International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2020)
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Table of contents
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Where Are We Going? Economic, Political, Demographic and Social Influences in Social Housing in the UK
Abstract: This article takes a historical view of the development of the social housing sector up to the 21st century. It focuses on the period after World War II and the transition from the welfare state to a state where neoliberalism is the dominant political and economic ideology. Links are drawn to the wider economic change from what has been characterised by many researchers as an era of Fordism to post-Fordism. …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Assessing Accessibility in Residential Neighbourhoods of Colonial Towns: Case of Little Europe, West Bengal, India
Abstract: Bengal has a strong connection with the history of colonization in the Indian subcontinent. It was witness to commercial forays by East India Companies (EIC) set up by a number of European powers. The four colonial towns of Serampore, Chandernagore, Chinsurah and Bandel set up by the Dutch, French, Danes and Portuguese EICs have recently been designated as “Little Europe” by the Government of West Bengal. These towns, representing the …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Chandigarh: Probing New Urbanism
Abstract: This paper discusses Chandigarh which is one of the best examples of town planning not only in India after independence but also in the world. Chandigarh was designed as the capital of Punjab after independence subsequent to partition in 1947 by CIAM proponent Le Corbusier. The paper examines the neighbourhood planning of Chandigarh in context of principles of New Urbanism. New Urbanism was an urban design movement started in early …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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Efflorescence: Uninvited Mystery Guest
Abstract: Since the introduction of modern pigmented concrete products in the early1950’s, coloured concrete products have opened new possibilities in the field of building and landscape design and ironically to a new visible phenomenon called efflorescence. Unfortunately, despite careful selection of raw materials and conscientious compliance with the production parameters, colour changes of the finished products are always the enemy. Efflorescence is a deposit of salts, usually white, formed on a …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Recreational Spaces and Well-being: A Case of Gated Communities in Thiruvananthapuram, India
Abstract: This research article investigates the present situation of recreational spaces in gated communities and its neighborhood in the South Indian city, Thiruvananthapuram. As per various cases studies examined throughout the world, in this modern fast-paced society, quality recreational spaces can only act as a tool to break social fragmentation to create social cohesion and well-being among the communities. The research method includes simple random sampling with questionnaire survey conducted in …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 51–57 Read article