The intensifying issue of noise pollution demands significant attention within the discourse of environmental challenges faced by contemporary urban centres. As cities expand in size, driven by population growth, exponential ...
In the context of India, villages represent the essence of the nation. As per the 2011
census, rural areas constitute 68.84% of the population, while the urban population
comprises only 31.16%. Out of the 6,40,867 villages ...
Public spaces are the heart of a city, shaping its liveliness and sense of
community. Ideally, they should be fair and accessible, offering safe and
welcoming areas for everyone to relax and connect. But in many ...
Urbanization is rapidly increasing, particularly in developing countries. As cities expand, they often encroach upon natural areas like forests to construct roads and infrastructure. Studies indicate that by 2030, approximately ...
This research investigates the correlation between spatial accessibility and the performance of Delhi's retail property market. By analyzing human movement patterns, the study uses spatial configuration analysis to explore ...
Transport poverty refers to the inability of individuals or households to access transportation due to various factors related to transport infrastructure, settlement characteristics, and demographic factors. Informal ...
This study investigates the interplay between walkability and retail success in the urban landscape of Kozhikode City, India. The urban environment plays a crucial role in shaping economic vitality and social cohesion, ...
Urban stress, a consequence of various city scale, socio-economic, and individual factors, significantly impacts the mental health of urban residents. This study aims to mitigate urban stress by enhancing walkability, a ...
It is well known that easy & timely availability of emergency series can save a lot of
lives, especially in case of emergencies. The state of emergency services. In this
study, let’s look at the number of operational ...
This thesis delves into the critical relationship between integrated cycling and pedestrian infrastructure and ridership on the Nagpur Metro, a landmark public transport development in the city. The research meticulously ...
Urban waterfronts have constantly fascinated cities worldwide, offering both economic potential and opportunities for transformation. In recent decades, waterfront development has emerged as a major strategy for urban ...
River dams play a pivotal role in providing essential services such as irrigation, power generation, and flood control. The Narmada River, originating from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, sustains numerous districts and ...
In the Republic of India, there is a glaring difference in the steps of development between rural and urban areas. Ninety percent of India's poor people live in rural areas, where the poverty rate is much greater at 21.2 ...
Urbanization has become a defining feature of contemporary societies, reshaping the landscapes of cities and impacting the lives of millions worldwide. As urban areas grapple with the challenges of rapid population growth ...
As cities and towns rapidly develop, increasing population and urbanization lead to more stress on the urban infrastructure. This densification of outer areas presents a complex sanitation challenge. The core or old city ...
River ecosystems have, since the advent of human civilization, served as key areas for human settlements, production, and infrastructure. With ever-increasing intensification of land use coupled with other radical changes ...
In the bustling and ever-expanding metropolises of our world, the act of commuting
has become a complex and integral part of daily life. The need to travel from one
location to another, is a fundamental aspect of modern ...
Climate change-induced weather disasters have witnessed a fivefold surge in the
past 50 years, resulting in significant human and economic losses globally (WMO,
2021). Mumbai, with its low elevation and rapid urbanization, ...
India is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions due to its large
population and growing economy. According to the Global Carbon Atlas, as of the
latest available data (2020), India ranked third in the ...
The transformation of streets from pedestrian-centric spaces to car-dominated has fundamentally altered the urban landscape, with far-reaching consequences for liveability, equity, and sustainability. While traffic engineers ...