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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes in Urban Dynamics: Planning for Future Urban Resilience for Healthier and Safer Life
Abstract: The novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) has spread in cities and communities around the world and the story of COVID-19 pandemic in many global cities has so far been very different. Cities and urban areas are on the frontline of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic across the world. Historically pandemics and diseases shape cities and urban forms. Emerging from Hubei Province in the city of Wuhan-China, the COVID-19 disease has affected not only …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–28 Read article
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Importance of Traffic and Transportation Plan in the Context of Land Use Planning for Indian Cities
Abstract: Traffic congestion is one of the important issues in developing cities and it depends on the change in land use. Regulation of zoning and land use play as major role to mitigate the traffic congestion. Integration of Land use and transport system is one of the good solution to manage the traffic congestion is developing cities. In the past decades, Urban sprawl has resulted in to loss of high quality …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Redevelopment/Renewal Dimensions for an Effective Development in Traditional Urban Core Areas: A Comparative Study of Different Urban Core Development India and Global
Abstract: In the recent years Urban development and redevelopment has been contemporary trend with the rapid urbanization of cities the sprawl increases and spills out to the fringes and peri urban area, as the migration pull if tremendously encouraged by the new industries, SEZs and other economic thrives, this results in urban pressure and core areas are under focused, defining the core areas Indian cities holds a unique characteristics to its …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–42 Read article
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Urban Renewal through Form-Based Codes
Abstract: Considering the population rise with the relationship to the limited land, the quality of life is decreasing especially in urban areas, the cities were planned in the past according to the need at that time but the question is can it sustain the present need, if not then what is the solution, what do we do to our old city areas which are rich in culture in terms of tangible …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 52–65 Read article
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Bridging the Urban Divide: A Critical Review of Bottom-Up Communicative Planning Measures in Bangladesh
Abstract: For any development initiative to be met, planning is crucial which involves choice making for societies and individuals to pursue the stated goals. Bangladesh, a rapidly growing country, faces several problems ranging from finding the effective ways of tackling urban poverty to deal with unplanned urbanization. The emergence of a bottom-up participatory approach reflecting the needs and demand of all social strata in the plan-making process is a far cry …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Sustainable Resilience: A Case for Vaastu Principles in Urban Planning
Abstract: In recent years, an increasing number of local governments are recognizing the impact of climate change on different urban sectors. This has led many to pursue climate adaptation planning, seeking to achieve preparedness through reducing vulnerability and enhancing the resilience of the population, assets, and municipal operations. Different planning approaches have been undertaken by many cities sharing the above mentioned common goal. In this paper, we examine urban ecology, Vaastu …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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An Assessment of Utility Services Provision in Korail Slum, Dhaka
Abstract: The condition of urban slums is rapidly deteriorating with the rapid influx of migration towards the major urban centers in Bangladesh. Urban slum settlements are generally excluded from publicly provided resources such as access to formal education, healthcare services, safe water supply and hygienic sanitation. In Dhaka, dwellers of slum and squatter settlements live with significantly low living standards in terms of environmental, social, cultural and utility services. The informal …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Indian Markets as Social Spaces
Abstract: Markets serve as public gathering places for people from different cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic communities. They are considered as the integral constituent of urban development in order to provide the opportunities for recreational activities. They occupy an essential space within the public of cities in India. Streets not only determine the character of a place but also depict the lifestyle of the citizens. Social life revolves around the public spaces …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Critical Analysis of Unplanned Development of a City: Case Study of Dehradun
Abstract: The present time will be otherwise called period of urbanization as everyday a ton of populace is gathering in urban territories. Dehradun urban territory has become a local help place for whole area once it turned into the capital of Uttarakhand state in 1999, contributing horrendously high pace of urban development. This speedy pace of increment in urban populace is chiefly a direct result of huge scale relocation of people …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Alang Alang: The Treasure of Bali
Abstract: The state of Architecture in Bali, Indonesia is known for its living vernacular style, making it different from all other places in the Asia. Bali, the island with 83% of Hindu population of Indonesia, reflects and focuses over the simplicity of the shelter and lifestyle connecting the religious and architectural aspect through the local materials. Species of Imperata cylindrica, that is alang- alang and eurich, a continuous growing weed being …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Roadside Commercial Activities and Environmental Perception Affecting Behaviour: Study from Global South
