World Town Planning Day is observed annually on November 8. This day was set aside to commemorate the important role planning and structuring play in the creation of our communities. Town planning is one of the most important parts of creating our organized, livable communities, and this act gained full recognition when this day was founded in 1949 by late professor Carlos Maria della Paolera. World Town Planning Day also goes by the name “World Urbanism Day.” The holiday seeks to encourage community planning by paying heed to environmental factors involved in progressing a town.
Some Best-planned Cities in India
Chandigarh, Haryana
The city of Chandigarh was the first planned city after India’s independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is also known as the wealthiest city in India. It is a union territory that serves as the capital of Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, and urban planner. The city is divided into 56 zones at 800 meters by 800 meters with all modern amenities. Chandigarh is now on its way to becoming a “smart city. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors that are well connected to each other.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Located in the northern part of Gujarat and is the state capital. The city has been planned and Architect by H.K. Mewara and his assistant Prakash M Apte. The capital of Gujarat which is situated on the western bank of the Sabarmati River is a beautifully planned city like Chandigarh. Gandhinagar is also considered the “greenest” city in the world. As this place has many parks and gardens which make the place green. The city does not face traffic congestion as it has service lanes on most roads. In addition, individual sectors are labeled for residential, commercial, educational purposes, and the IT industry.
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
The city is located at the southern end of Jharkhand, India’s first planned industrial city, founded by the late Jamsetji Tata. He urged to establish a city that has all the luxuries and conveniences that a city can provide. Jamshedpur is commonly known as “Tatanagar”. It is also known as the steel city. The first steel company was established in Jamshedpur and the city was built around that steel plant without a municipal corporation. Jamshedpur has top roads, which provide good roads, clean water, a clean environment, and uninterrupted electricity to its residents. The presence of popular educational establishments, health care, and entertainment facilities puts Tata’s Jamshedpur in the list of top planned cities in the world. Most areas of the city are well-planned with public holiday spots such as Jubilee Park, Dalma Hills, good roads, dense forest, clean water, uninterrupted electricity, and wildlife sanctuary. Another added benefit of this city is that it is established, built, developed, and nurtured by the Tata group and continues to date.
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur is next on the list. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the first planned city of India. Jaipur is also known as the ‘Pink City’ of India and is home to some of the most fascinating historical monuments including the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The city is planned according to Vastu Shastra with three entrances towards east, west, and north. The roads are pre-modernized and divided into six areas as 34 km. The urban quarters are further subdivided by a network of divided roads.
