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Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) which came into existence in 1951, with the efforts of small group of 15 dedicated town planners today has strength of over 9000+ corporate members (both Fellow and Associates). ITPI Vision: To promote dynamic, inclusive, and integrated town and country planning practice, education, research, and institutional mechanism for vibrant, sustainable, and resilient spatio-economic development of towns, cities, and regions Major Objectives • To advance the study of spatial planning including Regional, Urban, Transport, Housing, Infrastructure and Environment Planning as well as allied subjects as an overreaching planning institute. • To promote planned, integrated, dynamic inclusive and resilient development of urban and rural areas. • To promote and safeguard professional interests of those engaged in town and country planning practice and education. • To promote spatial planning education, research, and increased capacity building related to urban and regional planning. In the current council (2023-2024), we have Shri N.K. Patel as President, Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava as Vice President and Shri V.P. Kulshresta as Secretary General. #itpi #townplanners #spatialplanning #itpihq

Delving into the heart of urban resilience, my post-graduation dissertation scrutinizes the response of Indian smart cities, with a focused lens on Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam, to the ever-growing challenges of climate change and disasters. Through meticulous research methodology, including extensive literature reviews, data analysis, and targeted comparative studies, I aim to unravel the intricate web of factors shaping their resilience capacities. By developing a comprehensive Resilience Index framework tailored to cyclonic disasters, I shed light on these cities' readiness and ability to recover from such catastrophic events, particularly pertinent given the vulnerability of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to cyclones. My work not only evaluates the strengths and limitations of their current strategies but also outlines pathways for future improvement. At its core, this dissertation isn't just about academic exploration—it's about driving real-world change. By offering actionable insights and recommendations, I seek to arm policymakers and urban planners with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of sustainable urban development in the face of climate uncertainty. Together, let's build smarter, safer, and more resilient cities for tomorrow. #SmartCities #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #ResearchMethodology

I (fortunately) stumbled upon a book in the very initial years of my career in the urban development domain titled ‘In Service of the Republic’ by Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah. As an architect, understanding that one of the major cores of urban planning and development are actually economics, governance and public policy, was a revelation. My love for cities and its people was not only strengthened as I began de-coding public policy but also made me realize, how the masses are affected by smallest of tweaks in the systems. I am thrilled to receive my certificate of The Art and Science of Economic Policy by Indian Institute for Human Settlements. I am excited to leverage these skills to drive impactful results and contribute to the success of the future in the urban sector. This one is again, for the love of cities and its people. #urbanplanning #urbandevelopment #urbangovernance #publicpolicy #economicpolicy #cityplanning

The new issue (Vol. 16, Issue 5) of #JournalURP is out now. Read more here:https://lnkd.in/e84riz-K #eura #europeanurbanresearchassociation #urp #urbanresearchandpractice

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗱 Alain Bertaud is an urbanist and one of the foremost thinkers on urban planning in the world. Since 2012, he is a senior research scholar at the New York University. Bertaud previously held the position of principal urban planner at the World Bank. He is the author of “Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities” published by MIT Press. His work focuses primarily on the interaction between urban forms, real estate markets, and regulations. This two-day interactive masterclass led by Alain Bertaud will explain how applying the theories of urban economics to urban planning can greatly improve cities’ productivity and the welfare of urban citizens. This Master Class is being organized as one of the first initiatives by CEPT University as the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, a status recently conferred by the MoHUA, GoI. This advanced program is designed for Senior Professionals (Urban Planners / Urban Development Professionals / Urban Managers/ Academicians / Officials from Urban Administration / Economists). Don't miss out on this opportunity! Limited Seats. Register your interest by 15th January 2024 at cpp.cept.ac.in 🏙️🎓📐 CEPT University | CEPT Research and Development Foundation | Alain Bertaud | Bimal Patel | Barjor Mehta | Shivanand Swamy | Srivathsan Aravamuthan | Mona Iyer | Avanish Pendharkar . . . #CEPTProfessionalPrograms #CEPTUniversity #builtenvironment #shortcourses #professionaldevelopment #university #continuingeducation #urbandevelopment #urbanplanning #architecture #urbanmanagement #urbandesign #certificatecourses #urbaneconomics

PRC intends to build conditions and infrastructures so that a fairer, better system emerges out of the existing one. Apart from conducting action-oriented research and community-level interventions, the PRC publishes resource material on the politics of resource appropriation. PRC is also working towards republishing a series of forgotten/less-known texts of relevance to contemporary movements. PRCFIndia is an interesting compilation of thoughts derived from studies on urban water pictures in India. Different experts, deriving facts and figures from many different sources, have their say here. For anyone living in urban spaces, it's worth reading. https://lnkd.in/gWuJjcg5

Published my first paper in EPW's Review of Urban Affairs. Comments and responses are welcome. DM/Comment if you need the PDF. https://lnkd.in/dU-smip6

UPDATE - Due to unavoidable circumstances the lecture has been rescheduled. We will update the date soon. KRVIA Postgraduate Program - Special lecture by Sameer Unhale, Joint Commissioner, Department of Municipal Administration on 27th June at 2 pm AV1. He will talk about Municipal Finance in India where he will discuss urban finances and service management. sameer UNhale Dr. Binti Singh #krvia #krviamasters #postgraduatestudies #postgraduate #SpecialLecture #urbandevelopment #citymanagement #PublicAdministration #ExpertTalk #education #urbanplanning

The MoU between the Institution of Valuers and the Institute of Town Planners, India aims to enhance both professions and will highlight the importance of Valuation in town planning. Institute of Town Planners, India | Vinay K Goel | Sunil Agarwal | Tanuj Kumar Bhatnagar | #MOU #IOV #ITPI #Valuationmatters #memorandumofunderstanding #Valuation #ValuationProfession #Institute #growth #Updates #Institutionofvaluers #India

The Central Place Theory, with its many critiques, has found great influence in urban planning. Though it is a normative theory, its normative hierarchy, especially in planning administrative centres, guides urban planning and the establishment of graded settlements in the form of cities, towns, etc. In India, there are six levels in terms of administration, namely the national capital followed by state capitals, district headquarters, tehsil towns, block development centres and gram panchayat centres. The K-7 principle of the Central Place Theory guides such planning. It works on the assumption that two higher-order centres are located 2.65 times the distance between the next lower-order centres. Lower-level settlements are arranged in such a manner that they are under control of the highest order settlement. Such planning helps achieve administrative ease. Hexagonal arrangement of settlements is prescribed to avoid overlapping of borders among lower-level settlements. Normativity in the theory has not gone without critique. Other factors like differentiated terrain, overlapping borders and cultures, already populated zones, among others raise serious questions that the theory fails to adequately address. The critique brings out the fundamental reasons for uneven development. Let us know in the comments what you think of the Central Place Theory and how urban planning can be made more efficient. #TSLL #PolicyInsights #PolicyAnalysis #PublicPolicy #Impact #ImpactMatters #Development #Space #Geography #Planning #Society #Poverty #Access #Equity #CentralPlaceTheory #K7 #UrbanPlanning #Urban