Nov 30, 2011

Fueling Smart Growth through intelligent Urban Planning

By - Anoop Jha

Principals and tools of Smart Growth

Integration
        Integrated Infrastructure and services
        Regional integration
        Integration of different strata of society
        Contextual development
        Integrated governance and single window clearance
Slum Integration


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Urban growth 



Decentralization
        Decentralized responsibilities for better function
Decentralized risk allocation
Downstream benefits

Modular Planning
       Replicable and Expandable planning 
       modules
        Modular architecture
        Modular construction

Intelligent Management System
        Intelligent Building Management System (IBMS)
Construction Management System
Advanced Transport and Traffic Management System
Intelligent Transport
Parking and Tunnel Management System
Flood Management System
Disaster Management System
Resource Management

Automation
        Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
        Automated Waste Collection and Treatment

Safety
        Intelligent Urban Surveillance
        Fire and Life Safety
        Post Disaster Recovery Masterplan
Centralized helpline

Green Development
        Renewable energy
        Alternative energy
        Smart grid
        Solar passive architecture

Education
        Optimum utilization of resources
        Better Health and sanitation
Better livelihood opportunities
Exposure to new plans, policies and technology

Public Policy and Governance
        Updating old policies
Participatory planning
        Inclusive planning
Roadmap of future development

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