India, one of the fastest-growing economies, is aspiring to become a US$40 trillion by 2047. However, rapidly urbanizing Indian cities are also increasingly facing climate change-induced risks like urban flooding and heat stress. Such emerging shocks and vulnerabilities of cities are often accentuated due to legacy gaps and a lack of quality infrastructure planning. To overcome such challenges, land use linked city infrastructure planning provides a crucial framework for delivering quality infrastructure considering different spatial hierarchies.
This CIP studio will delve into the theoretical and pragmatic aspects of urban infrastructure in relation to land use planning and approaches to mainstream climate resilience in Indian cities. Students will work in teams to investigate issues to develop a citywide integrated perspective for strategic Infrastructure investments. The studio will host a series of expert input lectures and exposure visits to good practices.
The studio’s final output will propose immediate, mid-term and long-term strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure development for an Indian city. Students will be acquainted with guiding frameworks to systematically assess, identify, and prioritize quality infrastructure investment proposals. The studio will also offer an opportunity to present the final recommendations before city leaders.
Studio Unit
Need to prepare integrated City Infrastructure Plans in Indian cities
Studio Introduction
AMC Budget Analysis
Sector-specific City Infrastructure Plans and Pilot Projects
City Infrastructure Investment Plan (CIIP) and Phasing
