This book critically analyses the existing condition of cities in developing countries with special reference to planning and infrastructure networks in India. It provides an overview of the nature of opportunities presented by cities; major challenges that cities would face in future; and codifies the ways and means to transcend the challenges of contemporary urban growth and quality of urbanisation. It discusses key themes such as architecture of density; transformation of land use zones to development zones; development of railway infrastructure; planning and design guidelines for bus rapid transit; and urban water planning and universal access to housing; to create an enabling environment for deliberations and a better future for cities in the developing world. The book integrates insights from governance, planning and design, and highlights implications of spatial integration. It brings together current issues in Indian urbanisation, smart technologies used in building smart cities and high-rises, and urban and regional governance to explore forms of sustainable development planning that factor human needs. Accessible and topical, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of urban studies, urban and city planning, development studies, sociology, public policy and administration, political sociology, anthropology, architecture, geography, economics, as well as to professionals, planners, policymaker and NGOs.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032282992
Author Ashok Kumar
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd