Age-Friendly River Ghats: Bridging Heritage, Accessibility, and Universal Design
Public spaces shape social life, yet for older adults, accessibility is a matter of dignity and participation rather than convenience.
International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture  is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2023 that focuses on all major issues related to environmental planning and development including environmental …
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Prof. Viswanadha Kumar Giduturi, Head of the Department
Professor of Architecture, Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh, India,
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Public spaces shape social life, yet for older adults, accessibility is a matter of dignity and participation rather than convenience.
Museums have evolved from conventional spaces of display into dynamic environments that promote learning, cultural exchange, and public engagement.
Despite abundant rainfall, Indian metropolitan centres, including Pune, face severe water crises due to inadequate stormwater management.
Rapid and unplanned urbanisation replacing the natural flood absorbing formations has caused socio-economic disruption and vulnerability.
Riparian zones play a crucial role in maintaining watershed health by providing ecosystem services such as water filtration, erosion control, biodiversity conservation, and aesthetic and cultural benefits to surrounding communities.
Urban surface runoff management encompasses strategies aimed at regulating rainwater flow, reducing urban flooding, enhancing groundwater recharge, and contributing to disaster risk mitigation for sustainable urban development.