Thesis Chapters by Rija Joshi
Kathmandu valley is experiencing rapid population growth. Kathmandu valley had average growth rat... more Kathmandu valley is experiencing rapid population growth. Kathmandu valley had average growth rate of 4.63 percent in 2001 to 2011. The increasing population requires more resources and more land for settlement. Resulting to densification in the inner cities and expansion of settlement in the urban periphery. The amount of public open space is decreasing. In a traditional settlement, open spaces were planned and they were prioritised in the planning phase. But in the contemporary settlement such provision of open spaces is lesser and in most of the organically grown areas, it is negligible. The open spaces provided in the planned settlement such as land pooling projects fulfil the criteria from the bylaws but the functionality of these spaces is doubtful.
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Talks by Rija Joshi
Kathmandu valley is experiencing rapid population growth. Kathmandu valley had average growth rat... more Kathmandu valley is experiencing rapid population growth. Kathmandu valley had average growth rate of 4.63 percent in 2001 to 2011. The increasing population requires more resources and more land for settlement. Resulting to densification in the inner cities and expansion of settlement in the urban periphery. The amount of public open space is decreasing. In a traditional settlement, open spaces were planned and they were prioritised in the planning phase. But in the contemporary settlement such provision of open spaces is lesser and in most of the organically grown areas, it is negligible. The open spaces provided in the planned settlement such as land pooling projects fulfil the criteria from the bylaws but the functionality of these spaces is doubtful.
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Papers by Rija Joshi
Kasthamandap, a 7th-century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, and... more Kasthamandap, a 7th-century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, and religious significance, completely collapsed during the Gorkha earthquake of 25th April 2015. The initial reconstruction plans of Kasthamandap were not satisfactory, as they contradicted the traditional construction system. Therefore, the public protested against the proposals and insisted on using traditional methods and materials with community involvement for maintaining its value and originality. This paper focuses on challenges and discusses the learning of a community initiative in rebuilding Kasthamandap. The paper presents an exemplary participatory heritage rebuilding process, a learning to heritage reconstructions for the future.
Progress in Disaster Science, 2021
Kasthamandap, a 7th-century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, and... more Kasthamandap, a 7th-century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, and religious significance, completely collapsed during the Gorkha earthquake of 25th April 2015. The initial reconstruction plans of Kasthamandap were not satisfactory, as they contradicted the traditional construction system. Therefore, the public protested against the proposals and insisted on using traditional methods and materials with community involvement for maintaining its value and originality. This paper focuses on challenges and discusses the learning of a community initiative in rebuilding Kasthamandap. The paper presents an exemplary participatory heritage rebuilding process, a learning to heritage reconstructions for the future.
Kasthamandap, a 7th -century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, an... more Kasthamandap, a 7th -century structure, a traditional public rest house with social, cultural, and religious significance, completely collapsed during the Gorkha earthquake of 25th April 2015. The initial reconstruction plans of Kasthamandap were not satisfactory, as they contradicted the traditional construction system. Therefore, the public protested against the proposals and insisted on using traditional methods and materials with community involvement for maintaining its value and originality. This paper focuses on challenges and discusses the learning of a community initiative in rebuilding Kasthamandap. The paper presents an exemplary participatory heritage rebuilding process, a learning to heritage reconstructions for the future.
Progress in Disaster Science
Nepal Youth Journal, 2020
Nepal lies in seismically vulnerable zone and it is evident that
Nepal faces one major disaster (... more Nepal lies in seismically vulnerable zone and it is evident that
Nepal faces one major disaster (earthquake) every 50-80 years
therefore people have been coping with the earthquake since
the beginning of the settlement. Traditions and customs are
adapted with time according to challenges and experience
passed with generation to generation. Newari settlements are
one of the best examples of planned settlements. They have
developed their own techniques and knowledge to cope with
disasters and minimize the damage especially in building
construction techniques. We can observe unique features of
Newari settlements along with distinct practices developed with
time. Indigenous knowledge is helpful for the community but is
often forgotten, as these practices are not continued and not
passed on to new generations. Change in lifestyle and new
resources have led to forgetting indigenous knowledge, which
is a loss of age long processed knowledge, and understanding
specific to the location.
