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INTRODUCTION The paper deals with the worsening condition of the environment in Kathmandu Valley. It gives an analysis of the transformation of the Valley; and identifies the causes that have helped to sustain its ecology and social system. It tries to address how its identity and character have survived so far. The Valley is urbanizing…

October 2009 Abstract The paper explores the characteristics of an inclusive city. It tries to show the relationship of inclusiveness with what makes a city more sustainable. It highlights some of the problems of sustainable urban designs; and explores the potentials of an inclusive city in making development more sustainable. It also shows the ways…

Through this book, Dr. Jibgar Joshi, a renowned scholar and professional with rich experience, offers among other things, a language and tools for talking cities and understanding the process of planning, forming and developing cities in the present context. I have known Jibgar for more than four decades. He has over the years kept himself…

1.              Introduction and Overview The pace of urbanization, estimated to be four percent per annum, is highest in Nepal among the countries of South Asia[. This has led to economic growth. The contribution of the urban sector to GDP is increasing fast. Cities compete in attracting investments, however, they are suffering from an acute shortage…

The new book Urban Planning in Nepal –Approaching Sustainability-authored by Dr. Jibgar Joshi, a renowned personality in the field of sustainable development and urban planning, could directly facilitate Nepali decision makers as they work out ways to develop various settlements in the country as per the spirit of federalism and modern engineering. The book, in…

It has become clear that urbanization is inevitable. With this, our planning approach has become mostly urban. There is a growing significance of urban development in Nepal.  The field of urban planning extended with the growing issues and challenges of urbanization. Human activities take place mostly in urban areas; and affect the environment.  Urban planning…

(Source:Sahari Bikas Vol. 11, No. 19. pp. 32-33, 2011) Introduction This short paper deals with how cities in Nepal should respond to the emerging climate change issues. Within a short period, urban policy has undergone many changes in the process of being aligned to the changing needs and priorities of national development. Starting with a…

R. C. Sharma (ed). South Asian Urban Experience, Criterion Publicaton, 1988. pp. 211 – 221 The main objective of this paper is to develop an adequate urban strategy in the context of Kathmandu. The first section identifies the role that Kathmandu should be playing in the national urban system. This is followed by the identification…

  Introduction For the purpose of this paper, the word “governance” is used to mean how the Nepali society as a whole and the people at large are being governed and served by the players of governance. The paper aims to relate it with constitution, rebuilding and international relations in the context of availing essential…