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SYLLABUS

FOR

M.TECH. (URBAN PLANNING)(SEMESTER: I - IV)

(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

Examinations: 2015-16

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester System)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SCHEME

Semester - ICreditsCourse

No.CourseCode

Title of the Course L T PTotal

Credits

SPL 501 C Planning History and Theory* 2 1 0 3SPL 502 C Planning Techniques * 2 1 0 3SPL 503 C Housing* 2 1 0 3SPL 504 C Transportation Planning* 2 1 0 3SPL 505 C Planning for Utilities and Services* 2 1 0 3SPU 506 C CADD & Geographic Informatics* 2 0 2 3SPU 507 C Study of City-Region* 2 0 6 5

TOTAL 23

Semester - IICreditsCourse

No.CourseCode

Title of the Course L T PTotalCredi

tsSPL 551 C Planning Legislation* 2 1 0 3SPL 552 C Urban Heritage and Conservation 2 1 0 3SPL 553 C Urban Development Policy 2 1 0 3SPL 554 C Urban Governance 2 1 0 3SPL 555 E Landscape Planning (Elective) 2 1 0 3SPL 556 E Urban Transport Systems (Elective) 2 1 0 3SPL 557 E Planning Information System* (Elective) 2 1 0 3SPU 558 C Comprehensive Development Plan of City* 1 0 4 3SPU 559 C Site Development Plan 2 0 6 5Course No. to beadded after thestudent opts for aparticular course

Student may opt for an ID Course for credits basedon undergraduate/ Post Graduate course from anydepartment of the University having minimum threecredits

Credits to be added afterthe student opts for aparticular course

TOTAL 26

SPE 604 C Internship (6 weeks) (to be conducted during summer vocationsafter 2nd semester and viva-voce to be conducted in the 3rd

semester)

AuditCourse

VivaVoce

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M. TECH. (URBAN PLANNING) (TWO YEARS) (SEMESTER SYSTEM)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

Semester - IIICreditsCourse No. Course

Code Title of the Course L T UTotal Credits

SPL 601 C Urban Housing & CommunityDevelopment

2 1 0 3

SPL 602 C Project Formulation andManagement*

2 1 0 3

SPL 603 C Planning Research and Models 2 1 0 3SPE 604 C Internship (6-8 weeks) Audit CourseSPU 605 C Comprehensive Development Plan 2 0 6 5SPU 606 C Detail Project Report 1 0 4 3SPL 607 E Metropolitan Planning &

Development (Elective)2 1 0 3

SPL 608 E Urban Environment Planning &Management (Elective)

2 1 0 3

SPL 609 E Planning for Climate Change(Elective)

2 1 0 3

Course No. to be addedafter the student opts for a

particular course

Student may opt for TWO IDCourse for credits based onundergraduate/ Post Graduatecourse from any department of theUniversity having minimum threecredits

Credits to be added after the studentopts for a particular course

TOTAL 26

SPE 604 C Internship (6-8 weeks) [After 2nd semesterinclusive of summer vacation; and credits to beadded in3rd semester ]

Viva-voce in 3rdsemester;

SPF 655 C Educational Tour (2 weeks) [After theory andplanning practice classes of 3rd semester andcredits to be added in 4th semester]

viva-voce in 4th

semester

Semester-IVCreditsCourse

No.CourseCode Title of the Course L T P

TotalCredits

SPL 651 C Urban Development Management 2 1 0 3SPL 652 C Development Finance 2 1 0 3SPL 653 C Professional Practice * 2 1 0 3SPD 654 C Thesis 5 0 20 15SPF 655 C Educational Tour Audit CourseCourse No. to be addedafter the student optsfor a particular course

Student may opt for TWO ID Course forcredits based on undergraduate/ PostGraduate course from any department ofthe University having minimum threecredits

Credits to be added afterthe student opts for aparticular course

TOTAL CREDITS 30

* Courses Are Common with Master’s in Planning(Infrastructure)

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – I)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 501: PLANNING HISTORY AND THEORY

Credits: 2-1-0

Evolution of Planning thought from ancient texts and treatise (Vedic Literature) on SettlementPlanning in India; Ancient Town Planning Considerations, Site selection and site planningprocesses, Classification of settlements and plans of ancient Indian villages and towns. AncientCivilizations; Salient Town Planning Characteristics in Indus, Egyptian, Mesopotamian Greekand Roman Civilizations.Medieval Town Planning in Europe, Character of Medieval Towns in India; Fatehpur Sikri,Shahjahanabad. Renaissance period in Europe, the Boroque city, Industrial Revolution and itsimpacts, Model and New Town Movements, Colonial Settlement Planning in India; resorttowns, port towns, and cantonments, Development of Regulations for control and plannedgrowth of human settlements.Town Improvement and City Beautiful Movements, Conservationists and Parks Movements,Planning Theories like Garden city, Conservative surgery, Broadacre city, concept of EKISTICSand human scale, concept of place, work & folk, Concept of Neighbourhood; other planningconcepts given by Camillo Sitte Lewis Mumford, and Le Carbusier, Concepts like smart city,healthy city etc. Prospects of integration of new and old spatial forms, New Towns in India;Chandigarh, Auroville.

Suggested Readings:1. Gallion A (1963), “The Urban pattern; City Planning and Design”, D.V. Nostrand Company

Inc, N.York.2. Nath R (1995), “Medieval Indian History and Architecture”, APH Publishing Pvt Ltd, New

Delhi.3. Hall P (2002), “Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design

in the 21st Century”, Blackwell Publications, Oxford.4. Hall P (1998), “Cities in Civilization; Culture, Technology and Urban Order”, Weidenfield

and Nicolson, London.5. Lynch K (1981), “A Theory of Good City Form”, Cambridge Publications, London.6. Ward S (2002), “Planning the Twentieth Century City”, The Advanced Capitalist World,

John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.

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SPL 502: PLANNING TECHNIQUES

Credits: 2-1-0

Planning definitions and concept, Categories of Planning (economic, social and physical) andtheir integration; Planning at different levels, Town typology and their characteristics,Urbanization process and its implications. Perspective Plan, Master Plan, Development Plan,Zonal Plans, Project Plans/Schemes Site Plan;

Planning Surveys, Primary-Sampling techniques, interview Schedules and Questionnaire design,Secondary Data-Format and attributes of data in terms of its relevance, reliability andcompatibility, Data presentation techniques, Data processing;

Preparation of Base Map, Drawing size and format, Map types, Map Scales and theirapplications, Data Base management, data base and data bank, storage and retrieval systems,Data presentation techniques (Spatial data, Non-Spatial Data),diagrams, graphs, cartograms,choropleth, choro-schematic, choro-chromatic, dot method.

