CityScape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research

Author: Wilson Ron and Renner Robert Publisher: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Place: USA Category: Urbanisation Keyword: Cityscape, Community Development, Urban Studies Abstract: Guest Editor’s Introduction Reinventing Highrise Housing in Singapore Land Takings in the Private Interest: Comparisons of Urban Land Development Controversies in the United States, China, and Vietnam Enabling the Voluntary […]

Model The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill, 2009

Author: Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Publisher: Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Place: New Delhi Category: Bombay/ Mumbai Keyword: Street Vendor, Livelihood Abstract: Chap I: Preliminary Chap II: Scheme for Street Vending Chap III: Town Vending Committee Chap IV: Registration of Street Vendors Chap V: Duties of Lacal Authority Chap VI: […]

National Policy on Urban Street Vendors, 2009

Author: Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Publisher: Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Place: New Delhi Category: Bombay/ Mumbai Keyword: Urban Street Vendor, Livelihood, National Policy Abstract: 1- Rationale 2- Definitions 3- Objectives 4- Key Elements of Policy 5- Eviction, Relocation and Confiscation 6- Promotional Measures 7- Action Plans for Stakeholders 8- […]

Social Housing in Sao Paulo: Challenges and new Management Tools

Author: The Cities Alliance Publisher: The Cities Alliance Place: Washington DC Category: Housing Keyword: Housing Policy, Sustainable Development, Socail Housing, Sao Paulo Abstract: Foreword Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction Chap 1: Challenges Facing Housing Policy in the City of São Paulo Chap 2: Partnership between the Municipality of São Paulo and the Cities Alliance Chap 3: […]

Maritime History Society Mumbai: Select Ancient Ports- Site Location, Trade and Hinterland, 08 & 09 october 2009

Author: Maritime History Society Publisher: Maritime History Society Place: Mumbai Keyword: Maritime History Society Abstract: Seminar Programme- 08 Oct 2009 Inaugural Session: Welcome Address Inaugural Address Keynote Address Tea Break First Session: Chairman and Moderator Surkotda- A Port of Indus Valley Civilization Historical anf Geomorphological Evolution of Korkai Port in Tamil Nadu Seminar Programme- 09 […]

Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust Annual Report 2008-2009

Author: Sir Ratan Tata Trust Publisher: Sir Ratan Tata Trust Place: Mumbai Category: Bombay/ Mumbai Keyword: Rural Livelihood, Education, Health, Civil Society Abstract: Sir Ratan Tata Trust: Board of Trustees Secretary & Chief Accountant Programmes Manager Statutory Auditors Internal Auditors Solicitors Our Bankers Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust: Board of Trustees Statutory Auditors Solicitors Our Bankers

Urbanisation and Growth: Commission on Growth and Development

Author: ed. Spence Michael, ed. Annez Patricia Clarke, ed. Buckley Robert M Publisher: The World Bank Place: Washingtone DC Category: Urbanisation Keyword: Urban Growth, Urbanisation, Urban Productivity Abstract: Preface Workshop Participants Chapter Summaries About the Editors and Contributors Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1- Urbanization and Growth: Setting the Context 2- Rethinking Economic Growth in a Globalizing World: […]

Footfalls: Obstacle Course to Livable Cities

Author: Roy chowdhury Anumita Publisher: Centre for Science and Enviroment Place: Delhi Category: Pedestrian Keyword: Footfalls, Walkability, Pedestrian Infrastructure, Crosswalk Safety, Pedestrian Perception, Urban Mobility, Walking Conditions, Pedestrian-friendly Cities Abstract: Why this Study? 1- Footfalls 2- Who walks in Indian cities? 3- Victim of neglect 4- Anger in cities 5- How walkable are our cities? […]