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3 articles for “Walkable Infrastructure”
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Walkability Concerns in Built Environment of NOIDA City
Abstract: Walkability has remained a cause of concern since the dawn of civilization. Its importance has risen in the present times in the vehicle dominant urban environs. Rapid urbanization and unprecedented growth of private vehicles have kept the planners focusing on constructions of roads without giving much regard to pedestrian facilities. NOIDA has come up as an industrial and economic opportunities node in 1972 resulting into immense migration and urban sprawl. …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Rethinking Urban Design: Architectural Approaches to Walkability and Sprawl
Abstract: As cities stretch their concrete fingers across the landscape, architecture stands as both the problem and the solution. Like a master chess player, thoughtful architecture can reshape urban spaces, transforming car-centric sprawl into pedestrian-friendly havens. By crafting inviting streetscapes and mixed-use developments, architects weave a tapestry of walkable neighborhoods that pulse with life and connection. Streetscapes designed with wide sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, green spaces, and appropriate lighting further enhance the …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Vertical Villages: Redefining Urban Living for a Sustainable Future
Abstract: As urbanization accelerates, cities face growing challenges in balancing population growth with sustainable resource use. Traditional horizontal sprawl is increasingly unsustainable, causing habitat loss, inefficient land use, and higher carbon emissions from long commutes and overstressed infrastructure. Addressing these issues, vertical villages offer an innovative, sustainable alternative for dense urban environments. Vertical villages are multi-story, integrated communities that combine residential, commercial, and communal spaces within compact areas. By optimizing land …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–17 Read article