Significance of Cultural Dimensions in Urban Planning Process for Sustainability of Pilgrimage Towns in India

2017 ◽  
pp. 132-155
Author(s):  
Varma Anurag ◽  
Shaleen Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Recent Policy

This chapter raises the significance of integration of cultural attributes in the urban planning process for sustainability of pilgrimage towns. It identifies the spatial connotations of cultural practices, processes and events to review synergies between culture and urban planning. Two Indian pilgrimage towns of Vrindavan and Haridwar with congruent cultural context but diverse urban setting have been examined. Eight significant diverse attributes of both case studies are discussed for examining linkages of cultural dimensions with urban planning, and sustainability of indigenous urbanism of Indian pilgrimage towns. Recent policy initiatives in India envision an increasing inclusion of cultural and heritage aspects in urban development, but are constrained by paucity of empirical spatial research on Indian pilgrimage towns.

Significance of Cultural Dimensions in Urban Planning Process for Sustainability of Pilgrimage Towns in India

2016 ◽  
pp. 327-350
Author(s):  
Anurag Varma ◽  
Shaleen Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Recent Policy

This chapter raises the significance of integration of cultural attributes in the urban planning process for sustainability of pilgrimage towns. It identifies the spatial connotations of cultural practices, processes and events to review synergies between culture and urban planning. Two Indian pilgrimage towns of Vrindavan and Haridwar with congruent cultural context but diverse urban setting have been examined. Eight significant diverse attributes of both case studies are discussed for examining linkages of cultural dimensions with urban planning, and sustainability of indigenous urbanism of Indian pilgrimage towns. Recent policy initiatives in India envision an increasing inclusion of cultural and heritage aspects in urban development, but are constrained by paucity of empirical spatial research on Indian pilgrimage towns.

SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANNING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE UNITED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

2018 ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Olha Dorosh ◽  
Iryna Kupriyanchik ◽  
Denys Melnyk
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Town Planning ◽  
Land Use Systems ◽  
The Law ◽  
Land Use Development

The land and town planning legislation concerning the planning of land use development within the united territorial communities (UTC) is considered. It is found that legislative norms need to be finalized. The necessity of updating the existing land management documentation developed prior to the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On Land Management" and changes in the structure of urban development in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On Regulation of Urban Development" was proved as they do not ensure the integrity of the planning process within the territories of these communities through their institutional incapacity (proved by the example of the Palan Unified Territorial Community of the Uman district of the Cherkasy region). The priority of land management and urban planning documents as the most influential tools in planning the development of land use systems in UTC is scientifically grounded and their interdependence established.

scholarly journals Book Review : Handbook of Research on E-Planning - ICTs for Urban Development and Monitoring

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Nunes Silva ◽  
Alias Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Planning Development ◽  
Current Practices

This edited book preserits 23 chapters with 454 pages of literatures and case studies on the use of information and communication technologies in urban planning, development and monitoring. With its nomenclature E-Planning, the book provides a comprehensive and in depth elaboration on the theory, concept, methods and tools of the current practices of E-Pl an ning worldwide. ft is a very useful text for students, professionals, academics and government officers interested in learning and understanding about how different forms of E-Planning research have been developed and used.

Mainstreaming Pandemic in Urban Planning: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-424
Author(s):  
Abha Agarwal ◽  
Kusum Lata
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
World Population ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The World

Cities, the main places where majority of the world population resides, are the centres of economic growth and innovation. Globally, the urban areas are facing public health emergency (Covid-19 pandemic), which has affected the economic and social lives of people and all the activities have come to a standstill. The issue of urban vulnerability has been brought up in context to pandemics and communities need to be prepared for it. The article focuses on the measures taken by the Indian government during the lockdown and about how successful were these measures in controlling the spread of the virus infection. The lacunae in the urban planning policies have been analysed with a focus on community participation in the decision-making to combat disasters. Examples of successful community participation in cities from India and abroad have been highlighted. Finally, policy initiatives have been identified by which the future epidemics can be handled in an organised manner, by making the urban planning process more citizen centric.

Professional lobbying in urban planning: depoliticisation or REpoliticisation?

2019 ◽  
pp. 141-156
Author(s):  
Aino Hirvola ◽  
Raine Mäntysalo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
General Terms

This chapter argues that professional lobbying is turning out to be an important factor in the de- and re-politicisation processes of urban development. It describes the phenomenon of professional lobbying in urban planning in general terms. The chapter then draws on public affairs studies, outlining the broad spectrum of tasks of the lobbyist and identifying certain strategies and tactics of lobbying. To question the technocratic logics of contemporary urban governance, the chapter asks what the professionalisation of lobbying means and how it affects the planning process and the related decision-making process. The focus is on the Finnish context and especially on Helsinki.

scholarly journals ŠIAULIŲ MIESTO CENTRINĖ DALIS AR URBANISTIKOS PAVELDO SAUGOTINOS TERITORIJOS?

