Gupta, Neeraj
Fostering urban resilience in indian cities - Vol.19(2), Apr-June - New Delhi Institute of Town Planners 2022 - 12-21p.
This paper explores several urban development and policy initiatives taken up by the
government of India with respect to urban resilience and climate action. The focus is
on emerging definitions of urban resilience, extreme climatic events, organizational
structures, internal and external coordination efforts of various government and non-
government institutions. The case study review conducted for six cities in India, presents
a descriptive summary of how cities are structuring and coordinating resilience efforts.
Through the literature review of academic studies, urban development and policy
initiatives, a considerable research gap from theory and practice is identified. This
is inclusive of urban planning and design approach and engagement of stakeholders.
The key parameters are identified for the resilient-city planning and development
in the context of climate induced disasters/extreme climatic events. The paper also
discusses the need for capacity building initiatives at all levels so that cities can adapt
for climate resilience. Capacity building at individual and organizational level will
help urban local bodies to develop evidence-based action plans for climate and urban
resilience.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)
Fostering urban resilience in indian cities - Vol.19(2), Apr-June - New Delhi Institute of Town Planners 2022 - 12-21p.
This paper explores several urban development and policy initiatives taken up by the
government of India with respect to urban resilience and climate action. The focus is
on emerging definitions of urban resilience, extreme climatic events, organizational
structures, internal and external coordination efforts of various government and non-
government institutions. The case study review conducted for six cities in India, presents
a descriptive summary of how cities are structuring and coordinating resilience efforts.
Through the literature review of academic studies, urban development and policy
initiatives, a considerable research gap from theory and practice is identified. This
is inclusive of urban planning and design approach and engagement of stakeholders.
The key parameters are identified for the resilient-city planning and development
in the context of climate induced disasters/extreme climatic events. The paper also
discusses the need for capacity building initiatives at all levels so that cities can adapt
for climate resilience. Capacity building at individual and organizational level will
help urban local bodies to develop evidence-based action plans for climate and urban
resilience.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)