Aithal, Bharath H.,

Urban growth patterns in India : spatial analysis for sustainable development / Bharath Aithal, T.V. Ramachandra. - 1 online resource

Includes index.

"This book uses spatio-temporal analysis methods to understand urbanization in Indian cities and explain the concept and impact of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). It creates a GHG footprint for Indian cities and engages in a discussion about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Smart Cities initiatives within an Indian context. Highlighting some of the best practices and tools being used for modelling urban growth through case studies, the book is useful to those interested in using new technologies and methods for data collection and problem solving. It focuses on the major environmental issues in India, which are prevalent in most developing countries"--

9780367225216 0367225212 9781000045420 1000045420 9781000045406 1000045404 9781000045413 1000045412 9780429275319 0429275315

10.1201/9780429275319 doi


City planning--Statistical methods.--India
Land use--India.
Sustainable development--India.
Cities and towns--Growth.
LAW / Environmental
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development
TECHNOLOGY / Environmental Engineering & Technology

HT169.I4

307.1/4160954