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25 articles for “urban link”
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Flood Control and Disaster Mitigation through Engineering Interventions for Economic Development in Nigeria
Abstract: Flood management and economic development are linked together in many aspects. As economic globalization and integration have developed over the past few decades, the relationships between the economy and national security have grown stronger. This paper discusses the relationship between sustainable development and disaster preparedness and management, as well as the roles of NGOs and the organizations, put in place to employ methodologies of open data principle and advanced techniques …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Sea Level Rise and Its Impacts on Indian Coastal Cultural Heritage: Climate Change Threats to Unique Built and Unbuilt Cultural Heritage
Abstract: Sea level rise (SLR) is a major cause of concern resulting in loss of land area, erosion of existing built systems and a danger to ecological resources. In addition to this it will also pose a great threat to loss of cultural heritages that are linked with the coastal history of many countries, like indigenous and colonial forts, fishing communities and socio-religious built environments and rituals. GMSL (Global Mean Sea …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Indigenous to International Urban Insert in Gokarna Town
Abstract: Contrast way of life at Gokarna town—the title itself tells the vibrant culture of the place it holds within. Sensing the place through two characters, author perceives the contrast image that town Gokarna builds. Character one here refers to the local resident which author qualifies as Indigenous/Emigrants, (Brahmin, Hallakki, Ambiga, Agar). Character two represents Migrants/International [short term/long term: Videshis, Yatri’s (Pilgrims), Resort Owners, Indian Tourist (Pravasigaru)]. The vision of both …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–37 Read article
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Digital Archives and Metadata Standards for Architectural Heritage: A Comparative Review
Abstract: Architectural heritage – including historic buildings, monuments, landscapes, and traditional urban fabric – constitutes a vital repository of cultural, aesthetic, and scientific values. Digital archiving such heritage is increasingly necessary for preservation, research, documentation, education, and public engagement. However, the effectiveness of digital archives depends vitally on the metadata standards used: the structure, semantics, interoperability, and preservation of metadata can enable or hinder access, reuse, long‐term sustainability, and meaningful comparisons …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Evaluation of BRTS Service Quality Using User Preference
Abstract: India is one of the world’s fastest developing countries, with increased urbanization contributing to a rise in vehicle population in metropolitan areas. This scenario exacerbates several traffic issues such as congestion, air pollution, and decreased safety, necessitating a change in commuters from private to public transportation. In light of this, public transportation’s efficacy and service quality must be improved in order to give a superior alternative to private transportation. Operators …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–42 Read article