Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank
Year: 2014
Pages: 178
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Devleopment
Keyword: City Development, Cutural Heritage, Urban Renewal
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B1226
Contents: About this book Why Heritage-based City Development? Social Values Economic Values Environmental Values The Opportunity The Challenges The Program The Approach Results to Date Varanasi: Demonstration Project Ajmer: Demonstration Project Pushkar: Demonstration Project Hydrabad: Demonstration Project Next Steps Acknowledgements Program Team Images Bibliography (Abbreviated)
Abstract: The *Inclusive Heritage-based City Development Program in India* explores integrating heritage preservation with urban growth to create sustainable, equitable, and culturally vibrant cities. It highlights the social, economic, and environmental values of heritage in urban planning, using Varanasi, Ajmer, Pushkar, and Hyderabad as case studies. These cities demonstrate how heritage can drive community engagement, economic development, and environmental sustainability. The book outlines the progress made, identifies challenges, and provides a roadmap for implementing heritage-based strategies in other Indian cities, offering practical frameworks, analysis, and visual examples for fostering inclusive and sustainable urban development.