Suggested Readings:1. Gupta, S. (1993), “Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques”, Deep & Deep

Publishers, New Delhi.2. Haryana Land Records Manual (1990), Director, Land Records Department, Haryana.3. Keeble L. (1972), ‘Principles & Practice of Town and Country Planning’, the Estates Gazette

Ltd., London.4. Kopardekar & Diwan (1994), ‘Urban and Regional Planning-Principles, Practice and Law’

S.H. Kopardekar, Talegaon – dabhade.5. Kopardekar & Diwan (1994), “Urban and Regional Planning-Principles, Practice and Law”,

S.H. Kopardekar, Talegaon – Dabhade.6. Kulshrestha S.K. (Ed. 2006), ‘Dictionary of Urban and Regional Planning’, Kalpaz

Publications, Delhi.7. Ministry of Urban Affairs & Employment (G.O.I.), (1996), ‘Urban Development Plans

Formulation and Implementation Guidelines’, ITPI, New Delhi.8. National Map Policy (2005), Survey of India, Dehradun.9. Saini & Mahavir (1985), ‘Urban Development Planning Strategies and Techniques’, Central

Electric Press, Delhi.10. Thooyavan K.R. (2005), ‘Human Settlements – A Planning Guide to Beginners’, MA

Publication, Chennai.

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SPL 503: HOUSINGCredits: 2-1-0

Housing definition and subject matter, Housing Ideologies, Housing need, demand and supply,Residential mobility, Urban slums; causes and consequences and approaches, Housing areamodules, Residential densities.

Low cost housing, Low cost and eco-friendly building materials (indigenous, agricultural,industrial, others), Land for housing, Role of Institutions ; Housing and Urban DevelopmentCorporation (HUDCO), Central Building Research Institute(CBRI), Building Materials Trainingand Promotion Council(BMTPC), Participatory models and their application in housing, Housingand community development schemes.

Housing finance networks and institutions, Community micro-finance institutions; SelfEmployed Women Association Bank(SEWA), Grameen Bank, Bangladesh, Society for thePromotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC). Housing sector reforms and their implications,Urban Housing and Habitat Policy, International Agencies in Housing and CommunityDevelopment (UN-HABITAT, Asian Development Bank), Case studies of Housingprogrammes.

Suggested Readings:1. Mathey.K, (1992), Beyond Self-help Housing, Mansell Publishing Ltd., London.2. Payne,G., (1999), Making Common Ground, Intermediate Technology Publications, Ltd,

London.3. Hardoy,J.E., and Satterthwaite, David, (1989), Squatter Citizen, Earthscan Publications,

London.4. Poulouse, T., (1989), Reading Material on Housing, ITPI Publication, New Delhi5. Dwivedi, R. M., (2007), Urban Development and Housing in India 1947 to 2007, New

Century Publications, New Delhi..

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SPL 504: TRANSPORTATION PLANNINGCredits: 2-1-0

Meaning, objectives & importance of transportation planning; Transport problems and mobilityissues; Transport plan and management - comprehensive traffic & transportation plan,Comprehensive mobility plan, transport system management; Urban form and transport patterns;Land use – transport integration; Concept of accessibility; Hierarchy, capacity and level ofservice of roads; Transportation planning process – stages and surveys/ studies; Traffic surveys-traffic volume, parking, origin & destination, speed & delay, accidents;

Geometric design elements of roads and intersections; Longitudinal and cross sectional elementsof roads; Traffic controls and regulation devices - traffic signs, signals and markings; Roadsideinfrastructure; Intelligent transport system.

Legal and organisational framework for transportation; Funding of transportation systems;Transport technologies and environmental impacts - relevance in urban transportation planning;Urban transport policies in India; Transport, environment and safety issues; Principles andapproaches of traffic management, transport system management.

Suggested Readings:1. C. J. Khisty and B.K. Lall. 2002. Transportation Engineering – An Introduction, Prentice

Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.2. Hutton, Barry. 2013. Planning Sustainable Transport. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Books

India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi3. Kadiyali, L. R. (2014),”Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning”, Khanna Publishers,

New Delhi4. Kanda, Arun and Others (2002),”Transportation Systems: status and directions”, Phoenix

Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi5. Papacostas, C.S. & P.D. Prevedouros (2001), “Transportation Engineering and Planning”,

Prentice Hall.6. Rodrigue, Jean-Paul, Claude Comtois and Brian Slack. 2006. The Geography of Transport

Systems, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Books India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi7. Thamizh, Arasan, V, (2004),”Transportation Systems Planning and Operation”, Allied

Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai8. IRC. 2001. Guidelines on Low-cost Traffic Management Techniques for Urban Areas, Indian

Roads Congress, New Delhi.9. Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Govt. of India10. Indian Journal of Transport Management, CIRT, Pune11. Indian Highways (Journals), Indian Road Congress, New Delhi12. Urban Transport Policy (2006), Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India, New Delhi

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SPL 505: : PLANNING FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICESCredits: 2-1-0

Role of utilities in the functioning of settlements, sources of water: surface water, ground water,quality of water – impurities and standards of water quality, quantity of water – types of demand,forecasting population methods, Pumps – location considerations and Conveyance of water ,Distribution network, Storage and Standards, Water treatment processes – Plain Sedimentation,Sedimentation with coagulation, Filtration, Disinfection and Softening Water treatmentprocesses using advanced technologies and their working – DEWATS (Decentralized wastewater treatment), Membrane filtration technologies, oxidation technologies, aerated lagoons etc,desalination plants for sea, Case studies, Watershed management, Catchment area

Terminologies, systems of sanitation, methods of collection, quantity of sanitary sewage, Designof sewers – velocity of flow, sewer grades, Drains and sewers – open drains, drains section,classification of drains, material, Pumps – location considerations, characteristics of sewage,methods of sewage disposal and treatment processes – Filtration, Activated sludge process, ,Screening and Skimming, Sedimentation, other methods using advanced treatment technologiesSewage treatment Infrastructure under various action plans – Ganga Action Plan, YamunaAction Plan Drainage system: determination of intensity of rainfall – frequency relationship, runoff and runoff losses; factors affecting storm sewage, determination of maximum runoff of alocality, quantity of storm sewage, rain water harvesting; Reuse and recycling of water

Planning for Electrical and Telecom Networks: Components of electricity network, locationconsiderations, hierarchy of electric distribution, Norms and standards of electrical supply anddistribution systems, Residential electricity distribution network, street lighting , Telecomnetwork and their distribution, Components of telecom network, location considerations formobile towers , use of alternative energy sources at site level vis a vis solar energy, wind energy,biomass and Integrated circuits.

