Humanising urban development in India: call for a more comprehensive approach to social sustainability in the urban policy and design context

Hemani, Shruti; Das, Amarendra Kumar

doi:10.1080/19463138.2015.1074580

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“…In the Indian context, social sustainability is deeply intertwined with the country's rapid urbanization and economic development. India faces a unique set of challenges in its pursuit of social sustainability, particularly within its urban landscapes [50,51]. Indian cities are experiencing unprecedented growth and grappling with issues such as inadequate housing, escalating social inequalities, and limited access to essential services like healthcare and education.…”

Section: The Case For Urban Social Sustainability In the Global Southmentioning

confidence: 99%

People–Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

Salama,

Patil,

Elsemellawy

et al. 2024

Buildings

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In the dynamic interplay between people and their physical environments, the Global South stands as a mosaic undergoing a multitude of transformative influences in architecture and urbanism, within which examining social sustainability becomes imperative. While the prevailing attention remains on environmental and economic sustainability, this study addresses a persistent gap in the urban literature by focusing on the dynamic and manifold nature of social sustainability. Positioning itself within the context of sustainable development, the study links the pursuit of social aspects of sustainability with selected unique urban contexts from the Global South. Five cases, including Alexandria (Egypt), Tripoli (Libya), Basra (Iraq), Lilongwe (Malawi), and Accra (Ghana), are discussed through multi-layered investigations which involve attitude surveys, interviews, focus groups, participatory systematic observations, and behavioral mapping, engaging directly with inhabitants and stakeholders. Uncovering people–place narratives in the identified contexts, the cases are developed into five knowledge typologies that serve as practical tools for planning and design decision-making, policy formulation, and academic discourse. Discussions are conceived to demonstrate the transformative role people–place narratives play in fostering a more sustainable and equitable urban future. Conclusions are drawn to offer practical insights for stakeholders involved in various capacities in shaping the urban landscape of the Global South.

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Section: The Case For Urban Social Sustainability In the Global Southmentioning

confidence: 99%

People–Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

Salama,

Patil,

Elsemellawy

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…In the Indian context, social sustainability is deeply intertwined with the country's rapid urbanization and economic development. India faces a unique set of challenges in its pursuit of social sustainability, particularly within its urban landscapes [43,44]. Indian cities are experiencing unprecedented growth and grappling with issues such as inadequate housing, escalating social inequalities, and limited access to essential services like healthcare and education.…”

Section: The Case For Urban Social Sustainability In the Global Southmentioning

confidence: 99%

People-Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

Salama,

Patil,

Elsemellawy

et al. 2024

Preprint

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In the dynamic interplay between people and their physical environments, the Global South stands as a mosaic undergoing a multitude of transformative influences in architecture and urbanism where examining social sustainability becomes imperative. While prevailing attention remains on environmental and economic sustainability, this study addresses a persistent gap in the urban literature by focusing on the dynamic and manifold nature of social sustainability. Positioning itself within the context of sustainable development, the study links the pursuit of social aspects of sustainability with selected unique urban contexts from the Global South. Five cases that include Alexandria (Egypt), Tripoli (Libya), Basra (Iraq), Lilongwe (Malawi), and Accra (Ghana) are discussed through multi-layered investigations that involve attitude surveys, interviews, focus groups, participatory systematic observations, and behavioral mapping, engaging directly with inhabitants and stakeholders. Uncovering people-place narratives in the identified contexts, the cases are developed into five knowledge typologies that serve as practical tools for planning and design decision-making, policy formulation, and academic discourse. Discussions are conceived to demonstrate the transformative role people-place narratives play in fostering a more sustainable and equitable urban future. Conclusions are drawn to offer practical insights for stakeholders involved in various capacities in shaping the urban landscape of the Global South.

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“…Since 1990, sustainable development has been associated with 'sustainable cities' or 'sustainable urban development' (Hemani & Das, 2016). Thereby, socially sustainable urban development has gained growing attention in the world.…”

Section: Social Sustainability Conceptmentioning

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Measuring Social Sustainability for Socially Sustainable Urban Development: A Preliminary Study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Razia,

Binti Abu Bakar Ah

2023

JDBE

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Social sustainability in socially sustainable urban development is an escalating global concern to ensure the well-being of urban society. Uncontrolled and rapid urbanization has transformed Dhaka into one of the world's largest megacities, leading to severe social problems. Therefore, it influences the city's social sustainability. Due to the lack of attention to social sustainability, especially in cities of developing countries, this study aims to measure the current status of social sustainability in Dhaka city for socially sustainable urban development. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted among residents of Dhaka. Results revealed that Dhaka city residents have low satisfaction levels regarding social sustainability conditions. They are not getting adequate facilities related to social sustainability for socially sustainable urban development. The results provide empirical evidence of the current status of social sustainability to policymakers, urban planners, and implementing agencies in Dhaka city that can assist in formulating appropriate socially sustainable planning, policy formulation, and practical implementation. The study might also help researchers in developing countries expand their thinking about other cities encountering similar problems.

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Humanising urban development in India: call for a more comprehensive approach to social sustainability in the urban policy and design context

Cited by 17 publications

References 39 publications

People–Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

People–Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

People-Place Narratives as Knowledge Typologies for Social Sustainability: Cases from Urban Contexts in the Global South

Measuring Social Sustainability for Socially Sustainable Urban Development: A Preliminary Study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

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