2024

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    Assessing rental valuation practices of residential properties in lahore
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) IQRA ASLAM; ZOHAIB SARWAR; AHSAN RAZA BHATTI; RANA AMAN AHMAD
    This thesis explores the current rental valuation practices in Lahore's residential market, assessing and looking over the experiences and perceptions of stakeholders in the market. For this study, semi-structured questionnaires were utilized to collect data in the form of in-depth interviews that revealed informal practices to assess the rental values of residential properties in Lahore. Key factors that influence the rental values are identified by the current market and challenges faced by stakeholders. Furthermore, a mixed-method approach was utilized for rental valuation practices in Lahore's residential market for the purpose of examining the perceptions and experiences of stakeholders who are channeling these informal practices of rental valuation of residential properties. The data was gathered using mixed methods of surveys and interviews from the tenants, property managers, real estate agents, stakeholders, investors and regulatory bodies. Based on gathered data, findings revealed that there is no formal and standardized rental valuation mechanism existing in Lahore for rental values of residential properties. As a result, stakeholders rely on informal practices to assess the rental values. Moreover, this study analyzes key factors that affect rental values including location and size of rental space, area and condition of property, and proximity to amenities. In the end produces recommendations for developing a formal and standardized rental valuation mechanism that considers the affordability and priority of tenants for the insurance of fair and affordable rent determination systems.
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    Smart governance for urban transformation:
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) ABDULLAH M. MEHDI ALI; M. IBRAHIM; JUNAID YOUSAF
    Cities around the world are grappling with the challenges brought by rapid urbanization and growing populations. Efficient urban governance and smart city initiatives have become essential tools to navigate these complexities. ISO standards, specifically ISO 37120 and ISO 19152, provide crucial frameworks that can help cities enhance governance, ensure transparency, and promote sustainable development. This thesis focuses on how these ISO standards can be integrated into the governance and practices of Lahore, Pakistan, to transform it into a smarter, more sustainable city. Lahore has made strides in digital governance and traffic management. However, several challenges hinder the city's progress. These include inconsistent data management, limited technical capacity, fragmented governance, and insufficient citizen engagement. This research seeks to uncover these challenges and offer practical recommendations to strengthen smart governance in Lahore. The study’s objectives are to evaluate the current smart city initiatives in Lahore, align them with ISO standards, and propose actionable guidelines for improved urban management. By delving into these issues, this thesis provides insights into bolstering institutional capacity, fostering public-private partnerships, adopting global standards, implementing smart traffic systems, and engaging the community. The ultimate goal is to help Lahore continuously evolve into a sustainable, smart city where public participation and global compliance enhance the quality of life for its residents.
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    Flood Impact Evaluation:
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Syed Rehman Abbas; M.Muneeb Iqbal; Nouman Abid
    One of the most common and possibly very harmful natural disasters is flooding, nationwide. This thesis deals with the city of Sialkot, Pakistan—a city prone to flooding because of its geographical and environmental profile. It being adjacent to major rivers and having flat topography, its vulnerability gets enhanced with deforestation and a poor drainage system. The history of the city was marked by flash flooding, especially in 2014, 2017, and 2022, which brought along massive residential damage and economic losses. The thesis primarily describes the history of flooding in Sialkot from 1965 to 2022. The duration indicates frequent and high-magnitude floods, with remarkable events shown in 1992 and 2014 with peak flows of 845,090 and 861,464 cubic meters per second, respectively. These extreme events caused considerable damage and displacements, thus indicating that the city is at a high risk of floods. This research is structured around four main objectives: • Environment Impact Assessment: By using the software of ArcGIS, flood-prone areas are researched to find out the economic impact of river floods in Sialkot. It also evaluates the damage done to businesses, infrastructure, and agriculture to analyze the actual costs of such events. • Data Collection: Through structured questionnaires, we gather information from relevant departments on various aspects of the floods, such as vegetation index, agricultural yield, infrastructure damage, evacuation plans, and flood recurrence. This comprehensive data collection helps gauge residents' vulnerability and preparedness. • Mitigation Strategies: These include drainage system improvement, flood wall construction, and