TY  - BOOK
AU  - Swain, Deepak Kumar (PUP21088)
AU  - Adhvaryu, Bhargav (Guide)
TI  - Analysis of urban spatial structure in major Indian cities (a study of Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai) (Softcopy is also available)
U1  - P TH-2825 
PY  - 2023///
N1  - Table of contents
Undertaking  i
Certificate   iii
Acknowledgments  v
Abstract   vii
Executive Summary   ix
Table of contents   xxvii
List of Figures   xxxv
List of tables   xli
List of Abbreviations   xlv
1 Introduction   1
1.1 Background   1
1.1.1 What is Spatial Structure (SS)?     1
1.1.2 What is Urban Spatial Structure (USS)?   1
1.1.3 Why study the evolution of a city's Spatial Structure (SS)?   3
1.1.4 The Theoretical Framework   4
1.1.5 Basic Concepts   6
1.2 The Urbanization Scenario  9
1.2.1 International Context   9
1.2.2 Indian Context   10
1.2.3 Indian Cities Growth and the Types of Issues   11
1.2.4 Regulatory Structures   12
1.2.5 Evidence that "Horizontal Growth" is a trend   14
1.3 Need for Study in the Indian Context   16
1.3.1 Trends and Patterns from the Last Three Decades in India   16
1.3.2 Dynamics of Urban Growth in India   18
1.3.3 Future Urban Growth Scenarios   18
2 Research Framework  20
2.1 Research Questions   20
2.2 Research Gaps   21
2.3 Aim  22
2.4 Objectives  23
2.5 Scope   23
2.6 Limitations   23
2.7 Study Utility   24
2.8 Expected Outcomes  24
2.9 Research Methodology   24
3 Literature Review   28
3.1 Synopsis   28
3.2 The Layout of a City   28
3.2.1 City Operations   28
3.2.2 The Effect of urban spatial structures   29
3.2.3 Fundamental Contextual Variables   29
3.2.4 Cityscape's Land Market   29
3.3 Recognizing unproductive growth patterns   29
3.3.1 The Claims   30
3.3.2 Urban Population Densities and Mobility Patterns   30
3.3.3 Real Estate Market and the General Public   30
3.3.4 Development of Land Resources and Changes in Use   30
3.3.5 The Physical and Intangible Assets   30
3.3.6 Technological Developments   31
3.3.7 Widespread Transit Systems   31
3.3.8 Happenings in Suburbia that Are Auto-Oriented   31
3.3.9 Urban Decay and Quality of Life   31
3.3.10 The Claim's Resolution   31
3.4 Preventing Sprawl: A Prescription   32
3.5 The Literature Review's Doctrines   32
3.5.1 Sprawl’s Detrimental Consequences   32
3.5.2 Valuations and Privileges   32
4 Selection and Profile of Cities   33
4.1 Criteria for Selection   33
4.2 Criteria for Consideration   34
4.3 Profile of Cities   36
4.3.1 Planning Area - 1: Ahmedabad   36
4.3.2 Planning Area - 2: Jaipur   43
4.3.3 Planning Area - 3: Bhubaneswar   51
4.3.4 Planning Area - 4: Chennai   57
4.3.5 Planning Area - 5: Bangalore   62
4.3.6 Planning Area - 6: Mumbai   67
5 Research Design   74
5.1 Bases for Simplifying Urban Spatial Structure Models   74
5.2 Density Gradients (Dx)   75
5.3 Dispersion index (ρ)   77
5.4 Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI  78
5.5 Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel)   79
6 Data Collection   81
6.1 Data   81
6.1.1 Time Series Population Data   81
6.1.2 GIS Data   81
6.1.3 Landuse Landcover Classification (LULC)   81
6.2 Data Checklist   82
6.2.1 Planning Area 1: Ahmedabad   82
6.2.2 Planning Area 2: Jaipur   85
6.2.3 Planning Area 3: Bhubaneswar   88
6.2.4 Planning Area 4: Chennai   91
6.2.5 Planning Area 5: Bangalore   94
6.2.6 Planning Area 6: Mumbai   97
7 Data Pre - Processing   101
8 Urban Spatial Structure Analysis of Indian Cities   108
8.1 Ahmedabad Urban Spatial Structure Analysis  108
8.1.1 Ahmedabad Density Gradients (Dx)   112
8.1.2 Ahmedabad Dispersion Index (ρ)   118
8.1.3 Ahmedabad Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI)   124
8.1.4 Ahmedabad Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 128
8.2 Jaipur Urban Spatial Structure Analysis   129
8.2.1 Jaipur Density Gradients (Dx)   132