Suggested Readings:1. Mark J Hammer,(2011), Water and Wastewater Technology (7th Edition) ,2. Compendium of Sewage Treatment

Technologies,http://www.moef.nic.in/sites/default/files/NRCD/Final%20Compendium.pdf3. DEWATS India http://cseindia.org/userfiles/staizin.pdf4. T.K. Nagsarkar , M.S. Sukhija , (2011) Basic Electrical Engineering Oxford University

Press; Second edition5. Andy Valdar, (2006), Understanding Telecommunications Networks, IET6. Ralph A. Wurbs, Wesley P. James (1985), Water Resource Engineering, Prentice Hall India.7. G. S. Birdie and J. S. Birdie (1990), Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpat Rai

Publishers.8. CPHEEO, “Manual of Sewage and Sewage Treatment”, 1997, Ministry of Housing &

Urban Development, Government of India.9. CPHEEO, “Manual of Water Supply in Treatment”, 1997, Ministry of Housing & Urban

Development, Government of India.

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SPU 506: CADD AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATICSCredits: 2-0-2

Introduction to AutoCAD, Setting up of a drawing – Coordinate system, Limits, Units, Precision,Introduction to Format, Draw, modify, commands in AutoCAD. Concept of Dimension, Layers,and Text, Arrays and Hatching in AutoCAD. Concepts of blocks and external referencing,Printing of drawing to a particular scale, concept of 3D in AutoCad.

Aerial photography - elements of photo interpretation, photo-grammetry- Remote Sensing -electromagnetic radiation, spectral signatures, satellite imageries, false colour composite (FCC),thermal imagery, image interpretation; Application of satellite imageries - broad land use;residential types, open spaces, vegetation covers, networks, urban growth and fringe areas, watertables.Basic concepts of GIS and to represent geographical features in GIS. Concept of digital mapsand its advantages, raster and vector maps, spatial and attributes data, various types of spatial andnon-spatial analysis in urban planning using GIS.

Various data input methods in the ArcView of ArcGIS software, which includes geo-referencing, digitization, query building, spatial and non-spatial analysis, and final production ofmaps using GIS. For the purpose of digitization and data existing data source may be used.

Exercises undertaken by the students will be submitted in the form of soft copy ofproblems, hard copy of some problems, and reports / assignments.

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SPU 507: STUDY OF CITY -REGION

Credits: 2-0-6

Understanding the theoretical base of the city—Prevailing concept of urban planning anddevelopment, contents of the study of a city/town, best practices adopted in India (abroad-examples), Review of the previous works done, Outline of the planning laws. Stage of theComprehensive Plans- Regional, City and Local Area Plans (LAP).

Preparation of detailed Map- Regional, City and Local Area (selected pockets for Zonal Plans).Preparation of Detailed report- With clear use of references and approach adopted. Basis ofanalysis, Broad Chapter classification, briefing outline of each chapter, work details.

Delineation of region or Influence area of city may be concluded. Detailed Discussions of thework, Identifications of the Problems and Potentials in: Regional context (Settlements,Networks, Resources Uses, Siting etc.) City- Aspects as per discussion, Local- As per criticaland priority in the approach adopted.Application Planning Norms- Existing Planning procedure,Identification of GAPS etc. Final Submission and review (Drawing, Maps, Report),

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – II)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 551: PLANNING LEGISLATION

Credits: 2-1-0

Interface between policy and legislation pertaining to urban development. Concepts, sources,significance of law and its relationship to Urban Planning benefits of statutory backing forschemes; Indian Constitution: concept and contents; 73rd,74th Constitution Amendment Act,MPC’s, DPC’s, provision regarding property rights.

Evolution; An over view of legal tools connected with Urban Planning and Development, ModelTown and Country Planning Acts of 1960, 1985 & 1996, Town and Country Planning Act,Improvement Trust Act, Urban Planning and Development Authorities Act – objectives,contents, procedures for preparation and implementation of Master Plans and Town PlanningSchemes and Development Schemes.

Various Acts related to urban governance, planning and development organizations, LandAcquisition Act: Concepts, procedure for compulsory acquisition of property and determinationof compensation.Environmental Protection Act; disaster management, Laws relating to Slum Clearance,environment, housing, legal aspects of innovative techniques such as Transfer of DevelopmentRights, Accommodation Reservation (AR).

Suggested Readings:1. Biswas, A.R. (1982),' Encyclopedic Law Dictionary', Eastern Law House, Calcutta.2. Chawla, B.S. (2009), ‘Punjab Urban Development Acts and Rules’, Chawla Publication Pvt.

Ltd., Chandigarh.3. Das A.K. (2007), ‘Urban Planning in India’, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.4. I.T.P.I. (1994) ‘Constitution (Seventy-Fourth) Amendment, Act 1992- Suggested Changes in

Municipal and Town Planning Acts’ , New Delhi.5. I.I.P.A., ‘Nagarlok’, Vol. XIII, Jan.-March, 1981, No. 1.6. Jaiswal P.S & Jaswal N. (2003) ‘Environmental Law–Environmental Protection,

Sustainable Development and the Law’, Pioneer Publication, Delhi.7. Ministry of Law & Justice G.O.I. (1996), ‘The Constitution India’, Controller Publications,

Delhi.8. T.C.P.O. (1999), ‘Town & Country Planning in India’, (Monograph), New Delhi.9. Ministry of Urban Affairs & Employment, Govt. of India, (1996), ‘UDPFI Guidelines’,

Vol. 2A, New Delhi.

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SPL 552: URBAN HERITAGE & CONSERVATION

Credits: 2-1-0

Definition, subject matter and importance of Urban Design and its relevance in urban planning;

Urban design in historical context; Concepts & terminology of Urban design. Bye laws

regulations & urban Design relationship, influence of growth and change on forms & functions

of city and its impact on the urban design.

Policy and Guidelines for Urban design with special reference to urban arts commission.

