Author: Singh Dr Binti
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Copal Publishing Group
Year: 2018
Pages: 190
ISBN: 978-93-83419-685
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Urban Transformation, Urban Growth, Urban Futures, Historical Context, Urbanism, Social and Cultural Changes
Shelf: C1R5
Accession No: B1136
Contents: Preface Foreword Acknowledgements 1-Introduction 2-Emerging Out of the Shadows 3-Cultural and Heritage Branding in Contemporary Lucknow 4-Forgotten Place: Tolas, Gullies, Kothis of Lucknow 5-Place, Culture and the Urban Experience 6-Citizens Cultural Activism and Place Making in Contemporary Lucknow 7-Conclusion Endorsements Index
Abstract: This book examines Lucknow’s rich cultural heritage and evolving urban identity. It highlights the city’s journey from historical obscurity to becoming a focal point of cultural branding and heritage preservation. The study explores neglected residential areas—Tolas, Gullies, and Kothis—that reveal forgotten local narratives. It investigates how place, culture, and urban development intersect, emphasizing the balance between heritage and modernization. Central to the discussion is citizen-led cultural activism, which fosters community engagement and urban place-making. Offering interdisciplinary insights, the book reveals how culture and activism shape Lucknow’s contemporary identity and urban branding.