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Book Description Condition: New. pp. x + 254 Figures, Illus., Maps. Seller Inventory # 7633294
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. First. ISBN:9788131600948. Seller Inventory # 1968461
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgement. Introduction. 1. A brief history of city building. 2. Development of modern urban planning. 3. The general plan preparation. 4. The planning agency organization and structure. 5. Plan implementation. 6. Budgeting and finance. 7. Planning law legal basis of planning. 8. India's housing crisis. 9. The future of urbanization in India. 10. An evaluation of Guwahati master plan a sad story of missed opportunities. 11. Urban renewal and infrastructure improvement. 12. Solutions to drainage problems in Guwahati. 13. Managing floods with conservation of flood water in lakes and wetlands. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. Urban Planning in India is a comprehensive guide for understanding urban planning and making intelligent planning decisions. Past solutions and pitfalls present methods and issues and future solutions to planning concepts are explained. A wealth of practical information such as law agency structure budgeting and financing and implementation is included. The causes of and solutions to India's current and impending urban challenges such as the housing crisis traffic congestion drainage and flood management are also explored. Public participation is extremely important in creating a beautiful and functional city. The concept of planning implementation mechanisms and financing options have changed tremendously in the last thirty years. This book is meant to inform and inspire citizens legislators administrators technocrats and planners to shape cities for the benefit and enjoyment of all. 254 pp. Seller Inventory # 63842