From poverty, inequality to smart city : proceedings of the National Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2015 / Edited by Fumihiko Seta...[et.al]

National Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2015 held at IIT Roorkee from 10-12 April.

Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Editors; Part I: Poverty, Inequality and Urban Infrastructure; Chapter 1: Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Paradigm to Smart Cities; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Definition; 1.3 Urbanization and Municipal Solid Waste; 1.4 Management of Municipal Solid Waste; 1.5 Introduction of Study Area; 1.5.1 Jaipur and Its Population Growth; 1.6 Existing Status of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Jaipur City; 1.6.1 Waste Segregation; 1.6.2 Waste Storage and Collection; 1.6.3 Waste Transportation; 1.6.4 Disposal of Waste. 1.7 Results and Findings of the Major Problems Related to MSWM1.8 Discussions; 1.9 Conclusions; Bibliography; Chapter 2: Urban Poverty: Trends, Assessment, and Inclusive Planning as a Solution; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Global Poverty Trends; 2.3 Indian Trend; 2.4 Causes of Urban Poverty; 2.5 Characteristics of Urban Poor; 2.6 Programs and Schemes for Urban Poverty Alleviation; 2.7 Strategies for Urban Poverty Reduction; 2.8 Inclusive Planning; 2.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Influence of Changing Real Estate Scenarios on Affordable Housing in India; 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Phases of Residential Real Estate3.2.1 Scenario A: Before Crisis; 3.2.2 Scenario B: During Crisis; 3.2.3 Scenario C: After Crisis (Present and Future); 3.2.3.1 Growth in Market Size and Potentials; 3.3 Driving and Limiting Factors; 3.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Market Situation of Unauthorized Colonies in East Delhi: A Case Study of Guru Ram Dass Nagar; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Guru Ram Dass Nagar; 4.2.1 Facts About the Study Area; 4.2.2 Existing Layout of the Study Area; 4.2.3 Plot Sizes and Building Heights; 4.2.4 Street Section: Then and Now; 4.2.5 Violation of Norms. 4.3 Real Estate Scenario in the Colony4.3.1 Finance Availability in the Colony; 4.3.2 Builder Floors; 4.3.3 Collaboration Deal and Sale Prices; 4.3.4 Rental Values; 4.3.5 Security Deposit System; 4.3.6 New Owners in Unauthorized Colonies; 4.4 Conclusion; References; Part II: Smart City and Sustainable Urbanisation; Chapter 5: Smart Concepts for Integrated Rurban Development of Historical Towns in India: Case of Panipat, Haryana; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Rurban Development; 5.3 Smart Cities; 5.4 Smart Villages; 5.5 Smart Communities. 5.6 Role of Seventy-Third and Seventy-Fourth Indian Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 for the Development of Smart Communities5.7 Concept of Merging and Diminishing Rural and Urban Boundaries; 5.8 Case Study Town: Panipat, Haryana; 5.8.1 Panipat; 5.8.2 Geographical; 5.8.3 Climate; 5.8.4 Population; 5.8.5 Economics; 5.8.6 Historical Importance of Panipat; 5.9 Smart Concepts for Urban and Rural Development in Panipat; 5.9.1 Smart Concepts to Improve Physical Infrastructure: Urban and Rural Panipat: Following are few Smart technologies to manage infrastructure issues

This book is a comprehensive document visualizing the future of built environment from a multidisciplinary dimension, with special emphasis on the Indian scenario. The multidisciplinary focus would be helpful for the readers to cross-refer and understand others' perspectives. The text also includes case studies substantiating theoretical research. This method of composition helps the book to maintain rational balance among theory, research and its contextual application. The book comprises selected papers from the National Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. The chapters provide varied viewpoints on the core issues of urbanization and planning, especially in the economically diverse Indian market. This compilation would be of interest to students, researchers, professionals and policy makers