About The Book: Town-Planning in Patiala State and City by Patrick Geddes is a comprehensive urban development report prepared for the Maharaja of Patiala. In it, Geddes emphasizes planning that respects local culture, history, and social structure while promoting public health, trade, and orderly growth. Rejecting European-style impositions, he advocates for context-sensitive development rooted in Indian traditions. The report outlines practical steps for sustainable expansion, civic pride, and improved living conditions, making it a pioneering work in culturally aware town planning in colonial India.
Author: Patrick Geddes
Pages: 146
Edition: 1922
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