8.2.2 Jaipur Dispersion Index (ρ)   136
8.2.3 Jaipur Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI)   138
8.2.4 Jaipur Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 142
8.3 Bhubaneswar Urban Spatial Structure Analysis   143
8.3.1 Bhubaneswar Density Gradients (Dx)   146
8.3.2 Bhubaneswar Dispersion Index (ρ)   150
8.3.3 Bhubaneswar Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI)   153
8.3.4 Bhubaneswar Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 157
8.4 Chennai Urban Spatial Structure Analysis   158
8.4.1 Chennai Density Gradients (Dx)   161
8.4.2 Chennai Dispersion Index (ρ)   165
8.4.3 Chennai Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI  168
8.4.4 Chennai Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 172
8.5 Bangalore Urban Spatial Structure Analysis   173
8.5.1 Bangalore Density Gradients (Dx)   176
8.5.2 Bangalore Dispersion Index (ρ)   180
8.5.3 Bangalore Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI)   183
8.5.4 Bangalore Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 187
8.6 Mumbai Urban Spatial Structure Analysis   188
8.6.1 Mumbai Density Gradients (Dx)   191
8.6.2 Mumbai Dispersion Index (ρ)   195
8.6.3 Mumbai Rusk Sprawl Index (RSI)   198
8.6.4 Mumbai Concentration - Deconcentration Measure (H and Hrel) 202
9 Comparative Framework of Analysis in Indian Cities  203
9.1 Population Density Gradients in Indian Cities   204
9.2 Average Density and Land Consumption in Indian Cities   210
9.3 Average Land Consumption Per Capita in Indian Cities   210
9.4 Density Profile of Indian Cities   211
9.5 Population By Distance to Center of Gravity or the CBD   217
9.6 Average Distance per Capita to the CBD   218
9.7 Relationship Between Average Distance per Person to the CBD and Built- Up Area 219
9.8 Dispersion Index of Indian Cities   220
9.9 Spatial Structure of Six Indian Cities   221
9.10 Measuring Sprawl in Indian Cities Using Scatter Technique   223
10 Recommendations and Conclusion   225
10.1 Recommendations   225
10.1.1 Urban Sprawl   225
10.2 The Density Gradients, Compactness and Sprawl   227
10.3 Enhancing Urban Spatial Dynamics: Strategies for Policy Measures and
Effective Management Techniques  228
10.3.1 Curbing Urban Sprawl: Managing Demand and Promoting Infill Development   229
10.3.2 Reducing Land Waste: Discouraging Idle and Fragmented Land Use 229
10.3.3 Simplifying Revitalization Processes: Enabling Easy and Facilitated Redevelopment   230
10.3.4 Levying Taxes on Unproductive Land: Property Taxation Measures for Vacant and Underutilized Parcels   231
10.3.5 Maximizing Land Value: Harnessing the Benefits of Transferable Development Rights (TDR)   232
10.3.6 Facilitating Phased Development: Encouraging Step-by-Step Execution   233
10.3.7 Harmonizing Development Efforts: Leveraging Macro and
Micro-Level Plans as Coherent Guidelines   234
10.3.8 Relaxation in Development Control Regulations (DCR);
Buildings and Planning Standards   234
10.3.9 Choosing City Life: Promoting Awareness and Offering
Incentives for Inner-City Residency   235
10.3.10 Decentralized Planning: Nurturing Development at Local Levels 236
10.3.11 Location-Driven Rent Reforms: Navigating Rental Challenges with a Place-Based Approach   237
10.3.12 Urban Development Blueprint: Optimizing City Structures, Land Use, and Transportation Planning   238
10.3.13 Striking the Right Balance: Regulatory Measures for Efficient Urban Density   239
10.3.14 Ensuring Urban Order: Monitoring Spatial Structures and Regulatory Environment   240
10.3.15 Land Banking: Implementing Tools for Promoting, Preserving
and Protecting Landuse and Development  241
10.4 Conclusion   244
References   246
Appendix 1: Literature Review   xxi
Appendix 2: Census Database   xxv

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