts. Side friction factors arethe activities identified with the exercises that happen at the edges of the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Framework Platform for Designing Innovations of Smart Cities
Abstract: Abstract Ten percent of the planet population lives within the prime thirty metropolises, and 600 cities accommodate its quarter. Currently, 1/2 the full population lives in cities. The planet is at Associate in Nursing unprecedented level of urbanization. The flight of the speedy urban increase is not simply a noteworthy reality however needs a strict imperative for property development and higher livability. The enlargement of cities faces a range of …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–44 Read article
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TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM: CASE STUDY OF BALEWADI HIGH STREET SIGNAL
Abstract: Abstract— The increasing demand for efficient traffic management in urban areas is crucial for enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving overall mobility. This study focuses on the design and implementation of an intelligent traffic control system at two critical intersections in Pune: Balewadi High Street Bridge and Lt. Baburao Habaji Saykar Chowk. The study identifies key traffic flow issues, including congestion, delay, and poor intersection geometry, and proposes the use …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Research on Accessibility of Public Transport Based on Secondary Development of GISDK – An application of Shanghai
Abstract: Using the technology based on AMAP Web API, the primary traffic data such as the locations of physical bus stations and route directions were captured, and the bus GIS database was established in TransCAD which was used to analyze the accessibility of urban public transport networks. The secondary development function of GISDK was used to create a public transport accessibility evaluation system. Taking the public transport network of four districts …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–38 Read article
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Development Plan for Semmancheri Town Panchayat in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Abstract: Urban agglomeration is a result of population diffusion from metropolitan centres due to land scarcity. This has created complex problems such as deficiency of land, inward and outward movement of people around the areas. It also influences the economic, social, spatial segregation of population between the core cities and peripheral areas. Semmancheri is one among the peri-urban area in Chennai facing serious problems like dynamism of planning issues and land …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Solar Energy: Aid for Sustainability in Building Design
Abstract: The increase in urban population, during last couple of years and the pace of development in science and technology have moved parallel. These two activities have given birth to environmental degradation, and are closely knit together. According to UN, the proportion of world’s population living in urban areas shall be greater than the population of those living in rural areas. It is expected that almost all of the increase in …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–22 Read article
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Contribution of Impervious Surfaces to Urban Heat Island in Pune
Abstract: Urbanization has brought about several undesirable environmental changes. Pune has witnessed rapid growth and deep urban transformation processes, especially in the last three decades. With urban heat island being one of the prominent effects of urbanization it is necessary to study its effects.When city has a significantly higher temperature than an adjacent rural area, this is known as Urban Heat Island. Urban and less developed surrounding locations have different temperature …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–35 Read article
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Social Capital Based Resilience Framework for Communities to Disasters in Coastal Areas: A Literature Analysis and Case Study from Odisha Cyclone - FANI -2019
Abstract: The disaster victims received instant support, cooperation, and assistance from themselves. People in the communities assisted each other for survival before the government or any external help arrived. Social resilience, more than any other aspect of resilience, highlights the inherent contradiction between identity or persistence and transformation. In this research, we look at how this fear affects the development and application of social resilience in disasters. The reason of this …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Livability in the Micro-urban Blocks: A Case of an Urban Block in Oppanakara Street, Coimbatore
Abstract: India is among the most popular developing countries in the world. Urban Transformation in India have reflected on the Urban Expansion in the previous decades and called for the making of vital and lively urban places. The research has been taken forward by Urban Planner to test the relationship between Urban Design, Urban Morphology and Urban Vitality in Indian Cities. Coimbatore City, in State Tamil Nadu has faced Urban Agglomeration …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 01–09 Read article