2021-09-09 02:30
What is a City Government?
City government, commonly known as Urban Local Body, Municipality or Nagar Nigam is composed of various actors who occupy various roles in the government and under… Read More
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The Urban, Regional, and Rural planning knowledge base useful for professionals and students of planning course. Website provide information on various topics, theories, schemes and concepts of Urban Planning. It also provides various definitions and standards adopted by different departments, sample assignments on various topics related to urban and regional planning for reference of students. Apart from this website provides links of various useful government departmental websites and list of Urban Planning colleges.
2021-09-05 02:30
Levels of Planning
Planning is carried out at various levels beginning from a small local area to as large as the world planning. It is an integral part of human progress and area developmen… Read More
2021-09-03 04:30
Introduction
After a disaster, it is important for city residents, local government, businesses and non-governmental organizations to resume normal activities and to participate in reconstru… Read More
2021-09-01 04:30
The pink city is following the steps of Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata in developing a rapid transit system within the city. It aims to provide safe and green urban transportation… Read More
2021-09-01 00:30
The appeal of gold has lured many miners to go and explore some of the most remote corners of planet Earth to try their luck and find a nugget or two of the elusive metal. Given that an ounc… Read More
2021-08-30 04:30
The 3D walk-through and flythrough are ideal to give your client an accurate sense of animation length and timing. This is a significant part of the process and requires your client’s… Read More
2021-08-29 04:30
Introduction
While the nations are competing to improve their economies, monsoon nights have become nightmare for the communities drowning in flood. Many nations are suffering from periodica… Read More
2021-08-28 04:30
Planning has proved to be a profession of utmost importance ever since human beings started settling. Its history can be traced back to ancient times even when the activity was not recognise… Read More
2021-08-27 04:30
Introduction
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) aims at providing a pucca house, with basic amenities, to all houseless households and those households living in kutcha and dilapidated… Read More
2021-08-26 04:30
Urban Planning, also known as city planning, town planning, regional planning or rural planning, is the process of developing and designing urban areas using the art of giving shape, design… Read More
2021-08-25 04:30
Qualitative research is a form of social investigation that primarily focuses on the different types of the way people make sense of their knowledge in the world they live in. It also involv… Read More
2021-08-24 04:30
In physical and anthropological sciences or other distinct fields, quantitative research is methodical experimental research of noticeable events via analytical, numerical, or comp… Read More
2021-08-23 11:31
Planning largely deals with the “top view” of the city which can be satellite image, Google street view or even blank street sketches! Some of the cities have distinguished spati… Read More
2021-08-22 04:30
Each year we should strive to make a better effort in preserving our planet! Plus, going green is much simpler than you could ever imagine. An environmentally friendly lifestyle can not only… Read More
2021-08-19 14:24
Speech (or audio) to text apps are becoming increasingly popular and commonplace. Not only is their quality skyrocketing, but they’re being used for just about everything nowadays.
In… Read More
2021-08-17 10:28
Introduction
In the field of Planning, each student is required to undertake a research project (thesis) as per his/ her interest subjects relevant to the field in the final semester. It bas… Read More
2021-08-16 07:26
A system is made up of subsystems that work together to achieve certain goals. The objectives are realized in the outputs of the system. Information systems accept data as input and process… Read More
2021-08-13 18:49
A lot of us would love to launch own startup businesses. However, there’s one major factor that stops us: money. Often, we wonder from where would we get the money to invest on funding… Read More
2021-08-13 15:36
Money and time are the two most important things for running a business, no matter if it is a small setup or a big one. People of the firm can work on different aspects for better results wh… Read More
2021-08-06 02:30
Introduction
Urban flooding has been quite a disastrous phenomenon in Indian cities. The growth of concrete surfaces all over the world is very much evident to us. It is especially in urban… Read More
2021-08-05 10:17
It’s hard to encourage people to buy from your retail store, especially now with the growing competition and more demanding customers. In 2019, the retail market generated over 25 tril… Read More
2021-08-05 04:16
Waste management is a growing economic, social, and political concern in urban areas. Because the concentrations of people, industry, and urban structures enhance both waste creation and the… Read More
2021-07-26 09:10
In simple words, there are a plethora of ways you can easily market your ecommerce business without making use of social media. However, if you put faith in the power of this advanced market… Read More
2021-07-26 07:25
Megarender is a leading company that offers updated rendering services for small to big companies and freelancers. To promote you are business, the only option is to render with an existing… Read More
2021-07-23 07:51
Introduction
Migration is defined as the process of movement from one place to another in search of better opportunities. These opportunities are broad in number. The method of migration is… Read More
2021-07-20 17:12
Source
Designing your home is a lot of work.
