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Habitat And Urbanisation

Informal food vendors and their role in the food and nutrition security of low-income workers in Bandung City, Indonesia

This research is part of a process of evidence generation to help protect and improve the food systems of the urban poor in the city of Bandung, in a period of rapid urbanisation and modernisation. It focuses on the role of street food vendors and informal food providers, who have a contested place in the city’s growth.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2019
Ronnie S Natawidjaja, Hepi Hapsari, Dindin Makhmudin, Irlan A Rum, Hanny Sulistyoningrum, William Vorley
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Tags:
Food Security, Nutrition, Informal Sector, Urbanisation, Indonesia
Habitat And Urbanisation

Better cities, better world: a handbook on local governments self-assessments

The planet is becoming increasingly urban. In many ways, the urbanization wave and the unprecedented urban growth of the past 20 years have created a sense of urgency and an impetus for change.

Publication Date: 
30/07/2019
Catherine Farvacque-Vitkovic, Mihaly Kopanyi
The World Bank
Tags:
Urbanisation, Urban Management, Urban Finance, India, Global
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding EC for a construction project by M/s Draganstone Realty, Kerala, 30/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjeev S J, President, Environmental Protection and Research Council Vs State of Kerala dated 30/07/2019 regarding Environment Clearance (EC) for a construction project by M/s Draganstone Realty Pvt. Ltd. obtained by concealing facts about the actual built up area. Report from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) said that EC was granted on June 2018, which has since expired and the new application is still pending.

Judgement Date: 
30/07/2019
Tags:
Construction Industry, Environment Clearance (EC), Kerala, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions on the Mall Road, Himachal Pradesh, 25/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rakesh Kumar Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 25/07/2019 regarding illegal construction on the Mall Road, Shimla at Bridge View Hotel between the nallah flowing between the hotel and Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Shimla. The report by the Director, Town and Country Planning Department stated that illegal construction could not be demolished as the matter was pending before the Additional District Judge, Shimla.

Judgement Date: 
25/07/2019
Tags:
Urban Encroachments, Shimla (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Urban Planning, Municipal Corporations, Himachal Pradesh
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal construction by DDA in a green belt, Mayapuri, Delhi, 25/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jitender Dhir Vs Unin of India & Others dated 25/07/2019 regarding illegal construction by the Delhi Development Authority in the area recorded as green belt in Mayapuri, Delhi despite objection of the Deputy Conservator of Forest on 03.12.2015.

Judgement Date: 
25/07/2019
Tags:
Forests, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Green Spaces, Forest Encroachments, Court, Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
Habitat And Urbanisation

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Urban homeless population in the country, 24/07/2019

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Urban homeless population in the country, 24/07/2019. As per Census 2011, the total number of houseless urban household in India is 2,56,896. The State/UT-wise details are attached at Annexure-I.

Publication Date: 
24/07/2019
Rajya Sabha
Tags:
Housing, Urbanisation, India, Statistics, Parliament
Habitat And Urbanisation

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Evictions due to demolition of slums, 24/07/2019

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Evictions due to demolition of slums, 24/07/2019. “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) component under PMAY(U) Mission mandates to use land as a resource for providing houses to slum dwellers.

Publication Date: 
24/07/2019
Rajya Sabha
Tags:
Slums, Slum Demolition, India, Statistics, Parliament
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding threat to mangroves along Chapora river, Bardez, Goa, 23/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sagardeep Sirsaikar Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 23/07/2019.

Judgement Date: 
23/07/2019
Tags:
Goa, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Mangroves, Chapora, Rivers
Habitat And Urbanisation

Agglomeration, urbanization and employment growth in Ghana: evidence from an industry-district panel

In this paper the impact of various agglomerative forces on employment growth in Ghanaian manufacturing is investigated, using data from two firm censuses, as well as population census and trade data.

Publication Date: 
22/07/2019
Andrew Kerr, Bruce McDougall
The World Bank
Tags:
Urbanisation, GDP, Unemployment, Ghana, Africa, Economy, Industry
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a highrise in Kasavanahalli Village, Bengaluru East taluk, Karnataka, 19/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of H. P. Rajanna Vs Union of india & Others dated 19/07/2019 regarding construction of highrise residential apartment project in municipal khata number 4131 comprised in Survey Nos. 61/2, 62 and 63/2, Kasavanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East taluk, Bengaluru District by Wonder Projects Development Pvt. Ltd. and Godrej Properties Ltd.

Judgement Date: 
19/07/2019
Tags:
Lakes, Urban Encroachments, Urban Habitat, Buildings, High Rise Building, Bangalore, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Water Resources, Karnataka

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