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IJTPM V-12 I-01 2026

IJTPM V-12 I-01 2026

PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-15

Assessment of Urban Renewal Program in Kaduna State: Perception and Satisfaction

By Mary Simon Yusuf, Victor Markus, Makarfi Yakubu, and Pawam Martins Steve

Abstract: Urban renewal has become a key strategy adopted by governments/private stakeholders to address urban decay, infrastructural deterioration, and environmental degradation in rapidly growing cities. This study assessed the urban renewal project in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with a focus on evaluating the current state of urban infrastructure, community perception and satisfaction,…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 1–6Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-25

Decentralization in Small Island Developing States: The Case of a Selected Atoll in the Maldives and Its Governance Challenges

By Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer and Abdhulla Maahidh

Abstract: This qualitative case study examines the impact of decentralization on local governance in the selected atoll, focusing on the complex socio-economic and geographical context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The decentralization policy, aimed at empowering local councils and promoting grassroots democracy, is critically assessed through interviews with local stakeholders. Findings reveal that decentralization has…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 36–50Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-20

Integrating Cellular Automata for Predicting Urban Expansion: A Case Study of Bavdhan, Sus, and Mahalunge

By Ar. Sakshi Mahadik and Meera Shirolkar

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.…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 51–62Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-03-10

Mixed-Use Development: Their Impact on the Traditional Bazaar in Historic Cores of Cities

By Pearl Gupta and Ayushi Mittal

Abstract: Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand which is a medium-scale city nestled in the foothills of Himalayas. It combines a unique setting of historic bazaars, colonial-era architecture, and growing modern urban developments. This research will assess how modernization and mixed-use urban development in Dehradun influence traditional bazaars to shape their interaction with contemporary commercial space.…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 7–26Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-03-10

Mountain-Born Architecture: The Lung Vai School in Vietnam

By Ar. Kiranjeet Kaur Jassal and Ajay Kumar

Abstract: Lung Vai School, located in the mountainous Minh Tân region of northern Vietnam, represents a context-sensitive architectural response shaped by geography, climate, and the cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Designed by 1+1>2 Architects and completed in 2020, the school demonstrates how educational infrastructure in remote regions can be realized through vernacular intelligence, material ecology,…

Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 27–35Read Article →