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Benefits associated with higher density and its potential contribution to urban sustainability. 15 •In developed countries, the higher densities seem to be strongly associated with lower levels of total travel and with increased use of transport modes other than the […]

Green Economy was one of the two key themes of the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in June 2012. ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) set out to translate this internationally formulated theme to the local government and city level. […]

1 Vertical integration of plans and policies A review of the national and state level policies dealing with urban and transportation development would help provide a context for planning. 2. Horizontal integration of plans and policies: It is also important […]

The Pimpri–Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), PCMC has set up an Urban Transport Fund (UTF) to fund the proposed BRT scheme. The UTF has been structured as a sustainable long-term urban transport infrastructure financing mechanism. On one hand, the UTF captures […]

Cities in India have been the “engine of economic growth.” But realizing future economic growth hinges on whether or not Indian cities can be made more efficient, livable, inclusive, and competitive. 12 To achieve this, •it is essential to strengthen […]

The overarching objective to be achieved through this policy is to: Provide and promote a supportive environment for earning livelihoods to the Street vendors, as well as ensure absence of congestion and maintenance of hygiene in public spaces and streets. […]

A approach that has been used by many cities to reduce gentrification and protect the rights of the most vulnerable population around the regeneration site is inclusionary zoning (IZ). IZ is a means of using the planning system to create […]

• Making cities informative with use of modern Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools and making cities secure with modern surveillance and security apparatus like Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) etc. • Increase accessibility i.e. physical access (roads as well […]

Planning, development and implementation of heritage sensitive infrastructure. • Service delivery and infrastructure provisioning in the core areas of historic city. • Preserve and revitalize heritage wherein tourists can connect directly with city’s unique character. • Develop and document a […]

•National Environmental Policy (NEP) 2006 •National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) 2006 •National Urban Housing & Habitat Policy (NUHHP) 2007 •National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP) 2008 •National Policy for Urban Street Vendors (NPUSV) 2009 •National Water Policy (NWP) 2012 •National Policy […]