Introduction: Continuously changing urban conditions

Developing an Integrated and Contextualized Planning and Design Framework for Livable Patterns of Urbanization in Chennai

This article analyses the urban conditions of Chennai, India, and takes a critical look at its planning framework by considering four main aspects: the ecological structures, urban morphology, mobility, and livability. To do so, the article examines policy documents, urban form, public perceptions, and daily mobility patterns. Specific attention...