This paper tries to explore the indigenous knowledge prevailed
in Kathmandu valley specifically in a Newari settlement to
cope with the earthquake and associate it with the involvement
of youths for the continuity and support to the society in long
run.
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Thesis Chapters by Rija Joshi
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Talks by Rija Joshi
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Papers by Rija Joshi
Nepal faces one major disaster (earthquake) every 50-80 years
therefore people have been coping with the earthquake since
the beginning of the settlement. Traditions and customs are
adapted with time according to challenges and experience
passed with generation to generation. Newari settlements are
one of the best examples of planned settlements. They have
developed their own techniques and knowledge to cope with
disasters and minimize the damage especially in building
construction techniques. We can observe unique features of
Newari settlements along with distinct practices developed with
time. Indigenous knowledge is helpful for the community but is
often forgotten, as these practices are not continued and not
passed on to new generations. Change in lifestyle and new
resources have led to forgetting indigenous knowledge, which
is a loss of age long processed knowledge, and understanding
specific to the location.
This paper tries to explore the indigenous knowledge prevailed
in Kathmandu valley specifically in a Newari settlement to
cope with the earthquake and associate it with the involvement
of youths for the continuity and support to the society in long
run.
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Public open spaces are the prominent aspect of urban space. It is taken for the space for socialising, cultural activities, environmental benefits, and economic activities. Open spaces contribute towards achieving a better quality of life and sustainable community. The research is focused on open spaces at a traditional and new settlements and how they contribute towards improving living standards of the inhabitants and sustainability of the area.
The research explores the availability of open spaces in different settlements, how the public open space has affected the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area, maintenance, and improvements for open spaces and understand the usage and functions of public space by the community for sustainable development. The case study approach has been followed. The study was conducted through the samples of Kohity area for traditional settlement, Subidhanagar for an organically grown area and Dallu Land pooling site for the planned settlement. The research follows interpretative paradigm. Information has been gathered mainly from the field observations and interaction with the residents. Structured and semi-structured interviews were carried out in each locality. Secondary information was also collected. The comparison analysis was carried out to draw conclusions and answer the research questions.
The study has come up with the conclusion that, availability of open space per person is more in the traditional settlement despite the population density being highest in the traditional settlement. The open spaces in the organically growth area are not allocated consciously. Only available space is river corridors and streets, which is insufficient for the locality. Open spaces in the traditional settlement are more accessible and within the proximity of the residence making it more functional and safe for the users. The usage of open space is different in the traditional and new settlement. It has been observed that the use of open space is changing and people are more inclined towards health aspects rather than the cultural usage of the spaces as in the past. Most of the contemporary open spaces are used or wished to be used for walking and exercise. Therefore considering health benefits in the design and planning of the open space will make space more efficiently. The public open space allows social and environmental sustainability of the urban area and it also benefits the economy. The study suggests the provision of space is not sufficient in planning it should be properly located and dispersed accessible and managed. Open space should be inclusive of every age group, gender and every individual should be able to enjoy equally. The sense of place and community is important in order to maximise the utilisation of the public open space. Also, the community should take responsibility for the management of the public open spaces and community monitoring will check the immoral activities in the public open space rather than fencing the open space and restrict its use.
Nepal faces one major disaster (earthquake) every 50-80 years
therefore people have been coping with the earthquake since
the beginning of the settlement. Traditions and customs are
adapted with time according to challenges and experience
passed with generation to generation. Newari settlements are
one of the best examples of planned settlements. They have
developed their own techniques and knowledge to cope with
disasters and minimize the damage especially in building
construction techniques. We can observe unique features of
Newari settlements along with distinct practices developed with
time. Indigenous knowledge is helpful for the community but is
often forgotten, as these practices are not continued and not
passed on to new generations. Change in lifestyle and new
resources have led to forgetting indigenous knowledge, which
is a loss of age long processed knowledge, and understanding
specific to the location.
This paper tries to explore the indigenous knowledge prevailed
in Kathmandu valley specifically in a Newari settlement to
cope with the earthquake and associate it with the involvement
of youths for the continuity and support to the society in long
run.