インドの多重的都市景観 ―伝統と近代化―

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Indian cities include several different parts. Prior to British colonialism, Indian cities were established in traditional ways with many labyrinthine streets and dead-end streets. In the colonial era, the British colonial government planned tidy towns which were set apart from traditional Indian cities. In colonial cities' areas, there were British civil areas for the British people and cantonments for the British army. This was the typical style of "the colonial city". After independence from Britain, colonial cities were taken over by Indian upper classes.

Since the economic liberalization of 1991, Indian economy has been growing rapidly and large Indian cities, population further grew. In built-up areas, there are many new modern high-rise buildings. Furthermore,recent suburbanization should be noted in Indian cities. Many households have reached affluence and these families want to live in a rich suburban area.

In most Indian cities, it is difficult to acquire a house in a inner city area, because there are strict restrictions on development in line with "the Master plan" for each city. Therefore it is necessary to develop surrounding areas and many households have migrated to these suburban areas. However, the new suburban development is planned in a unique way. Many existing villages in these areas are not included in the plans and their political rights are kept independent from the newly established local governments. Thus, traditional villages which are surrounded by urbanized areas are known as "urban villages".

In the suburbs, many households are part of "gated communities". In general, suburban residents do not have relationships with residents of other gated communities and local villagers.