Definition, scope and importance of conservation and its relevance in Urban Planning; Urban

conservation-theory and philosophy; concepts of listed buildings and Heritage Zones. Process of

preparation of plans at various level. Guidelines for urban conservation.

Conservation movement- an international perspective; ICCROM, ICOMOS, World Heritage

Commission CIPA, Conservation Charters. History of conservation movement in India, Indian

National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1904

(Amended in 1951, 1958) – other legislative provisions in State Acts with particular reference to

Punjab. Urban Design case studies (a) Connaught Place, (b) New Delhi. Urban conservation case

studies (a) Heritage Zone – Mall Shimla, Amritsar.

Suggested Readings:

1. Abdi Ali Mohammad (2008) “ Spatial planning as an Approach to Achieve sustainable

development in Historic Cities” (website : www.waset.org /journals /waste /v 46/-40 .pdf)

2. Conservation and Sustainability in Historic Cities, by Dennis Rodwell (2007). Blackwell,

oxford.

3. Dobby Alan (1978)," Conservation and Planning", London, Hutchinson.

4. Feilden, B. M (1989), "Guidelines for Conservation: A Technical Manual", New Delhi.

5. Feilden, BM and Jokilehto, Jikka (1998), "Management Guidelines for World Cultural

Heritage Sites", Rome, ICCROM.

6. Litwin .W.Stephen (2004) “ Streetscape improvements in an historic tourist city a second

visit to King Street , Charleston , South Carolina” Tourism management 26(2005)421-429

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(website : http: // www.sciencedirect .com/sciemce/article/pii/so261517704000421)

Ashworth .G.J (2009) )“ Town walls , Walled Towns and Tourism : paradoxes and

Paradigms”, Journal of Heritage Tourism , Vol 4(4) 299-314 (website :www.ema.edu.ee)

7. Meller, Helon. Pattrick Geddes (1990), "Social Evolutionist and City Planner", Routledge,

London.

8. Mohan, I (1992) “The world of walled cities: Conservation environmental pollution, urban

renewal and Development Prospects “ Mittal Publication New Delhi.

9. Mynor, Charles (1989), "Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas", Longman, London.

10. Lynch, K (1960), "The image of the City", Cambridge, MIT.

11. Siddiqi w.H (2000) “ Luchnow : The Historic City” Sundeep Prakashan , New Delhi

12. Speiregen, Paul D. (1965), "Urban Design: The Architecture of Towns & Cities. New York",

Mc GrawHill.

13. “Urban Design Handbook”, January 2009 ( website :brgov .com/dept/planning /design /pdf

/urban design Handbook .pdf)

14. Wiles Craig (2007) “ Consideration of Historic Authenticity In Heritage tourism Planning

and Development “ Proceedings of the 2007 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium

(Website : nrs.fs.fed.us /pubs / gtr /gtr- nrs –P -23 papers /4 1 wiles –p23 .pdf)

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SPL 553: URBAN DEVELOPMENT POLICYCredits: 2-1-0

Need and importance of having urban development policy, its scope and limitations, Nationaldevelopment issues and key policies in regard to regional dispersion and imbalances, rural urbandichotomy, urbanization, industrialization and related issues, poverty and un-employment andstrategy for poverty eradication.

Urban development issues and key policies related to urban settlement in terms of their planning& development related to metropolitan centers, new towns, small towns, UIDSMT,recommendation of national commission on urbanization, gem cities, smart cities

Issues, policy and provision in relation to urban housing, transportation and other infrastructuredevelopment in the national five year development plans.

Suggested Readings:

1. Kulwant Singh and Streinberg E. (1996), Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development ofAsia, HUDCO, New Delhi.

2. Report of National Commission on Urbanization, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. ofIndia.

3. Johan, W. Dickey, (1985), Metropolitan Transportation on Planning, McGraw Hill Book Co.,New Delhi.

4. Ramachandran, R., (2000), Urbanization and Urban System in India, Oxford UniversityPress, U.K.

5. Sandhu, Ranvinder (2006), Urbanization in India – A Sociological Approach, SagePublication, New Delhi.

6. Urban Transport Policy (2006), Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India, New Delhi7. Five year plans, Planning commission, GOI.8. India Infrastructure Reports (1996 to 2012), Oxford University Press, USA.9. JNNURM Guidelines (2005), Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India10. Kulwant Singh, Steinberg, Einsiedal, (1996), Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development in

Asia, HUDCO, New Delhi.11. Report of Task Force on Planning and Development of Small and Medium Towns & Cities,

Govt. of India, 1997.12. Rakesh Mohan, (1997), India Infrastructure Report, pp 217-259.

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SPL 554: URBAN GOVERNANCE

Credits: 2-1-0Overview of Urban Governance: Definition, concepts, components, government and governance,hierarchy and structure, forms of governance, process of inclusion and exclusion; models ofgovernance; Institutional frame and mechanism for urban governance as envisaged in the 73rd

and 74th Constitution Amendment Acts. Process of decision making for Urban Development atNational level; Policies,

National Five Year Plans; Institutions and Organizations: Differences between institutions andorganizations; approaches to understanding organizations; types, structure and functions, theirinterface and conflicts, reach, and their effectiveness; Methods, process and evaluation; Presentorganizations involved in urban governance.

Urban Local Governance and Participatory Processes: System, structure, functions, powers,process and resource, performance, interface with NGO’s, other agencies. Stakeholders’participation, roles and responsibilities, access to government by various stakeholders.

Suggested Readings:1. Chhikara, R. (Ed.). (2009). Governance - problems, prospects and perspectives.

Gurgaon: Hope India Publications.2. Debroy, B. (Ed.). (2004). Governance. New Delhi: Academic Foundation.3. Jagmohan. (2005). Soul and Structure of Governance in India. New Delhi: Allied

Publishers pvt. ltd.4. Jain, A. (2010). Urban Planning and Governance. New Delhi: Bookwell india.5. Joseph, T. (Ed.). (2009). Decentralised Governance and Development. New Delhi: Deep

& deep publications Pvt. Ltd.6. Joseph, T. (Ed.). (2009). Governance Reforms - Challenges Ahead. New Delhi: Kanishka

Publishers.7. Rao, P. (Ed.). (2006). Urban Governance and Management. New Delhi: Kanishka

Publishers.8. Sachdeva, P. (2011). Local Government in India. Delhi: Pearson.9. Saunier, R. E. (2008). Dictionary and Introduction to Global Environment Governance.

Noida: Gopsons Papers ltd.10. Sharma, R. (2009). Local Government in India: Policy and Practice. Delhi: Salasar

Imaging Systems.11. Srivastava, K. (2011). Decentralised Governance and Panchayati Raj. Delhi: Kalpaz

Publicaitons.12. Yadav, S. N. (2009). Good Governance: Issues, Challenges and Prospects. New Delhi:

Global vision publishing house.13. Mott. Macdonald (2014), 'Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and

Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines', MoUD, New Delhi.14. Five year plans, Planning commission, GOI.

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M. TECH. (URBAN PLANNING) (SEMESTER - II )(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 555 : LANDSCAPE PLANNING (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Theory of landscape design: definition and objectives of landscape design; Inter-relationship oflandscape design with urban design; Trends in landscape design; Elements of landscape design;Functional, architectural and environmental aspects of landscape design elements.

Plants as elements of landscape design; Environment and visual concerns of plants in urban &regional planning; Composition and structure of plants for landscaping; Criteria for plantselection and plantation plan. Landscape design process, surveys, studies and site analysis forlandscaping. Hierarchy of parks and gardens;

Philosophy and principles of Japanese and Mughal Gardens. Approaches and design concepts forlandscaping – residential, commercial and administrative areas; Landscape design for lines ofmovement – roads, rail, water and airways. Case studies of Delhi, Chandigarh and Amritsar.

Suggested Readings:1 .Maciocco, Giovanni, (2008), Urban Landscape Perspectives, Springer Publishers, Berlin.2. Krishen, Pradip, (2006), Trees of Delhi’, Dorling Kindersley India (Pvt.) Limited, New

Delhi.3. Dunnett Nigel, Hitchmough James, (2004), The Dynamic Landscape: Design, Ecology and

Management of Naturalistic Urban Planting, Taylor and Francis, U.K.4. SubhadraMenon, (2000), Trees of India’, Timeless book, New Delhi.5. Brian, Clouston, (1990), Landscape Design with Plants’, HienemamNewnes, Oxford.6. Laurie, Michael, (1975), An Introduction to Landscape Architecture, American Elsevier

Publishing Company (Inc.) New York.7. Root, James B., (1985), Fundamentals of Landscape and Site Planning, Avi Publishing

Company, West Port, Connecticut.8. Simonds, J.O., (1983), Landscape Architecture’, McGraw Hill book Company (Inc.), New

York.9. Singh, Chattar, WattasRajnish, (1998), Trees of Chandigarh B.R. Publishing, New Delhi.10.Treib, Marc, (1993), Modern Landscape Architecture: A Critical Review, MIT Press,

Cambridge.

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M. TECH. (URBAN PLANNING) (SEMESTER - II)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 556: URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Urban transport system characteristics – Road, Rail, Water, Air; Mass transport systems - Massrapid transit systems, Light rail transit system, Bus rapid transit system; Para transit system;Concept of multi-modal transport system; Demand and supply of public transport - indicators,determinants and characteristics in cities of various sizes and socio economic setting.

Physical and financial performance indicators for public transport; Regulation, privatizationimpacts and integration issues on public transport performance; public transport financing;Integration and management of urban transport systems- policies and strategies; Legal andorganisational framework for urban transportation; Funding of transportation systems; transporttechnologies and environmental impacts.

Public transport based city forms and structure, Transit Oriented Development (TOD); Impact ofcity density, size, activity concentration on public transport patronage. Public transport terminals- planning guidelines for bus stand, Metro station, LRT station; Interchange- concepts, functionand planning guidelines; Urban transport policies.Suggested Readings:1. Arasan, V, Thamizh 2004,”Transportation Systems Planning and Operation”, Allied

Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai2. Guidelines on Low-cost Traffic Management Techniques for Urban Areas, (2001), Indian

Roads Congress.3. Kadiyali, L. R. 2014,”Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning”, Khanna Publishers, New

Delhi4. Kanda, Arun and Others 2002,”Transportation Systems: status and directions”, Phoenix

Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi5. Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Govt. of India6. Indian Journal of Transport Management, CIRT, Pune7. Indian Highways (Journals), Indian Road Congress, New Delhi8. Urban Transport Policy 2006, Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India, New Delhi9. Hutton, Barry. 2013. Planning Sustainable Transport, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Books

India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

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M. TECH. (URBAN PLANNING) (SEMESTER - II)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 557 PLANNING INFORMATION SYSTEM (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Classification of information and data; Information collection - traditional methods, drawbacks,need for alternative technology; Topographical maps – sources, Survey of India(SOI)specifications, Study of SOI grids; Traditional Measurement units, Karam and Acreconversion, Land records and Khasra maps; its relevance in Planning. Land records - shajraplan, revenue record, jamabandi, intekaal.

Aerial photography - concepts, types of aerial photography survey, elements of photointerpretation, photo-grammetry- thermal photography, sources, costs. Applications of aerialphotography - physiographical analysis, calculation of heights, landuse studies, residentialdensities, networks, areas prone to flooding, encroachments, open spaces, vegetation covers,development controls, site selection, etc.; Small format aerial photography and its application.

Remote Sensing - electromagnetic radiation, spectral signatures, satellite imageries, false colourcomposite (FCC), thermal imagery, types of sensors used; image interpretation; Imageprocessing; Sources of satellite imageries, costs. Application of satellite imageries - broad landuse; residential types, open spaces, vegetation covers, networks, urban growth and fringe areas,ground water, water tables.

Suggested Readings:

1. Mlilles, Thomas & Ralph W. Kiefer (2000), “Remote Sensing & ImageInterpretation”,Johan Wiley & Sons, New York.(M.Tech. Urban Planning) (TwoYears Course) (Semester - II)26

2. Chouhan, T.S. & K.N. Joshi (Editions) (1992), “Readings in Remote Sensing Application;Scientific Publications”, Jaipur.

3. Wajahat, Habibullah, (2005), “Computerisation of Land Records”, Sage Publishers, NewDelhi.

4. Warren, R. Philipson (Chief Editor) (1997), “2nd Ed. Manuals of Photo Interpretation;American Society of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing”, Michigan.

5. Haryana Land Records Manual (1990), Director, Land Records Department, Haryana.6. National Map Policy (2005), Survey of India, Dehradun.7. Wajahat, Habibullah, (2005), “Computerisation of Land Records”, Sage Publishers, New

Delhi.

