Intanujable Domains

Abstract This article analyses how local political factors, the rural–urban divide, and conflicts between multiple tiers of government influenced the governance process of a globalizing urban region in India through a case study of Gurgaon. Gurgaon has evolved from a small rural town to a global outsourcing hub in less than two decades. This real estate sector-driven rapid urban makeover, which involves converting peri-urban agricultural land into production and consumption spaces for the new economy, is resulting in a fragmented landscape with obvious inequalities. This article makes an attempt to comprehend this dynamic change. Introduction Cities are increasingly seen as engines of economic growth in today's globalized economy. Over the last two decades, there has been a global trend to strengthen city governance capacities, particularly in cities that serve as gateways to international economic linkages, by devolving administrative powers from the highest levels of government. ...

Abstract Cities exist in both time and space. Their shape and appearance are influenced by their past history, current function, and, to some extent, projected future development. Every city bears evidence of its growth and history on its face to some extent. The Indian traditional city has undergone a slew of evolutionary changes, upheavals, and disruptions as a result of being subjected to extreme variations in sociopolitical, cultural, and economic conditions throughout history. It can be seen that ancient cities had a stable urban form that preserved the city's functions until the 19th century. With the advent of the industrial age, the overall stability of urban form in old cities began to wane. From this point forward, Indian traditional cities were subjected to a new type of development, one that was different in size, scale, and momentum, upsetting the critical equilibrium of the city organism. As a result, the traditional Indian city became a discontinuous and fragmented s...