Environmental awareness and urban development

The book critically examines the various' environmental degradation aspects and suggests remedies for them in the form of either restoration or conservation. The global study identifies several ecological tragedies which have occurred in the various countries the world over. The ocean pollution by which several beautiful peaches have been spoiled, have exclusively been studied. Also the detailed studies of pollutions of Air, Noise and water and topics like wastes and population have been taken-up. A concern about the dwindling forests particularly of Asia and of dying animal species of Africa has been felt and measures for their protection have been envisaged. Also for the ridges, the rivers, the open spaces and the monuments various suggestions have been given
to preserve them in the most natural form. In the habitat part of the book the topics like pavement sleeping, illegal settlements, slums and squatters, rehabilitated colonies, villages, low cost housing, housing for the old and walled city settlements, have been studied and practical solutions have been suggested. The environment in context of the city life have been widely discussed in the chapters on- Development Controls, Bulk Services, Building Bye-laws, Fire Controls, Copying Environment, Concentrating Civic Services and role of Professionals for improvement of city life.