Abstract
Urban Transformation is an irreversible process and is bound to happen. The urban spaces also witness change in Social Sustainability with time. The question aroused out of this situation is that whether there is any linkage between Urban Transformation and Social Sustainability. The research paper is about Urban Transformation of Indore city and variation of Social Sustainability therein. Researcher’s aim is to analyze the level of social sustainability which persists along with the Urban Transformation faced in four distinguished locations of Indore city. The four areas are identified according to their social status. The researcher wishes to identify that process of Urban Transformation can make Social Sustainability better or worse despite of having citizens of similar background. Participation of the community, social bonding, cultural homogeneity and many such factors complement the process of Social sustainability. The paper is an effort for creating consciousness among designers of urban environment focusing upon their role as a social human being towards society. Cities should be designed in a manner so that they have proper interaction spaces and promote involvement of citizens for their own safety and security. Social bonds among neighbors develop a sense of responsibility in citizens. It should be taken care of and monitored as the conditions of society change along with Urban Transformation.
 To achieve the above objective, researcher has discussed various experts’ points of view regarding Urban Transformation and Social Sustainability. Then a field study is prepared complementing the theory review. The study comprises of ground observations and analysis of questionnaire, which is prepared to have residents’ view regarding Urban Transformation and Social Sustainability. The questionnaire is weighed in five point Likert scale. Later the results are subjected to statistical analysis for testing the hypotheses.
Highlights
URBAN TRANSFORMATION The term ‘transformation’ refers to an act, process or instance of transforming or being transformed {Webster’s Dictionary} Urban transformation is not just a passive resultant of societal order and societal change, rather it depends upon relations between individuals and the groups they form in society
Ho There is no relationship of Urban Transformation and Social Sustainability at four places of Indore city
Quantitative research design is developed. This is an effort of exploration of Urban Transformation of Indore city on identified four locations- Bhagirathpura, Nehru Nagar, Sapna Sangeeta and Zanjeerwala
Summary
URBAN TRANSFORMATION The term ‘transformation’ refers to an act, process or instance of transforming or being transformed {Webster’s Dictionary} Urban transformation is not just a passive resultant of societal order and societal change, rather it depends upon relations between individuals and the groups they form in society. Urban Transformation concerns the expression of social structure and physical structure’s relationship within cities It is a long term changing process within an urban system. The human values may be complementary in the society among citizens and sometimes they may compete with each other, whatever is the situation, balance should be maintained to achieve the process of sustainable development. Urban Social Sustainability is the term which denotes a city having improved quality of life including ecological, cultural, political, institutional, social and economic components without leaving behind a burden on future generations. (Mansell & Wehn, 1998) sustainable city is one that is capable of providing the basic needs of the citizens along with the required civic amenities infrastructure including housing, education, transportation, employment, good governance, social comfort and equity, health, medical care, economic development and prosperity for future generations. Ho There is no relationship of Urban Transformation and Social Sustainability at four places of Indore city
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