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Papers-Published dateTuesday, February 2, 2016 - 05:00
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Journal articlesURBAN PLANNING Governance Infrastructure WATER ACCESS
Water and conflict in Bombay Hotel, Ahmedabad : urban planning, governance and infrastructural violence
The causes, conditions and consequences of poor water access in Bombay Hotel locality, a predominantly Muslim informal settlement located in Ahmedabad’s southern periphery, are studied through the lens of urban violence and conflict.
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Urban crime prevention and community social cohesion: the case of urban Ghana
The research is part of a broader study – ”Exploring Crime and Poverty Nexus in Urban Ghana.” The focus of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is eliminating features of neighborhoods and housing design that may increase crime –
Published date2015 -
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Towards an inclusive and safe Delhi : policy brief
Reduction of crime in general, and the safety of women and children in particular should remain a priority in social policy and governance.
Published date2016 -
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Bombay Hotel : gender insecurity and violence against women
This study looks at gender insecurity and violence against women focusing on two poor localities in Ahmedabad: Bombay Hotel, an informal commercial subdivision; and public housing sites at Vatwa on the city's periphery used for resettling slum dwe
Published date2016 -
Journal articlesURBANIZATION DEVELOPING COUNTRIES URBAN PLANNING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IDRC
World Urban Forum, June 19-23, 2006, Vancouver, 30 years after Habitat 1 : a new vision of cities and a worldwide coalition for action
More than 10,000 delegates from over 100 countries showed up in this city of 2.2 million
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Journal articlesWaste management URBANIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH URBAN PLANNING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
World-urbanism : representatives of more than 100 countries adopt a new vision for the future of cities
Under the slogan, "Our Future: Sustainable Cities - Turning Ideas into Action", the forum involved six dialogues, 13 roundtables, and more than 160 networking sessions among partners.
Published dateMonday, January 2, 2006 - 05:00