Urban Futures

Resource Conservation and Image of the City

Utpal Sharma, R. Parthasarathy, Aparna

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Routledge India
22 August 2025

City & town planning - architectural aspects; Development studies; Urban communities; Management of land & natural resources; Urban & municipal planning

This book explores the built environment through aspects of spatial planning, ecology, infrastructure, and urban identity. By presenting case studies from both developed and developing nations, the chapters reveal the interconnectedness of urban spaces with socio-economic and cultural dynamics, in addition to ecology and the environment.

Urban areas and cities are key players in boosting economic development and enhancing social welfare. Nonetheless, the swift pace of urbanisation presents intricate challenges and obstacles in creating inclusive, sustainable, and resilient living spaces that are modern and capable of accommodating the growing needs of urban populations. This book probes various issues, interventions, and designs from diverse cities, diving into the specifics of sector-related concerns and new insights pertaining to land use planning and its implications, urban design frameworks, green and blue infrastructure, informal settlements, sustainability through resource conservation, transportation modelling, waste management, and ultimately, the image of the city.

This book will be advantageous and appealing to students and researchers involved in the built environment, urban planning and design, heritage and vernacular identity, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and urban studies. It will also attract the attention of professionals and policymakers associated with these fields who are engaged in shaping urban futures.

Edited by: Utpal Sharma, R. Parthasarathy, Aparna
Imprint: Routledge India
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9781032835112
ISBN 10: 1032835117
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 22 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Utpal Sharma is the founding Director and Professor at the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India. R. Parthasarathy is a Visiting Professor at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, India. Aparna is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India.