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
Algis Vyšniūnas
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Urban Heritage ◽  
The Status

On 27 January 1969 the list of urban heritage in Lithuania was officially declared, and therefore 62 cities and towns, with the exception of S˘iauliai, were given the status of local Lithuanian urban values. In 1980 the revised list of Lithuanian urban heritage again disregarded S˘iauliai. But the analysis of the current situation, estimating demands of urban development, has demonstrated the existence of a very clear historic urban structure in Šiauliai, which can be regarded as a valuable urban heritage territory. A lot of scientific research projects, urban planning documents, architectural and urban competitions strengthened an urban heritage argument with facts. The ways of legitimating an urban heritage status are obvious. The potential of urban development in the central part of S˘iauliai is enormous, but a balance between urban de- veploment and urban heritage conservation and preservation is also very important. The paper applies scientific statistical data and information received from the urban concept of Šiauliai and the analysis of the current urban structure. The information of the paper can be applied for creating a recommendable indicator system and urban development principles during the detailed planning process in Šiauliai. Santrauka 1969 m. sausio 27 d. LSSR kultūros ministro ir LSSR Ministrų tarybos valstybinio statybos reikalų komiteto pirmininko įsakymu Nr. 37/16 paskelbtas Lietuvos urbanistinių paminklų sąrašas. Taigi 62 miestai ir miesteliai buvo paskelbti vietos reikšmės urbanistikos paminklais, bet paminklų sąraše nėra Šiaulių miesto. Nėra ir 1980 m. patikslintame Lietuvos urbanistinių paminklų sąraše. Iš atliktos esamos padėties analizės, įvertinus urbanistinės plėtros poreikį ir potencialą, paaiškėjo, kad Šiaulių mieste yra labai aiški istoriškai susiklosčiusi urbanistinė struktūra, kuri, tinkamai respektuota, gali būti traktuojama kaip urbanistinio paveldo teritorija. Taip pat atlikta mokslinių darbų, galimybių studijų, teritorijų planavimo dokumentų, konkursinių projektų ir pan. analizė ne tik tą patvirtino, bet ir parodė būdus, kaip tą padaryti. Šiaulių miesto centrinės dalies urbanistinės plėtros potencialas didelis, bet labai svarbus plėtros ir apsaugos balansas. Straipsnio pobūdis – taikomasis, nes sukurtas rekomendacijų blokas, kuris leidžia parengti rekomendacinių užstatymo principų ir rodiklių kompleksą, kuriuo remiantis galima būtų rengti Šiaulių miesto centrinės dalies detaliojo plano reglamentus.

scholarly journals The role of transitional uses, temporary interventions & "ephemerality" in post-industrial waterfront spaces: lessons for Toronto's port lands.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn J. Hickey
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Urban Planning And Development ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Time Gap ◽  
Post Industrial

Post-industrial waterfronts are often characterized by a time-gap or a moment of standstill between the collapse of a previous use and the transition to a new and future use. However, conventional planning processes often leave these areas in a curious limbo while they are being prepared or while their futures are being determined. Changing contemporary conditions demand that planners re-evaluate urban planning and development approaches. Transitional uses and temporary interventions must be recognized as legitimate and important aspects of the planning process especially in these ephemeral landscapes as they provide an outlet for innovative and adaptive practices. This paper discusses three case studies. The cities of Melbourne, Amsterdam and Hamburg implemented unique and adaptive projects along their waterfronts as mechanisms to catalyze redevelopment and foster social engagement during indeterminate times. This paper explores these projects and applies the strategies used in each to Toronto’s vacant and extensively underutilized Port Lands.

scholarly journals AN EVALUATION TO IDENTIFY THE BARRIERS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANS: FIVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN URBAN PLANNING IN IRAN

2014 ◽  
pp. 38-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki ◽  
Aldrin Abdullah ◽  
Azizi Bahauddin ◽  
Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Planning Approaches

The rapid urbanization in many developing countries has indicated several challenges in different aspects. This is due to inefficient urban planning approaches towards managing the development process. Similar to many other developing countries, Iran has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades. Although over the last few decades, urban planning processes have been applied to develop Iranian cities, urban planning has failed to tackle the challenges facing the cities. This paper seeks to identify the barriers that have prevented Iranian cities from achieving the goals of urban planning. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the current literature on the concept of urban planning and to assess the urban development plan process in Iranian cities. The required data were collected through a review of international theoretical studies, Iranian experimental research and governmental reports. The findings of this study reveal five major barriers to the feasibility of the urban planning process, including the urban plans context, structure of urban planning, related law and regulations, public participation, and financial resources.

scholarly journals Environmental approach to the formation of public spaces of the capital city on the spit of Vasilevskiy Island

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 04021
Author(s):  
Elena Molotkova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Capital City ◽  
City Center ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Successive Change

The paper develops the theses of D.O. Shvidkovsky, interpreting the evolution of the development of St. Petersburg as a successive change in a number of concepts of urban development. Using the example of the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, the main models are highlighted, their radical focus and the overall scale of implementation, characteristic of St. Petersburg, are emphasized. The fundamental discrepancy of the target settings of the urban planning process at three main stages of development of the historical city center is recorded. It is noted that modern urban planning policy does not take into account the damage caused to its landscapes in the 1840-1910s, when the openness and transparency of the ensemble of central squares were lost, and the Collegiate Square on the Spit was liquidated. The relevance of a return to a multifactorial environmental approach in the formation of urban open spaces today is emphasized.

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