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Open Defecation: A Coda of Geospatial differentiation by British India?

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

Swacch Bharat? A pan India mission launched with political support at the centre is a novel effort. But to eradicate open defecation from a society whose foundation is still influenced by Manu Smriti, sanitation pipes need to be dug deep.  Continue reading →

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The New Technological Frontier: Equal Mobility for All

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

New computing technology and real time digital representations of our built environment allow us to redefine the automobile. Will this new technology lift the barriers of mobility and give equal opportunities for living, working and leisure to all? Google is … Continue reading →

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The implementation gap- the case of accessibility instruments

Posted on June 20, 2014 by

Accessibility is an essential feature of a well-functioning city or urban region. In particular, the concept of accessibility provides a framework for understanding the reciprocal relationships between land use and the transportation system. Accessibility, however, encapsulates more than a measure … Continue reading →

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