| Author | Sheikh, Ayub Tariq |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-91-31 |
| Subject(s) | Community development, Urban--Pakistan--Lahore
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of the Degree of Master of Science |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-91-31 |
| Abstract | Rap id growth of population in Metropolitan cities of Asia has
resulted in spatial expansion of these urban areas. Planning and
development agencies have attempted to control/guide these spatial
expansions , using various available planning tools , lil<e zoning,
Land use regulations, large scale acquisition of l and, incentives
for deve1opment . But in many cases they fai1ed to achieve the
desired pattern of development due to one reason or the other.
This study covers an a rea where economic policies were
implemented without giving consideration to spatial, physical
planning and environmental characteristics of the area . This has
resulted in residential and commercial development subsequent to
the industrial development in a flood prone area. Later on
inadequate provision of housing to the urban poor in planned
housing deve1opment and constant negligence of the responsible
agencies , even the deve1opment in the study area was c 1ear1 y
opposite to the desired growth direction of t he city , i . e ., southern s ide of the city, has provided an impetus to the
unauthorized development activities in the area .
The neglected but needy people were left to the only option,
which was obviously favorable to them for cheaper land ; being
located in flood hazard area , and close to job; being located close
to potential employment centers, to settle in an un favor able area
not suitable for development .
This has resulted in rapid expansion of the built up area of
Shahdara , crossing administrative boundaries , penetrating into
another district. Obviously the increase in built up area means
increase in flood damage potential and flood vulnerability of the
area . It has been anticipated that this situation would be further
exacerbated in future and would cause extensive damage, l T
appropriate planning measures (non-structural measures) are not
adopted in addition to the flood protection measures (structural
measures).
The Scenarios have been used to describe the possible outcomes
with and without implementing planning measures. Re commendations
have been made to minimize the sufferings of the peop1e and to
achieve homogeneous development in the metropolitan area of Lahore . |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-91-31 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Robinson, Ira. M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef ;Sheng, Yap Kioe ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |
