Urban Planning and Design in Post Liberalization Era - India

The School of City and Regional Planning are hosting a seminar:

Tuesday 29th January 2008 starts at 5pm
Cardiff University, School of City and Regional Planning, Glamorgan Building, Room 1.67

Urban Planning and Design in Post Liberalization Era - India

Professor Utpal Sharma
Dean, School of Planning and Public Policy, CEPT University, India

The presentation will dwell on the following two cases ...

Post Liberalization the Indian Economy has been growing at an average rate of 8% per annum. New
businessmen, trade production, manufacturing and knowledge centres are shifting to India, thus
putting great demands on the availability of real estate in metros and other tire II and III cities.
The government policies have also liberalized to allow FDI and setting up of SEZ at attractive
terms.

In this context, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) was designed as an alternate CBD at Mumbia, covering
land area of 1.66 Ha. The project was initiated by the government to develop a strategic and
environmentally sensitive area to support 120,000 jobs. Currently many major financial institutions
and Multi National Companies (MNC) have their offices at BKC.

On the other hand old cities like Jaipur are being revitalized to respond to the changing economy
and tourist pressure. Jaipur being a part of the golden triangle tourist circuit attracts 40% of
the tourists who come to india. Jaipur is also known for being the old planned city having wide
roads, city squares and public spaces. Over the years the city has deteriorated due to lack of
services and physical infrastructure. Residences have moved out and residential areas have been
converted to warehouses and small scale production units. Under the JNNURM it is proposed to
revitalise the city so that it retains its original character.

The presentation starts at 5pm in Room 1.67 of the Glamorgan Building.
All are welcome.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards ... Margaret








Mrs Margaret Roberts
Cardiff University
School of City and Regional Planning
Glamorgan Building (Room 2.59)
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff CF10 3WA
Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4882
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4845
E: RobertsM3@cardiff.ac.uk