Book: Making Delhi A Better Place Delhi a product of a long historic evolution is threatened with disintegration by the invasion of millions of motor vehicles. here, the book lays emphasis on protection of Delhi's historic and cultural resources to enhance its livability and distinctiveness. Unlimited use of cars is inocmpatible with human-oriented livable city. The author sees that Delhi can only be made to function efficiently and provide a decent environment for living, is by giving a new dynamic role to mass transportation system that is environment friendly.
About Author :
Boniface Fernandes studies Architecture and City Planning at the University of California, at Berkely, United States of America.
Fromer Chief Planner, Governemtn of India, Mr. Fernandes was Urban and Regional Planning expert with the United Nations Technical Assistance Programme in Saudi Arabia. His long Urban Planning career of over forty years has made his a well experienced professional in Urban Development.
Contents :
Preface
Introduction
Delhi in Evolution
The Urban Explosion
This is Your City-Delhi
Planning Initiative
Regional Approach to Urban Development
Reinventing Urban Governance
Voice of the People
Creating a Vision for the Future
Epilogue
Master Plan of Delhi, 2021
Bibliography
Index
Details of Book: Making Delhi A Better Place Book: Making Delhi A Better Place
Author: B.g. Fernandes
ISBN: 8178354551
ISBN-13: 9788178354552
, 978-8178354552
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: 2006
Publisher: Gyan Books
Number of Pages: 260
Language: English