{"product_id":"inclusive-planning-and-social-infrastructure","title":"Inclusive Planning and Social Infrastructure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : A. K. Jain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Bookwell Publications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 30 January 2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 317 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9380574037\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9380574035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInclusive Planning and Social Infrastructure\u003c\/b\u003e is a critical resource for urban planners, architects, and policymakers navigating the challenges of 21st-century urbanization. A.K. Jain addresses the stark reality of \"divided cities\" and proposes a framework for urban development that ensures no citizen is left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe book focuses on several core pillars of equitable growth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Infrastructure:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the planning and spatial requirements for essential services like healthcare, education, community centers, and sports facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInclusivity \u0026amp; Equity:\u003c\/b\u003e Strategies for integrating the \"informal city\"—slums and squatter settlements—into the formal urban fabric, ensuring access to land and basic amenities for the urban poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSustainable Urbanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Aligning urban growth with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on environmental resilience and social cohesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGovernance and Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e An analysis of Indian urban policies (like the Master Plans and Housing for All) and how they can be reformed to be more participatory and pro-poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIt is particularly valuable for its \"people-centric\" approach, arguing that a city's success should be measured by the quality of life of its most vulnerable residents rather than just its skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA.K. Jain\u003c\/b\u003e is one of India's most respected urban planners and the former Commissioner (Planning) of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). With decades of experience in shaping the physical and social landscape of India’s capital, he brings a unique \"insider\" perspective to the complexities of land use and municipal administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHe has been a key figure in the preparation of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eMaster Plan for Delhi\u003c\/b\u003e and has served as a consultant to several international organizations, including the UN-Habitat. A prolific writer, Jain has authored over 30 books on town planning, housing, and heritage. His work is characterized by a commitment to \"smart\" growth that remains deeply rooted in social justice and environmental sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookwell Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51443929219370,"sku":"VASY-9380574037","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/34081210-1776657737303.jpg?v=1776665432","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/inclusive-planning-and-social-infrastructure","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}