GIS Making Cities More Livable
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Cities are the hubs where culture, commerce, innovation, and human interaction thrive. With the massive shift toward city living, the concept of “livability” has become central to discussions around urban planning, public policy, and sustainable development. But what exactly makes a city livable?
Quicker & effective response to the customer’s power outages in today’s ever-changing environment is key to achieving AEML’s primary goal of enhanced customer satisfaction.
GIS helps architects and urban designers by providing detailed geographic and spatial data, crucial for large scale projects. It aids in identifying spaces with specific attributes, enabling informed decision-making and efficient resource use.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have proven to be a powerful tool when combined with field survey techniques for enhancing health services management in various states. GIS facilitates the improvement of accessibility, resource allocation, and decision-making processes within healthcare systems.
Floods are a natural occurrence in water bodies, essential for maintaining balance in nature. However, the increasing frequency of floods has raised concerns due to climate change, shifts in rainfall patterns, soil erosion leading to siltation, and the impacts of unplanned development in river areas.
GIS-based urban planning can immensely contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat. GIFT City is a shining example of the use of GIS in the planning, execution, and management of an urban body.
As per the Global Livability Index of 2024, five Indian cities figured on the list comprising 173 across the world. Indian megacities Delhi and Mumbai tied for 141st place with a score of 60.2 out of 100. They were followed by Chennai (59.9), Ahmedabad (58.9), and Bengaluru (58.7).
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