You ride this emotional roller coaster all the time where there are equal parts excitement and nervousness at the same time. More so, once inves… Read More
2021-07-16 16:50
For years, people have been growing and maintaining lawns on their properties. Lawns provide fresh air and maintain the temperature as well. Meanwhile, the lawn needs a lot of care in return… Read More
2021-07-16 16:34
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The internet is a rich place of information, knowledge, and content that can really help students out given that they know where to look. The… Read More
2021-07-16 16:33
The technological revolution has changed our lives. We work, date, buy, and study while using the Internet. Sometimes, a professor does not explain the material well. Other times, a student… Read More
2021-07-09 02:43
Natural gas is a mixture of multiple gasses naturally present in the atmosphere. This gas is also referred to as methane, as it is the largest component of natural gas.
Today, we have vario… Read More
2021-07-06 17:04
Introduction:
“A model is defined as a set of variables classified as endogenous and exogenous, cause-effect relationships among these variables and the consistency of these relations… Read More
2021-07-03 04:30
Most people these days are shopping for electronic products. Fast-growing technology has increased electronic equipment. Statista report shows that unit sales for the intelligent device have… Read More
2021-06-30 01:30
What is a Diamond Lane?
Diamond lanes are reserved lanes for carpools, vanpools, buses, motorcycles, or any vehicle carrying two or more people. Commonly they are also known as High-oc… Read More
2021-06-29 16:57
A Canadian ZIP code or postal code comprises a six-character alphanumeric code which is a key component of a mailing address. The postal code system in Canada is regulated by Canada Post, th… Read More
2021-06-29 10:19
Source
There is no doubt that teamwork lies at the heart of every successful product.
Be it a software or industrial good, if your team members fail to perform their duties, your product de… Read More
2021-06-28 08:21
Introduction
The tribal communities form an indispensable part of the Indian community. The tribals have been impacted consistently with the rapid development of society both economically an… Read More
2021-06-27 10:11
During ancient times, cycling was advocated as a cheaper and more practical mode of transportation over a horse or bullock cart. After the first world war, cycles were present on every stree… Read More
2021-06-25 02:30
The 21st century is blooming with technology. It is connecting the physical and digital worlds. Also, the current development in Artificial intelligence is opening up ways for different poss… Read More
2021-06-24 16:31
Some lanes are not just a way where people commute, they add a character to the city. Our country has an ample amount of heritage, culture, diversity and so do our lanes! Here we have picked… Read More
2021-06-24 16:15
Community activists hold global participative festival Rethink Re:Place aimed at catalysing conversations around the opportunities of tactical urbanism for cities post-COVID-19. With input f… Read More
2021-06-23 07:13
Importance and need of urban planning are realised when the city and its people face challenges. This is where the role of Urban Planners come into play as they have the knowledge and skill… Read More
2021-06-22 18:17
Aerospace engineers need to design a giant cabin that carries hundreds and takes off into the air. This isn’t all, though. A lot more goes into it. They also carry sophisticated electr… Read More
2021-06-22 18:12
A dam downstream disaster can cause significant damages to infrastructures and even the population. That’s why a dam monitoring program is highly recommended to ensure safety for succe… Read More
2021-06-21 02:30
We have seen many science fiction movies that had given a glimpse of what our future city can shape into. Well, Saudia Arabia might provide us with a real experience of a dystopian city soon… Read More
2021-06-20 16:28
What is a Supersonic Transport?
