Challenges Associated with Air Pollution in Sustainable City Development: Case of New Delhi and New York

Radhika Singh¹, Bharat Kandpal¹, Rajeev Garg¹, Tanya Vasudeva¹, Yash Shrma¹ and Mohammad Arif Kamal^2,

¹School of Architecture, Planning and Design, DIT University, Dehradun, India

²Architecture Section, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cite this paper:
Radhika Singh, Bharat Kandpal, Rajeev Garg, Tanya Vasudeva, Yash Shrma and Mohammad Arif Kamal. Challenges Associated with Air Pollution in Sustainable City Development: Case of New Delhi and New York. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2022; 10(3):116-125. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-10-3-2

Abstract

Urbanization has advanced many lives but at the same time, it has degraded the natural environment in many layers be it air, water, or land. One such consequence has been air pollution. Air pollution has plagued the cities and has been one of the biggest obstacles to sustainability. Hence, it is crucial to understand, manage and mitigate the challenges associated with air Pollution in the development of sustainable cities. The study will begin by understanding air pollution, the correlation between the environment and sustainable development, and the current scenario of air pollution in India and the world. Further, it shall dig deeper into the challenges associated with air pollution along with Resource Planning and Mitigation and comprehend the case studies of New Delhi and New York. The paper shall later present the modes to improve the present and future scenarios of air pollution and conclude via an equitable solution for battling air pollution in India which shall involve both government reforms and the living style of people. This study stands valuable in perceiving the adversities of air pollution which affect sustainable city planning and development and will be helpful in suggesting mitigation strategies by the researchers.

Keywords:
air pollution sustainable development city planning New Delhi New York

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