The Paradox of Urbanization
Urbanization is, predominantly, perceived as the engine for economic growth in the current wave of development. Urban centers are believed to be …
Emergence of Urban Areas as Spaces for Opportunities
Urbanization as an economic process, classical view of urbanization characterizes an urban place as an economic parasite thriving on the …
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A Classic Example of Splintering Urbanism from Lima in Peru
Introduction In Lima, infrastructure began to be developed and expanded majorly after the poor people started to occupy land and …
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The Migrant Worker in India’s Urbanization Trajectory
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody” -Jane …
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Vote Bank Politics, Lobbying and Favoritism: Discrepancies of Slum Formation and Existence
The Andhra Pradesh Slum Act, 1956 is the first and popularly the last (slum) progressive legislation made by the state …
Tactical Urbanism and its Implication
Tactical Urbanism is a case-based approach to address urban problems through participatory design. Knowing what, is needed and wanted, and responding …
