Presentation by:
Latha Chhetri
Dy. Chief Urban Designer
Urban Planning & Development Division,
DUDES, MoWHS
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1. More than 50 % of the population would be living
in urban areas by 2020
2. No. of declared Thromdes:
- Dzongkhag thromde ‘A’ - 04
- Dzongkhag thromde’B’ - 18
- Proposed Yenlang throm - 07
- Commercial centre
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(not approved by
parliament)
(only technical support
from MoWHS)
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National Land Commission not able to issue
Lagthrams to beneficiaries of Land Pooling
Schemes.
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Criticism from public for not being able to
implement the plans.
Revision of the plans due to delay in
implementation.
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- Illegal or unauthorized constructions due to
prolonged moratoriums.
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Housing crunch leading to unsafe, unhygienic
environment and social issues.
Budget constraints for the implementation of
the plans as urban amenities are capital
intensive and establishment of a planned town
entail investment on solid waste management,
water treatment systems and sanitation,
drainage, sewerage, open space management
etc. apart from roads and footpaths.
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Approved Plans deviated frequently during
implementation.
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Constructions without any approval process
or designs.
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Drying of Water sources e.g, Mongar &
Damphu in Tsirang (are severely hit).
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Land slides, Flash floods and storms because
of intense and extreme weather events.
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Temperatures are rising and heat stress
becoming major problem for plants, animals
and people.
Forest fires.
Spread of diseases like malaria, typhoid,
diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera etc.
Can our urban areas, we and our existing level of
knowledge cope with this situation as it is already
unfolding?
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Making Public aware of the seriousness of
the unfolding situation.
Creating green areas and buffers in and
around the urban areas.
Preserving and protecting the slopes and ecofragile areas.
Conserving water and its catchment areas.
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Developing an efficient and safe public
transport system.
Creation and implementation of climate
sensitive designs.
Using energy efficient and non toxic materials
for construction.
Managing and recycling the wastes.
Preparing for the disaster - warning systems
in place.
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Major commitment and political will towards
Public space, slopes and eco fragile area
conservation, Water Conservation, Recycling
and Public transport.
“The degree to which such change will impact on people and
economic life will be directly proportionate to the quality and level
of ‘climate adaptive design’ undertaken.”
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‘Climate change adaptation’ policy and practice
for the urban areas.
Motivate local governments to include climate
protection and adaptation in their planning
practices.
Moderate action is not a viable option – Drastic
or radical measures is an option if the problem
is taken seriously.
Economically, the cost should be confronted
immediately. Not confronting now will be much
more expensive.
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Ascertain resources allocation along with the
approval of Plans.
Establish Regional Planning Offices.
Appointment of Urban Planners & Architects in
each Dzongkhag.
Local governments to be well equipped for
disaster mitigation.
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