Developing a framework for understanding vulnerability of public spaces to urban processes: Case of historic cities in Rajasthan
By: Srivastava, U., Hajela, A. and Dewan, A
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BookPublisher: Nagarlok: Quarterly Journal of Urban Affairs Description: 56(1), Mar, 2024: p.57-85.
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Nagarlok: Quarterly Journal of Urban AffairsSummary: Public spaces in historic cities with heir district spatial quality and humane character provide a sense of place, belongings and boding howsoever, urban process have transformed inner core arras in historic cities and impacted public spaces. Increased demand for housing, commerce and infrastructure has triggered urban processes that have exposed public spaces to transformation phenomena, acting as threats to their integrity. Unique experience and quality of life that these public spaces support is rapidly getting lost leading to a stressful living environment. This research has developed a novel approach for studying public spaces using the lens of vulnerability. Literature review and in-situ-field study in four historic cities in Rajasthan helped identify variables of insensitive changes in public spaces. Statistical tools combined with local community assessment helped establish public space vulnerability indicators and a framework for assessment of public space vulnerability to urban process. – Reproduced
Public spaces in historic cities with heir district spatial quality and humane character provide a sense of place, belongings and boding howsoever, urban process have transformed inner core arras in historic cities and impacted public spaces. Increased demand for housing, commerce and infrastructure has triggered urban processes that have exposed public spaces to transformation phenomena, acting as threats to their integrity. Unique experience and quality of life that these public spaces support is rapidly getting lost leading to a stressful living environment. This research has developed a novel approach for studying public spaces using the lens of vulnerability. Literature review and in-situ-field study in four historic cities in Rajasthan helped identify variables of insensitive changes in public spaces. Statistical tools combined with local community assessment helped establish public space vulnerability indicators and a framework for assessment of public space vulnerability to urban process. – Reproduced


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