Smarter Economy
03:00 PM, 4th November, 2013
Presented by: Antara Tandon, Kanika Jain, Avinav Malhotra, Aditi Gupta
Advisor: Madhav Raman
Advisor: Madhav Raman
“Cities are the powerhouses of the economy” Edward Glaeser Cities have been centers of economic activity since their inception. They are an agglomeration of people, activity, opportunity and ideas, which are subject to physical dimensions of space. Urban economics focuses on these spatial relationships to understand the economic motivations underlying the formation, functioning, development and management of cities. In this seminar we explore linkages between economics and city form. As students of architecture we identify how the city’s spatial structure impacts economy and efficiency; or vice versa. India is witnessing large scale urbanization, pressing the need for efficient management of the limited resources. Our research is thus classified into size and density, land management, service management and social development. Through the aforementioned categories, this seminar explores planning decisions, policies and organizational framework that have an economic impact on the city. The location of industries for example influences the city demographic, urban form and transport networks. This seminar looks into the case of Delhi in particular, basing examples in its context. The analysis keeps in mind the need for socio-economic development and to remain inclusive, which is reflected in decisions taken by policy makers and communities. The choice to implement a decision may have one of two consequences, but nevertheless should be aimed towards positive change. |