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SPU 558: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF CITYCredits: 1-0-4

Students shall be required to prepare Comprehensive Development plan for the city-regionarea studied in Planning Studio SPU 507. The scope of Comprehensive Development planpreparation will includes working out the detailed requirements; formulation goals,objectives and policies; planning considerations; conceptual framework; planning proposalsincluding zoning and phasing; and implementation strategy covering organizational andfinancial aspects.

The Comprehensive Development plan shall be submitted in form of a detailed reportillustrated with necessary maps, charts, drawings, sketches etc.

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SPU 559: SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Credits: 2-0-6

Each student in a group or individually shall be required to complete a Site Planningexercise of an urban area. The exercise should be of residential/commercial/ industrial/institutional/ transportation/ environment or any other type that has applications in UrbanPlanning. The exercise should cover the following aspects:a. Preliminary site investigation and analysis:

i. Site inventory: topography, soil characteristics, existing land uses, site resourcesand physiographic conditions.

ii. Site suitability for development – slope, drains, buildings, roads and otherinfrastructure.

iii. Site in relation to the city and surrounding landuseb. Data collection and mappingc. General planning guidelinesd. Application of norms & standardse. Requirementsf. Design consideration and conceptual plansg. Design details of building blocks, Parks and facilities, circulation.h. Site Plan proposals with landscape and infrastructure such as water supply and sewerage

network details.

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M. TECH. (URBAN PLANNING) (SEMESTER - III)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 601: URBAN HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTCredits: 2-1-0

Housing definition and subject matter, Housing Ideologies, Housing need, demand and supply,Residential mobility, Urban slums; causes and consequences and approaches, Housing areamodules, Residential densities.

Low cost housing, Low cost and eco-friendly building materials (indigenous, agricultural,industrial, others), Land for housing, Role of Institutions ; Housing and Urban DevelopmentCorporation (HUDCO), Central Building Research Institute(CBRI), Building Materials Trainingand Promotion Council(BMTPC), Participatory models and their application in housing, Housingand community development schemes.

Housing finance networks, Community micro-finance; Self Employed Women AssociationBank(SEWA), Grameen Bank, Bangladesh. Urban Housing and Habitat Policy, InternationalAgencies in Housing and Community Development (UN-HABITAT, Asian Development Bank).

Suggested Readings:1. Mathey.K, (1992), Beyond Self-help Housing, Mansell Publishing Ltd., London.2. Payne,G., (1999), Making Common Ground, Intermediate Technology Publications, Ltd,

London.3. Hardoy,J.E., and Satterthwaite, David, (1989), Squatter Citizen, Earthscan Publications,

London.4. Poulouse, T., (1989), Reading Material on Housing, ITPI Publication, New Delhi5. Dwivedi, R. M., (2007), Urban Development and Housing in India 1947 to 2007, New

Century Publications, New Delhi..

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – III)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 602: PROJECT FORMULATION AND MANAGEMENTCredits: 2-1-0

Concept and classification of project, Meaning, Objective, stages and Significance of projectManagement in urban planning, Life cycle of a project; Techniques of Project Management.Parameters and components of project formulation, Stages of project formulation and theirsignificance.

Design and network analysis, Network techniques and Network Rules, Critical Path Method(CPM) & Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), Time estimates and, Workschedule- concepts & techniques, Project appraisal and report.

Monitoring of Project: stages, criteria and techniques, Project Evaluation: criteria stages andsteps of project evaluation; Application of cost and benefit analysis in developing countries –case studies in Transportation project, Housing project, UIDSSMT projects, JNNURM

Suggested Readings:1. Chandra, Prasanna, (2002), Projects Planning, Analysis, Financing, Implementation and

Review, Sage Publishers, New Delhi.2. Harod, Kerzner, (2006), Project Management- A System Approach to Planning, Scheduling

and Control, John Wile & Sons, USA.3. M. Shaghil and M. Mushtaqu, (1993), Project Formulation Concept & Approach, Printwell,

Jaipur.4. M. Shaghil and M. Mushtaqu (1993), Project Planning Management, Vol I, II, III,

Printwell,Jaipur.5. JNNRUM Guidelines (2005), Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Govt.

of India, New Delhi.

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SPL 603: PLANNING RESEARCH AND MODELS

Credits: 2-1-0

Definition and needs of Research, Scientific research and methods, System approach of research,Levels of research: micro and macro; Major steps in the conduct scientific research, induction,deduction and verification; Selection and formulation of research problems, reviewing ofliterature, Designing a research, Pre test and pilot study. Hypothesis, formulation and testing ofhypothesis, Tests of Hypothesis – meaning, importance and different concepts, z-test, t-test, F-test, Chi-square test.

Correlation and Regression Analysis – meaning, types, importance, methods of measurement,Research Compilation and report: contents and style, factors in the organization of a researchreport, writing of foot notes, quoting styles, references, cross referencing and bibliography;Issues & areas of urban planning research and data.

Definition of Concept, Theory and facts, Process of theorization, Meaning and definition ofModel, classification of models, role of different types of models used in urban planning, processof model application and its scope and limitation. Understanding and evaluation of operationalmodels related to landuse, transportation, location/allocation of activities, land value,accessibility, and simulation of urban growth, in terms of their objectives, theoretical structure,mathematical formulation, applications and limitations.

Suggested Readings:

1. Gibbs, Jack P., (1960), Urban research Methods, D Van Nosttrand Co Inc. New York2. Gomm, Roger, (2003), Social Research Methodology: A Critical Introduction, Palgrave

Macmillan, Manchester3. Goode, W.J. and Hatt P. K., (1982), Methods in Social Research, McGraw-Hill Inc., New

York4. Keeble, Lewis, (1972), Principles & Practice of Town & Country Planning, Estates Gazette

London5. Gopal, M.H., (1970), An Introduction to Research Procedures in Social Sciences, ASIAN

Publication House, Delhi.6. Crotty, Michael, (2003), The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in

the Research, Sage Publishers, London.7. Kumar, Ranjit, (2005), Research Methodology – An Introduction, Pearsons Education, Baba

Balak Nath Printers, New Delhi.8. T.S. Wilkiinson and P.L.Bhandarkar, (1984), Methodology and Techniques of Social

Research, Himalaya Publishers, New Delhi.

