School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

About: School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi is a education organization based out in New Delhi, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Smart city. The organization has 278 authors who have published 347 publications receiving 1665 citations.

International Collaborative Research “Smart Economy in Smart Cities” and Conclusions of Cities Case Studies

Abstract: This chapter has two parts. In the first part, the organizational details of the international research project “Smart Economy in Smart Cities” are presented. In consultation with the team leaders of the city study, their general conclusions of the study are presented.

Smart Metropolitan Regional Development: Economic and Spatial Design Strategy for Kozhikode Metropolitan Region

Abstract: Historically, Kozhikode was a port city and a global trading hub connecting Europe and South Asia. The subsequent political and social fabric prevalent during the post—independence period resulted in the city losing its erstwhile economic significance. Industrial and economic activity is now limited to few medium and small scale industries that are neither a major source of revenue nor employment. Economic decline, high growth of unemployment and increasing migration rates has made it important to reconsider economic strategies to transform Kozhikode. For the purpose of this study, the Kozhikode Metropolitan Region has been delineated to ensure that the area is unified by economic activities, labour markets and firms within a single administrative boundary. In this chapter we aim to study the existing economic and spatial structure of the place and propose economic and spatial strategies that can be adapted to revive the economy for a delineated metropolitan region within the district. The economic and subsequent spatial strategies for the region have been formulated based on the principles of the Third Industrial Revolution and Zero Marginal Cost Society, proposed by Jeremy Rifkin all within the framework of the sharing economy system. The fundamental principle of trust—which is the basis of sharing economy—has been integrated to further integrate the community of the metropolitan region for the implementation of the various strategies. In line with this, faith based models, which were practiced by the various communities in Kozhikode since centuries for community and social development, have also been explored for the benefit of the community.

Can Smart City Be an Inclusive City?—Spatial Targeting (ST) and Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)

Abstract: Smart City is often considered as an all inclusive city integrating various aspects of Quality of Life of the people. However, unless it is planned and managed through Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) some of its socio-economic and spatial issues can be left behind in the development process. Through a case study of Hubli-Dharwad City in Karnataka, this paper shows how the poverty hot spots are left behind though many innovative programmes are carried out in the city. It points out the need to introduce SDI in Indian Cities as an essential part of Smart City building process.

Urban Ecosystems: Preservation and Management of Urban Water Bodies

Abstract: The sensitivity of our fore fathers towards the environment and its resources never made us feel the agony of water scarcity. They understood the value of water and tapped it through artificial water sources, which became sources of survival even when our cities were not located near any natural water body. However, as the cities developed and grew into larger metropolises, land value grew and land invariably became an asset. The first casualties of such widespread evelopment were the urban water bodies that got converted into cesspools of urban sewage, mosquito-breeding areas and slowly degraded. Incessant land filling of these water bodies, which once were pristine waters sustaining life gave more land to build upon. The following paper studies and elaborates the methodology adopted by the development agencies to restore and conserve these urban wetlands and water bodies under the technical guidance of experts from national / international organizations.Three case studies from the city of Hyderabad, India are discussed with a focus on understanding the present status of lakes and physical condition of their surroundings, strategies for fund mobilization, types of local involvement and community participation, ways of continuous monitoring and maintenance, etc. thereby creating a self-sustainable and integrated management plan.

Selection of Charging Technology for Electric Bus Fleets in Intra-city Public Transport in India

Abstract: Successful roll-out of an electric bus fleet for public transport in a city hinges on careful planning of charging infrastructure. The paper deals with selection of appropriate charging technology (EVSE) for electric bus fleets for intra-city public transport in Indian cities. The paper presents a review of the key features of the bus transport network in Tier-I and Tier-II cities in India and attempts to develop a model set of e-bus specifications for intra-city operations. It is followed by an examination of the charging technologies currently available in the market. The charging technologies are studied in detail to determine the best charging options for electric buses. The study highlights the importance of maintaining the service level after electrification by selecting electric bus of suitable capacity. The study finds that an intra city public bus fleet can be charged at depots during fleet operating hours and overnight. The study reveals that en-route charging of buses is not necessary in the case of intra-city bus operation in view of the average route-length. The investigation infers that out of the charging options, charging by DC plug-in, DC pantograph or AC plug-in is suitable to charge an e-bus fleet at a depot post completion of trips.