Abstract: In global south countries such as India, transport nodes wiring neighbourhoods to rest of the city, is found to be flooded with roadside unorganized commercial developments. Transport nodes experience both organized and unorganized commercial developments around them as the commuters want to buy commodities for their daily households, feeding the commercial developments as buyers. This necessity promotes the development of unorganised sellers, especially street vendors, offering low-cost goods to commuters …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–57 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Analysis for Urban Pattern Evolution in Sacred District Mathura of India through K-means Classification
Abstract: When considering about the urban structures, morphology, and functions of a historic and pilgrimage place, it is very important to know the relationship between urban structures and urban functions. This relationship can be established at micro as well as macro level to understand the theory on urban lifecycles and urban sociological interactions. Also, growth of urbanization is directly proportional to economic development of the nation and so as the need …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Housing and Community Planning in Aranya, Indore
Abstract: Aranya Township was designed as a site and services project spread laid out in six sectors that converge on a central spine i.e., the Central Business District. One of the key elements of Doshi’s design was a hierarchy of open spaces that included small courtyards to be shared by three to four families, larger green spaces for each of the settlement’s six sectors, and a central playing field to serve …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Affordable Eco-housing, Purnia
Abstract: Affordable housing is a problem that many countries are taking stock of, world over. While rapid urbanisation, growing cities provide various opportunities; there are fallouts in terms of proliferation of slums, high prices of land and building materials which render houses unaffordable for the segment at the bottom of the pyramid. Therefore, the need for adequate housing for the low-income groups will substantially increase. Most importantly, creating housing for these …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Construction Safety Management
Abstract: Construction industry is an important part of the economy in many countries and often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes to 11% of gross domestic products (GDP) in most developing countries. However many construction activities are inherently health and safety risks such as working at height, working underground, working in confined spaces and close proximity to falling materials, handling load manually, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Evaluation of the Influence of Political Economy on the Physical Planning Mechanism and the Governance of Urban Planning System in Bangladesh
Abstract: Political economy most regularly alludes to interdisciplinary examinations drawing upon financial matters, political theory, law, history, humanism and different teaches in clarifying the critical job of political factors in deciding financial results. The points of view of political economy empower us to examine the nation and division situations, for chances to use existing positive drivers of progress to make sensible estimations of the dangers and difficulties included. This suggests taking …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Formulation of Community-Based Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of a New Road Construction on Housing and Environment
Abstract: Rajshahi is a divisional city and the population of this city is increasing gradually. That’s why the existing transportation infrastructure cannot accomplish the present demand. The introduction of a new road or the expansion of the existing ones to relieve the excessive traffic pressure is a futile exercise. But this can create a different impact on the local community. The objective of this study is to identify the impacts which …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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A Vibrant and Sustainable Town Center Planning by Integrating Multi-functioning Activities at Baze Shilinda, Rajshahi
Abstract: Town center is the city’s central hub combined with flexible multiple use, district of vertical mixed-use buildings that holds retail, commercial, administrative, civic, industrial, recreational and residential uses together which develops social connectivity. Especially for Bangladesh, Rajshahi is a growing city becoming congested due to compact urbanization and needed to be decentralized for sustainable urban growth of the city. The main objective of the study is to develop a sustainable …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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An analysis on Gender sensitiveness in urban open space practice for girls: A Case Study in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Abstract: Gender sensitiveness in urban planning’ is considered as a concept. Gender inequalities have been observed in the field of open space practice from an early age. Urban open spaces are valued for their health, social, economic, and environmental benefits. Outdoor physical activity is important for the wellbeing of youth, while playfulness is crucial for creativity and innovation. The paper explores the major reasons of deprivation of girls in respect of …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Comparison of Results Between Conventional Techniques and GIS in Old City Surveys
Abstract: Urban planning involves a wide-ranging survey programming; whereby the data collected can be processed through a systematic methodology in order to summarize the data collected. This data shall further be used to analyze and frame a developmental strategy. As per nomenclature, GIS comprises of 3 words: Geography, Information and System. Spatial part is dealt by “Geography”, Data related part is dealt by “Information” and decision-making related part is dealt by …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–21 Read article