Focusing on the problems of existing mega-cities is only a stop-gap solution. The argument is that in the present mode of development, the countryside has been largely neglected as cities become 'the exclusive focus of development,' compelling those in the rural areas to migrate to the city in search of better opportunities. This has resulted in a massive population explosion in most cities in the developing world, which
sustainable development reflects the view that land is a resource that must be preserved for future generation. There has been an increasing demand on land and its resources for shelter, food, better living conditions and an improved market economy. Land is the basic source of material wealth and a commodity that is always affected by the forces of demand and supply so it has a crucial importance and requires effective administration and management to support sustainable development [1]. Land administration
for expansion of cities are required to alleviate meet the residents' demands has always been one of the goals of urban planning. Hence, attention to physical development, as a necessity in urban development programs, model plays an important role in strengthening the cultural, social and physical aspects of urbanization. Land use and land cover changes can be considered as a result beginning dynamic humanof human exploitation of natural resources
masses. In English language the word “tribes” appeared in the sixteenth century and denoted a community which claimed descent from a common ancestor. This chapter attempts to give an insight into the tribal studies in national and international level. The review of the preceding important studies on the socio-economic status of the tribal in national and international level is relevant for understanding the specifications of the situations in Kalrayan Hills of Salem District, Tamil Nadu. This chapter
delivering peri-urban land and attached properties for public purpose in the study area. The findings of the study ascertain that the problems associated with the legal, technical and institutional aspects of compulsory land acquisition in Modjo town peri-urban land valuation and compensation are numerous and the practices are full of inconsistencies, unfairness, and are not standardized. There are procedural problems in implementing the law regarding compulsorily acquiring land such as lack of advance
The "Land Question" is fundamental to thinking about how to respond to various spatial and socio-economic problems. Discuss how two existing (not imagined) cities have responded to the "Land Question" through its urban planning policies and strategies. Then, propose two or three principles which you think urban planners should follow in responding to the "Land Question" today. Introduction 200 Tokyo 500 situation redevelopment tool in Japan short analysis Principles balance public and private
The Land Acquisition Act (LAA) 1894 had provided grounds for all government acquisition of land for public purposes. The first land acquisition law was accomplished in 1824 during the British raj; this law underwent several changes and evolved as LAA in 1894. After Independence the Government of India adopted LAA 1894. The law was placed in the concurrent list i.e., both Centre and State could make laws governing land acquisition. However, in case of a conflict between the central and state law
priority to urban development due to rapid urbanization and to reach rapid economic growth. In large cities or mega cities they are used to be the centres for many economic activities and opportunities which attracts outsiders for various purposes like education, employment, better infrastructure and so on. But the major issue these cities face the land resource management for the entire city development. Colombo, the capital of sri lanka, has let go a big extant of its valuable land for about 50% of
For hundreds of years, the agricultural sector has been connected with production of essential food crops, being the main source of livelihood for many people. The fundamental role of agriculture in economic development of many countries around the world has long been recognized (Alston and Pardey 2014). A stable agricultural sector ensures a nation of food security, preventing malnourishment that traditionally has been believed to be one of the major problems in developing countries (Shetty 2015)
corporations.” (Carder, n.d.). So here I present the story of how a multinational, Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary) destructed the Niger Delta and the lives of the Ogoni People. Nigeria was a British Colony till the 1960s and all of Nigeria’s natural resources were controlled by the British. Native Nigerians never got a share of their own wealth. But after gaining