Author: Jain A K
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: National Book Organisation
Year: 1990
Volume: of a Metropolis o 8
Pages: 283
ISBN: 81-85135-47-9
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development/ Urban Planning
Keyword: Urban Policy, Urban Policies, Town Planning, Housing policy
Classification: 307.76
Shelf: C1R4
Accession No: B982
Contents: Foreword, Preface, The Making of Ideas and Thoughts, Urban Policy in National Context, Housing in Urban India, National Capital Region: Contradictions and Perspectives, Delhi: A Journey through Legend, A Jewel of the Raj: The Building of New Delhi, Planning and Growth of Delhi, Papankala: The Sub-City of Tomorrow, Some Lessons from the Master Plan, Land Resource in Urban Development, Conservation and Development of Yamuna, Restructuring Delhi for Employment Potential, Planning the Old City of Delhi, Informal Settlements in Delhi, Rural Habitations in the Metropolis, Shelter Policy: Building Brick by Brick, Shelter for the Homeless, Housing Development Techniques, Community and Social Interaction, An Innovative Concept for Housing, Housing for the Metropolitan Slum Dwellers, Tenements for Landless Families, Development Controls for Housing, Roles and Resources in Settlement Planning, Town Planning in India: An Introspection, Index
Abstract: The book explores Delhi’s urban development, emphasizing its complex history shaped by political, social, historical, and economic forces. As India’s capital, Delhi faces significant challenges in urban planning, which could either lead to a degraded future or an opportunity for transformation into a great metropolis. The work traces Delhi’s historical evolution, offering a nostalgic look at its past glory as a major city of the Orient, and highlights key urban issues, such as environmental conservation, informal settlements, and housing policies. The essays address critical areas such as upgrading the core city, the importance of ecological conservation, and the development of housing policies, providing a fresh perspective on these concerns. The book not only assesses the current urban crisis but also offers solutions, exploring potential pathways for addressing real-life urban issues. A major focus is the Papankala Project, a sub-city being planned in Delhi, and the book critically reviews town planning practices in India. This publication serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals in town planning and urban development, particularly those working in the Third World, offering both analysis and practical solutions for improving urban environments.