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Defining the problem  Programming and the analysis of site and user  Schematic design and the preliminary cost estimate  Developed design and detailed costing  Contract documents  Bidding and contracting  Construction Occupation and management Reciting these stages make them sound logical and linear, but the recital is only conventional; the real process is looping and cyclical. Knowledge of a later phase influences conduct of an earlier one, and early decisions are later re-worked. Site design is a process of learning in which a coherent system of form, client, program, and site gradually emerges. Even after decisions are made and building begins- even after the site is occupied-the feedback from experiences continues to modify the plan.

“Urban Governance (and decentralization) is an enabling framework to fight against inequalities and poverty to achieve the Millennium development goals and for the economic, social and cultural development of the society, country and most important the human rights of the different societies.  Rapid urbanization, the scarcity of suitable jobs and the short comings of city planning and management are some of the causes behind the urbanization (slums and squatter relating directly) of poverty in one sense whereas in the terms of less development, poor mobilization, scarcity of food and weak local government is the biggest challenges in this today’s world perspective.  Urban growth is potentially positive if it brings sufficient economic empowerment to generate the employment and revenues needed as well as food security for the future purpose and the present scenario lack on these issues as well. The people living in the world with seven billion population shows that there will

There are various methods to control the traffic congestion. However, it depends upon the growth of the cities. Providing different roads or routes for different types of traffic.  Providing the movements of vehicles by making one-way traffic. Creating car parks and bike parks or side-bays at convenient places along the road. Providing terminal bus stops. Providing parking places in the shopping, commercial and recreational centre.  Providing incentives to the landowners so that the nearby land can be used for parking.

The issue of institutional capacity building is currently being raised in many areas of urban policy and planning throughout the world. Capable urban management and planning institutions require wise use of knowledge, skills and resources to fulfill public responsibilities.  However, among developing countries, especially those with strong population growth, or in countries in transition, such as in the case of African, middle east and few Asian countries, the institutional framework and capacity of these institutions are insufficient to deal with accumulated problems of urban growth. (Photo credit: Google) Haphazard growth, Kathmandu Why is institutional capacity lacking in developing countries? Fragmented institutional framework: It has been long argued that plans are ignored or not implemented, mainly due to government structure, where planning is placed in a separate department and not linked to other line-function departments or the budgeting process. The instituti

Translating the goals of sustainable development into the urban sector is complex, particularly when compared to the more straightforward urban planning practices of “predict and provide”, which has characterized traditional planning practices in the past.  The complexity and interdependence of the issues and challenges related to sustainable development can only, however, be effectively addressed if a strategic framework for sustainable development is employed in urban planning. Such a strategic framework would include the multiple concerns and demands of social cohesion and equity, gender equality, crime, safety, health, heritage and, of course, the environment. This would result in the imperative use of cross-sector programs and multi-criteria methods of analysis and appraisal for making the most effective decisions.  This plethora of demands also poses institutional challenges as this approach often confronts obstacles related to silo thinking by powerful sectors/agen

Case Study Though there are many existing legislative measures to preserve heritage property within the Kathmandu Valley but the legislative measures are own self  hasn’t implemented by itself in some cases and i think the legislative measures didn’t went for addressing the privately owned traditional building which should be preserved by the municipality itself in his own area to save such historical buildings and vernacular architecture. The World Heritage Property within the Kathmandu Valley is probable one of the most important structure in the world comprising of seven Monument Zones, each with specific management requirements. Each Monument Zone contributes to the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage Property. However , the threat to each Zone is different in form and degree. Though there was an Integrated Management Plan which was introduced to safe guard the historical traditional building, but also it has many drawbacks. it didn’t addressed to privatel

The octagonal pavilion is a unique architecture as well as to restore the construction techniques which was done at that time to make a city beautiful. This kind of structures help us to understand our construction technology and material as well as the aesthetic concept of making city look more attracted. SitalPati, Palpa, Nepal The salient features:  Sitalpati, a famous public now  pavilion  ,built by Khadga Shamsher.    It is a unique mid 20th century modern architectural structure located at Palpa.   It has been influenced by Mughal architecture. The pavilion is a public place for visitors. Due to the central location, as well as its proximity to additional features such as nearby  restaurants , parking and prime location, it is an extremely popular for a diverse communities. The most prominent landmark of the city. Often affectionately  referred  to by its admiring fans as “ weird ” or “offbeat”, the  pavilion's  eccentric  appearance  fits in v