A Supersonic transport (SST) or a supersonic aircraft is a civilian supersonic aircraft which is designed to transport passengers at speed greater than the sp… Read More
2021-06-18 10:30
We all have listened to the universal to-do list – work hard, save money, buy a house, have kids, invest money and plan retirement. Ironically, the most important thing, “live,&r&hell…Read More
2021-06-17 13:45
Urbanization
Urban is characterized as cities or urban areas formulated on aspects such as conglomeration or population size, expansion of institutions, and augmented environment. These are… Read More
2021-06-15 04:30
In the 21st century, travel doesn’t mean sunny beaches or cold mountains anymore. It is evolving with different forms that are intriguing and adventurous at the same time, like Dark to… Read More
2021-06-10 04:30
The following Infographic has been prepared based on “my” experience during the Bachelor of Planning tenure in School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. The concepts and ideas… Read More
2021-06-08 05:11
According to UN department of Economic and Social affairs (2018) By 2050 India is projected to add 416 million urban dwellers to the world’s urban population and will be home to about… Read More
2021-06-07 06:17
It’s not happening in every large city, but some of the most densely populated places are seeing a decrease in vehicle accidents and traffic congestion within central urban areas. How… Read More
2021-06-06 09:28
San Jose, California (USA), June 2, 2021: FlytBase is incredibly excited to partner with Omniflow, an internet of things (IoT) company that manufactures smart multifunctional infrastructure… Read More
2021-06-06 09:25
Motorisation and declining walking share
था जब तू झोटा सा बच्चा, ऊँग… Read More
2021-06-05 07:14
More than 50 percent of hiring managers or recruiters will check the candidate’s online presence before inviting them for an interview. The lack of online presence will show that they… Read More
2021-06-03 12:02
Planning largely deals with the “top view” of the city which can be satellite image, Google street view or even blank street sketches! Some of the cities have distinguished spati… Read More
2021-06-03 12:02
Planning largely deals with the “top view” of the city which can be satellite image, Google street view or even blank street sketches! Some of the cities have distinguished spati… Read More
2021-06-03 12:01
You might be well aware about the historic landmarks and fabric of your cities. Take this challenge to check your knowledge and learn about the cities from around the world.
Welcome t… Read More
2021-06-03 12:01
You might be well aware about the historic landmarks and fabric of your cities. Take this challenge to check your knowledge and learn about the cities from around the world.
Welcome t… Read More
2021-06-03 11:37
Cities are marvelous creation of humans on the planet and with the ever increasing urbanization they provide home to about 50% of the world population.
Some of the cities are famous for thei… Read More
2021-06-03 11:37
Cities are marvelous creation of humans on the planet and with the ever increasing urbanization they provide home to about 50% of the world population.
Some of the cities are famous for thei… Read More
2021-06-03 11:36
Urban planners are known to build cities. More efficiency & better livability is what all cities try to achieve. So here we bring you some mix of easy & hard question about Planners… Read More
2021-06-03 11:36
Urban planners are known to build cities. More efficiency & better livability is what all cities try to achieve. So here we bring you some mix of easy & hard question about Planners… Read More
2021-06-03 11:28
Historical Landmarks give a unique identification to the city. You might be familiar and must have visited the famous historical landmarks in your country. But, can you recognize them from a… Read More
2021-06-03 11:28
Historical Landmarks give a unique identification to the city. You might be familiar and must have visited the famous historical landmarks in your country. But, can you recognize them from a… Read More
2021-06-03 11:27
You might be familiar with some of the famous books related to Planning and their Authors, apart from the ones which were covered during your college years. Now, its time to take the quiz an… Read More
2021-06-03 11:22
Environment plays an important role in healthy living and the existence of life on planet earth. It is our duty to be aware and take care of the environment. So how much are you aware about… Read More
2021-06-03 11:18
Talking about sustainability is not enough. Just “Talking” is what most people do and some don’t even realise the true meaning of the term. Whereas there are large number o… Read More
2021-06-03 09:47
Have you ever enjoyed watching the beautiful skyline of your city? Can you identify cities from different parts of the world by looking at their skyline images?
Welcome to the City Sk… Read More
2021-06-03 07:22
Transit routes gives shape to a city. These are responsible for the modification in city form. Land prices, property value, rent, all of these get a new value with the introduction of a tran… Read More
2021-05-29 13:21
As a homeowner in Charleston, protecting your home – and everyone in it – is naturally a priority. Many of us spend a fortune on devices and systems to protect the home such as i… Read More
2021-05-24 13:30
What is dark tourism?
