Abstract
Mingora as a city that has grown exponentially through years and has faced many challenges both manmade and natural through the phases of its development. From administrative changes to conflict, floods, earth quake and climate change, while these challenges are global, the urban fabric of Mingora Swat is majorly affected. This research critically appraises Mingora city through the lens of criteria for sustainable cities based on Land Use, Housing, Mobility, Economic development, Health and Green systems to establish its current status and finds major issues in terms of housing, haphazard expansion and transportation means in the city resulting in a lowered quality of life. This study aims to shed light on the current status of Mingora city, provide insight and devise a starting point and direction for policy and decision makers, by providing a devised development plan for sustainable interventions that the city requires.
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