CONTENTS Abstract Acknowledgment 1. Introduction 1.1. Thesis Statement 1.2. Need For Study 1.3. Aim 1.4. Objective 1.5. Scope And Limitations 1.6. Methodology 2. Case: Tourist Town Of Mcleodganj, Dharamshala 2.1. Site Profile 2.1.1. Historical Background 2.1.2. Topography And Landscape 2.1.3. Demographics 2.1.4. Socio-Culture 2.1.5. Strengths And Opportunities 2.1.6. Issues And Threats 2.2. Existing Development Controls And Regulations 2.2.1. URDPFI Guidelines And Consideration For Development On Hills 2.2.2. Development Plan Regulations And Guidelines For Dharamshala Planning Area 2.3. Site Documentation And Analysis 2.3.1. Town Level Mapping And Analysis (1:2000) 2.3.2. Site Plan (1:1000), Site Profile Sections And Site Imagery 2.3.3. Area Based Documentation And Analysis (1:1000) 2.3.4. Detail Area Level Mapping And Analysis (1:200) 2.4. Proposal 2.4.1. Town Level Urban Design Strategies And Proposals(1:2000) 2.4.2. Area Level Guidelines And Demonstrations (1:1000) 2.4.3. Detail Area Design Strategies And Solutions (1:200) 2.5. Appendix 2.5.1. National Level Norms And Guidelines