HOUSING

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PLANNING
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING EXERCISE

ASSIGNMENT - 1
20AR10018: LITTLE JOHN SARONIYA

20AR10030: PRASHANT KUMAR JHA
20AR10039: SATWIKA MOON
20AR10040: SATYAJIT SAHU
20AR10045: SUMIT KUMAR SHARMA
IdentifyING the various physiological, psychological, social and
economic challenges being faced by urban society due to the
pandemic.
1. Physiological challenges
● Increased risk of severe illness and
death
● Overburden of healthcare systems,
difficulties in accessing healthcare
● Disruption of chronic disease
management
● Spread of other infectious
diseases
● Negative impact on physical and
mental well-being.
These challenges may vary from place to
place and community to community.
2.PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
● Work from home gained popular interest of people
● Home offices or a study became popular as an

essential spaces in household
● Social isolation and limited access to support
systems have also contributed to psychological
problem
● The pandemic has caused widespread stress and

uncertainty, leading to mental health issues such
as anxiety and depression
● Mental health related precautions and awareness has

gained recognition
3. SOCIAL CHALLENGES
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a
variety of social challenges for urban
societies
● Such as disruptions in social
interactions and support networks
● Education
● Mental health services
● Support services
● Cultural and recreational activities
● Religious and spiritual practices
● Family and personal relationships.
These disruptions can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, mental health issues, financial insecurity and
decreased social engagement. These challenges may vary from place to place and community to community.
4. ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
The pandemic has led to a global economic downturn,
with many businesses shutting down and unemployment
rates rising. This has led to financial hardship for many
individuals and families, especially those who were
already struggling economically.
4. ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
● Small business closures: Many small
businesses, have been forced to
permanently close down
● Remote work: Led to challenges such as
reduced productivity and isolation.
● Supply chain disruptions: Difficult for
businesses to obtain the goods and
materials they need to operate.
● Uncertainty: The uncertainty of economy
has made it difficult for individuals and
businesses to plan for the future.
● Inequalities: The pandemic has
highlighted the existing economic
inequalities.
5. CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
● Curtailing dropouts during and post pandemic
● Decline in learning outcomes and well-being
● Integration of digital based learning
● Reduced opportunities for social interaction with extended family,
peers, and community members
● Drastic reductions in face-to-face teaching and instructional time
● Negative effects on students perception of the value of study
The pandemic has caused widespread school closures,

leading to a shift to remote learning and a disruption of
educational opportunities for many children. Additionally,
many children have been affected by the economic and
social disruptions caused by the pandemic.
1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Improves access to healthcare resources
2. Promotes healthy lifestyles
3. Addresses the physiological challenges posed by a
pandemic
4. Incorporates community clinics, pharmacies, and
fitness centers
5. Increases access to healthy activities and reduces
the risk of comorbidities through green spaces for
gardening, recreation and fitness.
2. COMMUNITY CENTERED DESIGN
● Promotes social interaction and community

engagement
● Helps address the social challenges of isolation
and loneliness
● Encourages outdoor gatherings while
maintaining physical distancing
● Designs green spaces and pedestrian walkways
to increase outdoor activity and reduce stress
and anxiety.
3. ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
● Addresses the financial challenges posed by a pandemic
● Promotes local small businesses and entrepreneurship
● Provides flexible workspaces and incubators for entrepreneurs
● Stimulates the local economy through mixed-use developments
● Creates jobs and reduces dependence on personal vehicles.
4. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
● Reduces the spread of the virus
● Addresses economic challenges
● Promotes healthy lifestyles
● Provides public transportation, cycling,
and walking options
● Reduces traffic congestion and carbon
emissions.
5. HOUSING DIVERSITY
1. Addresses the economic challenges posed by a pandemic
2. Promotes inclusiveness
3. Ensures access to safe, secure, and affordable housing
4. Creates housing options for different stages of life
5. Provides affordable housing options and supportive housing for vulnerable populations.
UN Sustainable NH Planning Pandemic Resilient NH Planning
Classical NH Planning Principles
Principles Principles
Separation of land uses (i.e.

Integrated land use and
residential, commercial, Flexible and adaptable land use
transportation planning
industrial)
Compact and efficient land use

Zoning regulations Access to green spaces
patterns
Street hierarchy (i.e. arterial, Mixed-use and mixed-income

Diverse transportation options
collector, local) development
Green infrastructure and

Automobile-oriented design Robust communication systems
environmental protection
Social equity and affordable Community resilience and social

Single-use land development
housing capital
This table provides a high-level comparison of the key principles of the three sets of neighborhood
planning principles, and highlights how they differ in terms of their focus and priorities. It's important to
note that these principles are not mutually exclusive and they can be integrated and incorporated into the
urban planning process. Additionally, implementing these principles may vary depending on the context
and the specific needs of the community.

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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PLANNING

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING EXERCISE

20AR10018: LITTLE JOHN SARONIYA

● Home oﬃces or a study became popular as an

● The pandemic has caused widespread stress and

● Mental health related precautions and awareness has

The pandemic has caused widespread school closures,

● Promotes social interaction and community

Separation of land uses (i.e.

Compact and eﬃcient land use

Street hierarchy (i.e. arterial, Mixed-use and mixed-income

Green infrastructure and

Social equity and affordable Community resilience and social

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