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...

Introduction: Continuously changing urban conditions