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The Role and the Importance of Landscape Design to the Realization of Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract: Sustainable development goals are becoming increasingly important all over the world. Local authorities and communities are responsible for the realization of the sustainable development goals at local scales, recognizing in particular interdependent relationships between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Sustainable development goals are the goals that can be realized with long-term plans. Plans for long-term should support with design for getting result in short-term. Quality and sustainable environments are created …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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The Psychological Effect of Landscape Architecture on the Student’s Academic Performance
Abstract: Landscape architecture is the outline of outside open areas, points of interest, and structures to accomplish natural, social-behavioral, or stylish results. When Fredrick Olmsted generated the field of landscape architecture in the late 1800's, he strongly stated that landscape added a significant conception of beauty. Consequently, Architects nowadays often engage elements of greenery in order to enhance the overall design that they've made. Also, latest landscape projects have included social …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Review on Methods of Classification and Delineation of Riparian Zones
Abstract: Riparian ecosystems are effective systems between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and show the conversional zone between two adjacent ecosystems with well-describe vegetation and soil characteristics. They are vital elements of watersheds, primarily due to their protection of surface and ground water quality from impacts related to human land use. The vegetated buffers are complicated ecosystems that gives food and habitat for individual plant and animal species, and are crucial to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–41 Read article
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A Study on the Characteristics of Livable Cities: A Concept of Future Cities
Abstract: There is need of massive growth for the sustainability of cities and the maintaining the quality of city life. Massive urbanization can usually focus to social instability; depress the capacity of cities to be economically successful and environmentally sustainable. For increasing the citizens’ well-being, a very new model of sustainability is required, including greater incentives to reduce consumption, save energy, and protect the environment. The concept of future cities should …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Canal Front Regeneration as Sustainable Approach: Bist Doab Canal
Abstract: People are drawn to water. Human interaction with water is prime feature that calls for canal front development. People have a strong desire to feel it, reach it; and thus it becomes very important that approach to water should be given, public space production along the canal shore should be primary purpose. The impact of public spaces on a canalfront can be seen in particular area’s development in economy, people’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Significance of Cultural Landscaping: How Tangible Cultural Aspects Defines Our Legacy
Abstract: The goal of the current paper is to express significance of cultural landscapes though the regional identity of a place. How these landscapes which are cultural in nature become the legacy for a particular community. Indian history is rich in such landscapes and with every successor the relationship of man with the landscape evolved. Moreover such cultural resources and wildlife therein are associated with various historical events exhibiting its cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Wastewater Treatment by Phytorid Method
Abstract: In present scenario, disposal of sewage is a major problem around the globe. One of the principal causes is the increase in the level of pollutants and the heterogeneity of sewage water. Various sources of sewage generation are residential societies, industrial areas, commercial zones etc. Each zone contains a specific composition of sewage. Instead of source segregation, we are still following the traditional way of mixing everything and sending it …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–50 Read article
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Effect of Groundnut Shell Ash Lime on Characteristics of Soil
Abstract: Soil is one of the foremost commonly encountered materials in engineering. However black cotton soils are excellent for agriculture purpose, they are not so good for laying durable roads and construction of buildings. Soil stabilization is additionally how to treat a soil to wish care of, alter or improve the performance of soil. A test examination is apportioned to ascertain the effect of Ground Nut Shell Ash mixed with Lime …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Ecological and Societal Advantages of Precast Concrete Technology
Abstract: Precast/prestressed concrete construction has been promoted over the past half-century on the premise of cost savings in materials and labour, increased product and craftsmanship quality, and construction speed. Contractors’ familiar with precast technology have typically relied on this style of building with great success for solely economic reasons. However, in recent years, pre - cast concrete industry has taken on a whole new meaning in terms of its social and …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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“Air Pollution Abatement by Planning in Delhi”
Abstract: Air pollution is leading to chronic diseases in human beings, it is impacting from inside as well as outside environments simultaneously. In Delhi, several action plans failed because of the diverse sources and scales of air pollution. The air pollution problem in Delhi is because of not successful plans, policies, and acts at different levels. The purpose of this paper is to understand different action plans and planning situations in …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Challenges of vertical landscaping in Building Envelope
Abstract: The vertical gardens not only increase the amount of green space in cities, but they also serve other purposes including improving air quality, reducing heat islands, isolating sound and heat, producing more energy, and enhancing human psychology. Vertical gardens are designed for the aesthetic purposes and avoiding the spread of applications due to factors like constant maintenance challenges, high expense, lack of understanding, and consciousness. The purpose of this study …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Planning and Management of Water for Green Building
Abstract: Green buildings are designed, constructed and operated to improve the betterment of their occupants and support a healthy community and natural environment, as compare to a conventional building. Green rating has been started in many countries for the building. In India, three agencies have their own rating system. Water conservation, Water quality and conservation, Water conservation measures are among one from thevarious criteria for rating of buildings. Though India has …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Exploring Non-Motorized Transportation for Indian Cities: A Sustainable System
Abstract: Abstract The existing modal share in Indian cities is in favor of non-motorized transport but there is a minimal infrastructure available to support non-motorized transportation. In most of the Indian cities, even in the megacities of India (population more than 8 million), 30% of the trips are made by non-motorized transportation, but the adverse climatic conditions, inappropriate infrastructure and facilities for non-motorized transportation and increasing accident risk to non-motorized users, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Social Implication of Housing Intervention on Spatial Fabric of Slums
Abstract: Housing for poor has always been a priority since independence and has gained momentum after the recent policies of government in last decade with its focus on improvement in quality of life of urban poor. It is perpetual for urban professionals to review whether the implications are leading towards the desired social development. The present paper focuses on understanding the relationship of social and spatial fabric of slums with the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–36 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
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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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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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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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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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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