Author: Kamal Raj Arora
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Thesis no. HS-81-26
Year: 1981
Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)
Type: Thesis (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1987
Examination Committee: Yoshiyuki Osakaya (Chairperson); Hans Detlef Kammeier (Co-Chairperson); Raymon W. Archer, Karl E. Weber, (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: The study looks into the issues of urban design in the context of Delhi, as reflected in the case study area of the central business district. The study traces out uncertainties and confusion regarding the role of urban design in Delhi. The study then, points out the origin of these problems, which was traced to lack of explicit policies and procedures as well as the absence of evaluative criteria. In response to t h ese problems the study suggests the conceptual framework of an urban design program as a possible solution. The conceptual program is based upon the use of statistical techniques for rational decision making as well upon as using the traditional wisdom in city building. The study, further, demonstrates the use of such a system on the urban design issues pertaining to the study area and then outlines the principles for organizing urban design in the case study area. The study recommends further development of the conceptual framework into the urban design program, and a decision support system.
Scholarship Donor(s): Government of Japan
Note: A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
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