Ayodhya, being one of the most sacred places is known as the legendary capital of Rama; and nowadays one of the most important places of pilgrimage in India with special reference to its sacred cultural landscapes. ...

India's urban environment is known for its vibrant continuity and interconnectedness of people and places. As a result, the spatial systems of old Indian cities are often the product of the city's cultural traits. But ...

Chennai is a city with various water sources like rivers, lakes/ reservoirs, and tanks. Yet the city experiences floods and drought alternating every year. One major reason for the issue is the rapid urbanization in ...

Many Indian cities have older and historic inner-city areas that are considered city cores and have significant historical and cultural value. These city cores are not only valuable historical assets, but also a national ...

Studentification describes as process in which high numbers of students migrate to established residential neighbourhoods displacing ‘settled’ residents. This initiates distinct spatial, economic, cultural, and social ...

Since the beginning of civilizations, we have been sharing our human experiences, goals, ideas and sentiments with our next generations through the legacies of art and practices. In its simplest sense, it is the ...

Trends in growth of cities towards the periphery with economic, real estate and many other influencing opportunities has created a demand for infill development of existing urban fabric and changes in spatial structures ...

With the ever-growing fast-paced modernization, the towns with historical importance have sustained urban transformation eventually leading to crumbling of the historical structures ultimately resulting into loss of identity. ...