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25 articles for “Land Use Policies”
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Understanding transformation of Urban Greens into Lost Spaces in the Core Area of Aminabad in Lucknow City through stakeholder perception
Abstract: The rapid growth and development of cities raise significant sustainability concerns, highlighting the need for strategic urban planning that integrates policies, principles, and stakeholder perspectives. Land, a critical resource, is often misused and underutilized due to unregulated urban expansion, resource abuse, and spatial imbalances. This research paper focuses on the concept of "lost urban spaces," encompassing Planning Lost Spaces and Social Lost Spaces, which lack vitality and human connection. These …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 90–109 Read article
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Understanding Universities Land Policy and their Implementation Strategies in Kenya: The Case of Karatina University Main Campus, Kenya
Abstract: Several studies have been done on Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC). Most of these have focused on the impacts of human activities on forests, agriculture and urban areas. There lacks exclusive studies on the role of development planning policies on state universities land use functions in Kenya. To address these gaps, this study carried out an analysis of land use and land cover change in Karatina University within …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of Pedestrian Walking Characteristics at Erbil CBD
Abstract: To enable and encourage walking, understanding of the characteristics of pedestrian movements is vital. The restrictions on vehicular movement, and scarcity of parking lots had changed the whole traffic movement to the unserviceable condition. Therefore, walking is considered as the most efficient mode of transportation at Erbil CBD area. In developing countries like Iraq, however, the recognition of the importance of pedestrian walking studies is still infancy; the published data …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Parking Management in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Vadodara City
Abstract: The Indian cities are developing and spreading rapidly. The parking issue has become a major planning problem in urban areas of major cities because of rapid economical and vehicle population growth. It is stated that population growth and increasing living standards of people are responsible for the risein the city’s vehicular population. Affordable prices and subsidized parking fees are leading people to refer private vehicle over public transit as their …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 45–53 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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Application of Land Pooling and Land Readjustment Technique in Cities – Case Study of Kovilancheri
Abstract: This study explores the application of land pooling and land readjustment techniques in urban areas, using the case study of Kovilancheri, a rapidly urbanising town in Tamil Nadu, India. The study further evaluates the benefits of these techniques in addressing land fragmentation and inadequate infrastructure. It also examines the legal and institutional framework for implementation and discusses stakeholder roles. It later concludes with policy recommendations for effective implementation in urban …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Integrating Cellular Automata for Predicting Urban Expansion: A Case Study of Bavdhan, Sus, and Mahalunge
Abstract: Rapid Urban Expansion in the metropolitan cities like Pune, result in indiscriminate land use changes transforming natural landscapes. Such haphazard spatial development poses a risk to depletions of resources along with the disarray of the ecological system. A proactive approach to predicting and analyzing such changes is necessary in promoting the well-managed growth of cities. For the complex nature of urban growth, simulation method is used for analyzing spatial patterns, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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INTELLIGENT ON-STREET PARKING SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL AREAS IN PURASAIWAKKAM, CHENNAI
Abstract: Due to global urbanization, metropolitan cities are facing more major problems, especially with respect to parking management. Increase in population in metropolitan cities increases the use of private transportation. Due to increase in vehicular traffic, there is a constant imbalance between parking demand and parking supply. The traditional parking management system consumes a lot of time spent in looking for a parking space in a busy area. The parking problem …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Energy Transition for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia: Renewable Energy Growth and Emission Reduction
Abstract: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing a major shift toward sustainability under Vision 2030, targeting 58.7 GW of renewable energy (RE) by 2030 and major green hydrogen projects, such as NEOM’s 4 GW plant, to cut oil use by 500,000 barrels daily and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of KSA’s energy transition, assessing the energy landscape, RE development, environmental impacts, and climate …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–70 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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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Cosmopolitically Approaching the Heritage Discourse in the Global South: A Relational Exploration of the Nepalese Bhailakha Procession’s Mutability and Mobility
Abstract: The historic urban landscape paradigm understands cities as evolving phenomena, aligning the intangible cultural heritage perspective with the discourse on sustainable urban development. It recognizes the crucial role of collective custodianship in preserving cultural diversity. Tourism-focused, reductionist policies prioritizing economic development in cities of the Global South affected by rampant globalization profoundly challenge heritage resilience. This paper seeks to advance the discussion about sustainable development of social and cultural capital …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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“Air Pollution Abatement by Planning in Delhi”
Abstract: Air pollution is leading to chronic diseases in human beings, it is impacting from inside as well as outside environments simultaneously. In Delhi, several action plans failed because of the diverse sources and scales of air pollution. The air pollution problem in Delhi is because of not successful plans, policies, and acts at different levels. The purpose of this paper is to understand different action plans and planning situations in …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Strategies for Electronic Wastes Management for Sustainable and Green Environment in Nigeria
Abstract: Adequate strategies need to be put in place for electrical and electronic waste management, renewable energy commercialization, green societies and sustainable development in Nigeria. This paper examined handling, disposal and management of electronic waste in Nigerian environment. Methodology adopted includes literature reviews of issues on this subject matter, specific site inspection, surveys and secondary data from users and industries with massive electronic waste. It has been discovered that these wastes …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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E.M.E.R.G.E. (Empowering Mixed-Use Ecosystem Realms for Revenue, Growth, & Expression).
Abstract: Contemporary urban life is increasingly fragmented, with learning, working, socializing, & leisure dispersed across disconnected parts of the city. This disconnection leads to long commutes, enhances dependence on mobility, increases daily stress, and weakens public life & community interaction. Rigid zoning laws & mono-functional building typologies fail to respond to the hybrid, layered, & dynamic patterns of everyday urban life, particularly within the context of emerging digital economies and evolving …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Sustainability in Architecture and Planning: Consumption and Behavior
Abstract: In an era of population growth, increasing economic competition and environmental challenges, planning is essential for the well-being of our communities. This notion of sustainable development has been emerging over the past few decades as a new requirement for urban sectors, that involves conceptual fundamentals and implementations as applied to land-use, transport, infrastructure and planning .It is the process of shaping the three-dimensional spaces in cities, towns and villages which …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Heritage-Sensitive Redevelopment of Bhuleshwar,Mumbai: A Sustainable Urban Development Approach
Abstract: Bhuleshwar, one of the oldest commercial precincts in South Mumbai, represents a unique urban landscape where traditional markets, religious institutions, historic architecture, and craft-based economies coexist within a dense mixed-use environment. Renowned for its imitation jewellery trade, flower markets, textile shops, and temple precincts, the area serves as an important cultural and economic hub. However, rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, overcrowding, traffic congestion, deteriorating building conditions, inadequate sanitation, and redevelopment pressures …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Reframing Social Housing in England
Abstract: This paper looks at how social housing in the England has come under scrutiny from the government over the last year following the tragic fire that took place in 2017 at the Grenfell tower block in Kensington, London, which resulted in over 70 deaths and it asks why the government has used this episode to reframe the debate about social housing. It looks at the legal framework regarding fire safety …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Windhoek Mass Houses in Namibia Still Empty: A Question for Urban Planners or Decision Makers?
Abstract: Delivering housing to low- and middle-income groups is seen as providing basic services to the citizens although it remains to be a big challenge especially in developing countries. Despite various housing initiatives by the government and non-governmental organizations, the housing sector faced a number of challenges which require policies and action plans to combat housing crisis in Namibia. The study investigated why the mass houses were constructed in the City …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article