raising awareness among the people on the risks from floods and how to be prepared. • Comparative Analysis: By reviewing existing studies and reports on flood vulnerability, we identify common factors that make cities prone to flooding. This comparative analysis helps determine whether similar factors apply to Sialkot and informs our mitigation strategies. vii All these objectives are achieved through different means. ArcGIS software is used to analyze changes in flood patterns both spatially and temporally. Satellite images are used to display the overview of damage caused by the flood. Structured interviews are also carried out with the affected population to understand their experiences. Government institution data is gathered and analyzed in order to come up with detailed maps and models indicating the risk of future flooding. Probably the two important rivers with high discharge capacity that control the flood dynamics in the region of Sialkot are the Chenab and Tawi. Their peak flow revealed Non-Maximum Envelope Curve values in 2014, thus showing reasonable changeability in discharge. Other than these, there are other water courses, including the UCC and MR Link Canals, and the Aik and Bhed Nullahs, which form part of the hydrology of the region and add to its flood risk. Although all possible efforts were made to complete a flood hazard assessment, the research study was hampered by more fundamental unavailability of critical data with respect to an estimation of the number of people affected. The unavailability of such information, due to negligence on the part of relevant departments, slightly constrains our evaluation of the flood risk and the mitigation plan. This clearly places the urgent need for improving data collection and management practices among these flood management agencies to either increase depth or accuracy in future studies. This thesis concludes with an in-depth look into the flood impacts in Sialkot, Pakistan, pointing out the vulnerabilities and proposing actionable strategies for mitigation of recurrent flood risks in this very city. The findings present an overview of data collection and proactive mitigation measures that can be initiated for safeguarding Sialkot's people and infrastructure from the dangerous impacts of floods.
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    Healing Architecture:
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Sundus Abid
    Mental wellness is the basic aspect of an individual’s health (Puren et al., 2021). Architecture plays a pivotal role in shaping environments that can contribute positively to mental well-being. Understanding the gravity of mental health issues on a global scale provides the impetus for investigating innovative architectural solutions. There is a significant connection between the built environment and mental well-being, exposure to nature and environment like views of green spaces or access to daylight, positively impacted psychological well-being and reduced stress levels in independent with mental health disorders. The research was conducted through the case study and survey methods. The summarized results showed that the adoption of the environmental features and provision of the outdoor rehabilitation areas can speed up the recovery smoothly. This research concluded with the formulation of the framework comprising of the healing architecture for successful rehabilitation of the mental illness in the mental health facilities.
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    Investigating Sense of Place in a Historical Urban Square: A Case Study of G.P.O Chowk Mall Road, Lahore
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Javeria Jalil
    Sense of place is an essential concept in urban design. It makes urban environments high-quality and livable. It refers to a particular location's unique characteristics and qualities that create a distinctive identity and evoke emotions and attachment among its users. To achieve a sense of place in urban design, designers must consider several factors, including the site's history, context, character, and the needs and preferences of the people who use the space. In the context of urban design, this research offers a framework for comprehending the connection between the physical characteristics of a place and people's perceptions of that place. GPO Chowk, an important public square in Lahore is studied to illustrate this concept, and four physical characteristics and four perceptual attributes were examined. In this research mix-method approach is used. Physical Charcteristics are studied through Field survey while for perceptual qualities questionnaire survey is conducted. Each physical and perceptual characteristic has its own set of indicators, which are looked at separately. The outcomes generated through questionnaire and field survey would be beneficial in maintaining this historic square's eccentric and enhancing its sense of place. By educating themselves on how to improve their sense of place in urban contexts, architects and urban planners will be better able to improve the design of today's modern built environments. The research's conclusions offer suggestions and design strategies for enhancing new contemporary developments while protecting G.P.O. Chowk's sense of place.
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    Towards Safer Cities:
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) MUHAMMAD SHAFIN SAIF; KAINAT AMAR; QAMBER; AYESHA AMIN