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IJTPM V-11 I-02 2025

IJTPM V-11 I-02 2025

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-10-25

A Walkable Path to Reduce Transport Emission in Commercial Streets: A Case of Putlighar Market in Amritsar City

By Shaheen Sobti, Rawal S. Aulakh, and Sakshi Sahni

Abstract: Commercial areas, along with being nodes for economic activities, also act as public spaces supporting various social and recreational activities. The multi-faceted nature of commercial streets demands safe, secure, and comfortable spaces in commercial areas that can be conducive to the social aspect of this land use. Commercial areas are also nodes for carbon emissions,…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 10–21Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-07-02

Causes of Urban Sprawl and Approaches for Its Containment in Zaria Urban Area, Nigeria

By Abdulaziz Shuaibu Kugu, Isa Musa, and Fatima Yahaya Mahmood

Abstract: This paper analyses the causes that are responsible for undesirable patterns of urban sprawl that have become a problem affecting excessive land consumption, rapid urban population growth, increasing transportation costs, loss of open spaces, and transforming the city into decayed areas. GIS 10.1 was used to calculate the total land area of the study area,…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 1–9Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-09-25

Exploring Raipur’s Urban Growth and the Evolution of Slums: A Historical Analysis

By Kukil Sharma and Vandana Agrawal

Abstract: Urbanization has been rapidly increasing in Indian cities, leading to uncontrolled expansion and the emergence of urban sprawl. As the sprawl patterns are wide-ranging in large metropolitans, it is essential to study the sustainability issues faced by mid-sized cities. Raipur, the city which came into existence due to its trade and commerce, is considered one…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 22–34Read Article →
Published 2025-10-05

Town and House Planning in India Before Independence

By V. Basil Hans

Abstract: This article examines the progression of urban and residential planning in India before its independence in 1947, emphasizing on the socio-cultural, political, and economic factors that influenced urban growth. India’s pre-independence urban planning shows a long history of creative architecture and flexible design. For example, the Indus Valley Civilization had well-planned towns, while the Mughal…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 61–72Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2025-10-05

Wellness Through Minimalism: Interiors That Reduce Stress and Promote Mindfulness

By Drishti Agarwal and Dr. Deepti Pande Rana

Abstract: This dissertation investigates how stress reduction and mindfulness are two ways that minimalist interior design might promote wellness. It looks at the ways that deliberate design decisions, such as decluttering, using natural materials, neutral color schemes, and well-planned space arrangements, can support mental and emotional health. The study explores the psychological and physical advantages of…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 02, 2025 · pp. 35–60Read Article →