The absence of social planning in the structuring of urban areas has a very significant effect on the effectiveness and liveability of cities. Through the context of Chandigarh, this study examines the manner in which too ...

Urban walkability, defined as the ease and safety with which people can move through cities on foot, is a crucial element of sustainable and inclusive urban design. It shapes how people interact with their surroundings, ...

This study explores the application of circular economy principles in solid waste management for the first five wards of Bhopal, aiming to reduce waste generation, promote resource recovery, and create sustainable waste ...

Rivers globally are degrading due to pollution, climate change, and unsustainable practices, with anthropogenic stressors like industrial discharge and agricultural runoff dominating research. In India, the Ganges and its ...

Urban freight movement plays a critical role in the economy of cities, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. However, its impact on traffic flow, infrastructure, and overall urban mobility often goes unnoticed. ...

The rapid expansion of the gig economy, particularly within the e-commerce and logistics sectors, has introduced new challenges and opportunities for urban spatial planning in India. Exploring the spatial and infrastructural ...

India, known for its diverse religious traditions, has been a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians for centuries. Pilgrimage in India is deeply rooted in spiritual ...

Exploring sustainable risk reduction strategies for the low-income households in Mumbai since the delayed judicial orders on resettlement for decades have been causing a degradation of the existing locality and surroundings, ...

Green open spaces are essential for sustainable urban development, contributing to environmental, social, and economic well-being. They enhance environmental quality, promote health and safety, and foster social cohesion ...

The livelihood in an urban growth centre becomes an important point between a rural and an urban economy defining a developmental region. These growth centres emerge due to rapid urbanization which affords providing better ...