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SPE 604: INTERNSHIPAudit Course

Each student shall be required to undertake internship in a office/firm dealing with infrastructureplanning and development projects during summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. Theexact period of internship shall be decided by the Internship Coordinator, appointed by Board ofControl.

The objective of internship is to expose the students to the live infrastructure planning anddevelopment projects and structure and functioning of the office/firm.

The students shall finally submit the Internship Report in summary format (25 pages) after thecompletion of internship to the Internship Coordinator. The report will be evaluated by theInternship Coordinator.

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SPU 605: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANCredits: 2-0-6

Students shall be required to prepare master plan for the urban area studied in previousPlanning Studio. The scope of master plan preparation will includes working out the detailedrequirements; formulation goals, objectives and policies; planning considerations; conceptualframework; planning proposals including zoning and phasing; and implementation strategycovering organizational and financial aspects.

The comprehensive development plan shall be submitted in form of a detailed reportillustrated with necessary maps, charts, drawings, sketches etc.

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SPU 606: DETAILED PROJECT REPORT (DPR)

Credits: 1-0-4

The students shall undertake the preparation of project/s in detail. The aim of the exerciseis to understand a project while preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) of designed project/s ofvarious nature i.e. Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential, Transportation or any otherproject. The exercise will be completed as per the following stages:

a) Study of the ProjectThe study of project is to highlight the prime objectives of the project and set Networkpriorities of the project.

b) Preparation of Development ProjectThe identify the components as major tasks of project and set their priority for theimplementation with the help of PERT/CPM charts. The students shall be required toprepare cost estimates of the various identified tasks and total project cost along withthe time frame. They shall identify the returns from the project, total seed moneyrequired, working capital and breakeven point on timeframe.

b) Project Implementation and Monitoring MechanismTo identify agencies, financial and legal mechanism involved in the implementation ofdifferent components of the project.

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SPL 607 METROPOLITAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Definition of Urbanization and Metropolitanization process; metropolis and related concepts-Conurbation, necropolis, Primate city, metropolitan region and area of influence, megalopolis,world cities, global city, Classic and neo classic definitions. Metropolis and its growth processSocio-economic character of metropolis, Issues and problems in metropolitan planning anddevelopment. Area of influence of Metropolis, Primate city, Degree of primacy and itsphenomena, metropolitan region and its characteristics.

Centralization and decentralization processes Form and concept for metropolitan planning anddevelopments. Sheet Galaxy, Core, Star, Ring and multinucleated. Policies and Developmentstrategies of Metropolis and its region in UK, USA and South Asian Cities. Broad guidelines ofUNDP and other International Agencies for Metropolitan development,. General Global Issuesand action programs—relevance for Indian Cites.

Metropolitan planning and development process: surveys and studies, development strategies,preparation of plans and their implementation, Constraint in plan implementation - Physical,administrative, legal and financial constraints in plan implementation. 73rd and 74th AmendmentAct, 1992, role of MPC. Case studies on metropolitan planning and development – mega citiesand metropolitan cities

Suggested Readings:1. Chalres, M. Christinae and Robert Harper, (1992), Modern Metropolitan System, Charles E

Merrill Publish Co., U.S.A.2. Johan, W. Dickey, (1985), Metropolitan Transportation on Planning, McGraw Hill Book Co.,

New Delhi.3. Rao, M. Partap, (1990), Planning for Metropolitan Cities – A Suggestive Approach, Concept,

New Delhi.4. Ramachandran, R., (2000), Urbanization and Urban System in India, Oxford University

Press, U.K.5. Sandhu, Ranvinder (2006), Urbanization in India – A Sociological Approach, Sage

Publication, New Delhi.

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SPL 608: URBAN ENVIRONMENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Definition Concept and Component of Environment & Ecology; Types of environment and theirrelationship - Natural resources and their uses—Issues of Environment and Ecology. Planningand Management of urban Environment-Concept and Issues, Urban Environment Planningprocess and plan formulation objectives and process.

Environmental considerations in Urban & Regional Planning. Environmental ImpactAssessment: meaning, significance, parameters for EIA, framework; Environmental impactassessment and related concepts, Techniques for Environmental Impact Assessment. Role ofEnvironment in Planning of a city, Special surveyed and studies.

Issues with Solid Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal system in Cities, Generalguidelines. Global and National Environment Polices and programmers; Climate change andGlobal Warming, Legal measures in India for protecting environment: Environment protectionAct 1986. State of environment in Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh.

Suggested Readings:1. Centre for Science & Environment (2006), State of India’s Environment – A Citizen Report,

CSE, New Delhi.2. Mohan, I., (1989), Environment Awareness & Urban Development, Ashish Publication

House, New Delhi.3. Nathansen Pe Jerry A., (2000), Basic Environment Technologies, Prentice Hall.4. Pachauri, R. K., (1999), Looking Back to Think Ahead, TERI New Delhi.5. Sinha, Subroto, (2000), Regional Environment Plans – Issues and Approaches, TERI, New

Delhi.6. Sounier, Richard E. and Richard A. Meganch, (2008), Dictionary and Introduction to Global

Environment and Governance, Earthscan, London.

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M.Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – III)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 609 PLANNING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE (Elective)

Credits: 2-1-0

Introduction to climate dynamics: atmospheric and ocean circulation, the concept of energybalance, greenhouse effect. Variations in past climates: ocean and lake sediment cores, ice cores,corals, tree rings, and other geologic records. Causes of climate change: factors influence climateon various time scales, including plate tectonics, Earth’s orbital variations, variations in solarluminosity, and volcanic eruptions, manmade factors.

Carbon cycle its fundamental role in the climate system, Ozone layer depletion, Global warmingand erratic climate. Potential consequences, risks, and uncertainties of climate change: sea levelrise, food security, species depletion. Concept of Climate and Environmental Justice. Carbonpricing, carbon credits and audits. Fundamentals of climate change modeling

International efforts: IPCC and protocols, Earth Summitts, Adaptation and Mitigation Measuresin urban and rural settlements, National level policies, programmes and administrativestructure’s to target climate change. Case studies and best practices from developed/ developingcountries.

Suggested Readings

1. Tim Flannery, 2001, The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What ItMeans for Life on Earth, Grove Press, New York.

2. David E. Blockstein and Leo Wiegman, 2010, The Climate Solutions Consensus: What WeKnow and What To Do About It. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.

