Abstract:
A uniform characteristic of post-independence urban expansion is the singular lack of the inherent vibrancy of traditional Indian towns, derived from a highly integrated structure. In this maze of architectural and urban complexity, we have lost sight of what should be foremost among the regulators: "the fulfillment of human aspirations and purpose in our surroundings."
Older and historic cities with unique image and identity as well as with a considerable urban and architectural value exist in various parts of the world. Today's cities are in a serious degraded edifice of uncontrolled noise, air and water pollution, inconvenience, discomfort, congestion, traffic dangers, visual assaults and lack of any sense of order. The traditional Indian towns or colonial settlements have now been inundated by waves of migration, unchecked urban growth and incoherent built form.....
