Ananaya Pathak

UP4051

PUP23031

This research explores the relevance and application of form-based regulations in Indian cities by examining global case studies and deeply analyzing Delhi’s urban fabric. It critiques the limitations of India’s current zoning practices and proposes a contextual, character-sensitive regulatory approach. Using a Land–Built–Regulation framework, the study categorizes urban areas by typology and development patterns, highlighting gaps between regulation and lived form. The report recommends a spectrum-based model tailored to diverse Indian urban conditions, emphasizing the integration of public-private realms, street character, and built form. Ultimately, it aims to guide more inclusive, flexible, and identity-driven urban development strategies for India.


Report Content

Introduction and The Need of the Study

Aim, Objectives, Scopes, Research Questions and The Historical Evolution of Forms Worldwide

Case Study: Paris and Barcelona

Case Study: New York and Copenhagen

Case Study: South Bombay and Delhi

Formation of the Matrix having the Factors Identified from the Case Studies and then Analyzing them into the Parts of Delhi (Rohini)

Analyzing the Parts of Delhi through the Matrix Created (Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden)

Analyzing the Parts of Delhi through the Matrix Created (Chandni Chowk and Dwarka)

Analyzing the Parts of Delhi through the Matrix Created (Lutyens's Delhi and Saket)

Strategic Context Sensitive Form-Based Regulations in India and Charting the Way Forward for the Indian urban Form