Dark Tourism, in simpler terms, means ‘atmospheric tourism,’ where people can see the beauty in the sadness of a place. It is also known as grief tourism. T… Read More
2021-05-23 08:30
Cities! Most of us probably never get out of them. We start our day and end in the very city we live in. Some try to escape them but just for a small time which is usually for “Leisure… Read More
2021-05-22 04:30
Introduction
In most developing country cities, basic infrastructure and services are already stretched beyond capacity. This means that economic growth is being stunted, quality of life is… Read More
2021-05-19 04:30
Introduction
Associations are made up of people who share similar interests, challenges and opportunities. Members of association have a purpose in common which they try to unitedly achieve… Read More
2021-05-17 04:30
Physical Planning is concerned with the design, growth and management of the physical environment in accordance with pre-determined and agreed policies, whereby balanced social and economic… Read More
2021-05-16 11:46
History and Growth
By the time Britishers left India in 1947, the network of Indian Railways was 40,500 miles for first line main track length and 57,000 miles in total track length (Thorne… Read More
2021-05-11 13:00
Introduction
While the proportion of urban population living in slums worldwide declined, the absolute number of people living in slums or informal settlements grew to over 1 billion with 80… Read More
2021-05-11 04:30
The environmental quality of urban areas has a dramatic effect on the health status of all urban residents. No one can escape the effects of poor air and water quality, inadequate sanitation… Read More
2021-05-09 04:30
Developing cities face the dual challenge of exploding populations and scarce resources. They will absorb just under 2 billion new residents by the year 2030. Given rapid population growth a… Read More
2021-05-08 08:22
Google search engine is used by a large number of people almost every day for a wide variety of reasons ranging from research to entertainment, online shopping and much more. But there&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-05-08 08:02
Abstract
The collaboration between health of the city’s residents and the study of physical planning faded after 1900s. While both the fields together tackled various outbreaks in the… Read More
2021-05-06 10:35
There are multiple ways of approaching a problem and finding solution, and at times the best solution is finding a middle way out. Trying to understand the requirement of market and tr… Read More
2021-05-05 13:20
When you have foundation damage and problems at your home, it can cause all manner of additional issues. In addition, it can cost a lot of money to put these problems right once the damage b… Read More
2021-05-05 10:47
If you’re starting your house flipping journey, you already know what it is, but for the sake of anyone who just happened across this article, let’s dig a little deeper into the… Read More
2021-05-02 17:30
Learning through an online way can seem daunting, especially if students are looking for exposure to thoughts and ideologies from their peers and professors. But this course is putting its b… Read More
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2021-04-28 16:49
Bachelor of Planning
Bachelor of Planning is a course which is not well known largely among the people. While on one hand students struggle to know about what this course offers, others are… Read More
2021-04-28 15:39
There are more than one billion users on the Instagram platform. The social media outlet has become a robust sales equipment in the year 2020. If you are thinking of taking your brand to ano… Read More
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2021-04-28 11:48
Master of Planning
If the Planning subject interests you and you wish to get specialized in this field, then Master of Planning is the perfect call for you. School of Planning and Architectu… Read More
2021-04-28 09:00
COVID-19 has left major eye-opening impacts on the society, which have been felt most largely on densely populated urban areas. While in the beginning, public spaces such as streets, parks… Read More
2021-04-26 07:10
When you walk on a busy street, with wide range of smell and noise grades, you probably are walking through an Indian market street. Vegetable vendors whooping to sell their produce before i… Read More
2021-04-24 11:30
Covid-19 was not a pleasant surprise for all people around the world in 2020. It snatched away lives, happiness, money, and, most importantly, the freedom that everyone took for granted. Sin… Read More
2021-04-23 13:21
When most people talk about buying a home, they’re talking about a home that was built years or even decades ago. However, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of moving into a… Read More
2021-04-20 17:30
Classification of Towns in India
Classification of towns can be done on a number of basis and different countries and organizations use different classification of towns. It can be on basis… Read More
2021-04-20 08:53
Digital marketing is an important part of bringing in new customers, especially since many can be found online. However, when many people think of the word marketing, they think of large adv… Read More
2021-04-19 14:38
What value (monetary) does a Urban Planner hold?
Hello fellow planners, welcome to the world of planning where we all belong and strive to earn the recognition we long deserve and to the end… Read More
2021-04-18 07:00
What are Smart Cities in India?
The concept of Smart City is a relatively new idea which has been fast gathering momentum and is becoming the theme of many development plans and seminar… Read More
2021-04-18 06:30
Introduction
Proper management of solid waste is critical to the health and well-being of urban residents. In most developing cities, several tons of garbage are left uncollected on the stre… Read More
2021-04-17 17:16
Technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning aren’t just some mere concepts in a random science fiction film. These define the reality of today’s world. You… Read More
2021-04-13 07:30
Introduction
People in developing countries are four times more likely to die in a natural disaster, as people in the developed world. The cities of the developing world that seek economic o… Read More
2021-04-11 18:16
Open-source software is a software application that is released without any copyright restrictions. This indicates the developer/s who created more than happy for other people to utili… Read More
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