3. J. Bicknell, D. Dodman, and D. Satterthwaite (eds), 2009, Adapting Cities to ClimateChange, London: Earthscan.

4. OECD, 2010, Adaptation to Climate Change (www.oecd.org)5. OECD, 2007, Ranking of the World’s Cities Most Exposed to Coastal Flooding Today and in

the Future, (www.oecd.org)6. UNDP, 2010, Adapting to Climate Change: Doing Development Differently,

www.undp.org/climatechange/adapt/role.html7. UNDP, 2010, Adaptation Policy Frameworks for Climate Change,

www.undp.org/climatechange/adapt/apf.html8. UNFCCC, 2010, Synthesis Report on Efforts Undertaken to Assess the Costs and Benefits of

Adaptation Options, and Views on Lessons Learned, Good Practices, Gaps and Needs,UNFCCC Document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/3 (available at www.unfccc.int)

9. World Bank, 2010, Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change, (www.worldbank.org/eacc)

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M.Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – IV)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPL 651 URBAN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Credits: 2-1-0

Definition, objectives, need of management; Process of decision making for urban developmentat national, state and local levels; Various national and state level organization related/concernedwith urban development in terms of their background, functions powers, organizationalstructures and resources.Role of municipal bodies, improvement trusts, planning & development authorities in urbandevelopment, Study of these organizations in terms of their background, functions, powers,organizational structures and limitations.Role of non-government organizations in urban development; Role of private organizations inurban development and their relationship with local/state government. Citizen/publicparticipation in urban planning and development

1. Rakodi, C. and Llyod-Jones, T. Urban Livelihoods: A People Centered Approach toReducing Poverty 2002 Earthscan, London

2. Datta, A. The Illegal City: Space, Law and Gender in a Delhi Squatter Settlement 2012Ashgate, Burlington

3. Roy, A. and Ong, A. (eds.) Worlding Cities: Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global2011 Wiley Blackwell, London

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SPL 652: DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

Credits: 2-1-0

Overview of Development Finance: Approaches, concepts, components, process, credit rating;State Finance: Inter-governmental fiscal relationship between Central, State and Urban LocalGovernment.

Municipal Finance: Urban fiscal reforms, municipal finance and urban inclusion, Sources ofrevenues and application of money; Equities; Loans; Debt financing; Municipal Bonds, land andnon-land based sources; Structure of finances, fiscal problems and issues of financialmanagement, implications of 74th Constitution Amendment Act for municipal finance,expenditure pattern, Bilateral and multi lateral lending institutions mobilizing resources for aproject - financial resources, land resources, project resources, and other resources.

Investment Planning and Financing Mechanism: Link with spatial plans, process, components,investment needs and budgeting for infrastructure and services. Financing of urban development,infrastructure and services – mechanisms and instruments, subsidy reduction, cost recovery,public private partnerships; Financial appraisal, investment appraisal; Financial Risk – Sources,Measures and perspectives on risk, Sensitivity analysis and pricing and cost recoverymechanism.

Suggested Readings:

1. Beall, J. (2005). Funding Local Governane . Great Britain: ITDG publishing.2. Bhatia, H. (2003). Public Finance. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House pvt. ltd.3. Peterson, G. E. (Ed.). (2007). Financing Cities. New Delhi: Sage Publications.4. Sethi, V. K. (2007). Infrastructure Development in India. New Delhi: New Century

Publications.5. Sharma, R. (2009). Local Government in India: Policy and Practice. Delhi: Salasar Imaging

Systems.6. Wellman, K. M. (Ed.). (2012). Urban Infrastructure: Finance and Management. Unitied

Kingdom: Wiley Blackwell.7. Mott. Macdonald (2014), 'Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and

Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines', MoUD, New Delhi.8. Recent five year plan, Planning commission, GOI.9. Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure and Services, (2011), The High Powered Expert

Committee (HPEC) for Estimating the Investment Requirements for Urban InfrastructureServices, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

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SPL 653 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Credits: 2-1-0

Introduction and importance of professional practice in planning; Role of a planner in decisionmaking process – some relevant issues; Role of a spatial planner, Qualities and responsibilities ofa spatial planner, Code of professional conduct, Code of Conduct of members of ITPI, Variousconsultancies and their organizational structure (Case Studies).

Professional practices and procedure: Professional practices in public, private and joint sector,Initiations of private sector in spatial planning sector, Professional fees and preparation ofconsultancy proposals: Scale of professional fees and charges, preparation of consultancyproposal. Relationship of the professional planner with clients, contractors, developers, publicbodies and institutions

Establishment and management of office: Organizing and establishing office, personnelmanagement and performance appraisal. Consultancy agreement and contracts, Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU); Procurement process of projects i.e. expression of interest (EOI),tendering etc.; Disputes, arbitration, competitions and copy rights; Handling of legal matters;Conference with solicitors and attendance in public court of law.

References:1. Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, GOI.

2. Indian Contract Act, 1872, GOI.

3. Sengupta, B.K. (1994), “Planning Legislation and Professional Practice”, Institute of TownPlanners, India.

4. Weihrich, Heinz and Koontz Harnold (2007), “Essentials of Management”, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – IV)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPD 654: THESISCredit: 5-0-20

The main objectives of preparing a thesis is to provide an opportunity to each student to

undertake an independent study/research to explore in depth and to develop a subject of his/her

own choice demonstrating the ability to use effectively the tools of independent investigation

and judgment. The theme of the thesis should offer scope to adopt a fresh approach in

formulating a concept of developing a methodology, effective and useful in the realm of urban

planning. Each student shall prepare thesis on a selected topic under the supervision of a guide.

Both thesis topic and guide shall be approved by BOC.

There will be two stages of reviews in internal jury before the submission.

1. Preliminary analysis of data

2. Draft review including plans/proposals.

The submission will be in the form of a report, well illustrated by maps, drawings, charts,

sketches, photographs, etc. The External Viva-voce examination should be though the external

Examiners i.e. outside the Faculty.

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M. Tech. (Urban Planning) (Two Years) (Semester – IV)(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

SPF 655 EDUCATIONAL TOUR

Audit Course

Each student shall be required to go for educational tour to different places in the country.

The duration and places/organizations to be visited, and teacher incharge for the tour shall be

decided by BOC from time to time. The objective of the Educational tour is to expose the

students to various Planning & Development organizations and specialized projects.

The students shall submit the report in summary format (20 pages) of the tour regarding

organizations/offices/projects visited. The Tour report shall be evaluated through Viva-Voce by

the teacher Incharge/s.

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