Impact Analysis of Elevated Corridors on Historic Urban Fabric of Lahore
| dc.contributor.author | Ayesha Ahmed | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-10T12:23:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-10T12:23:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The thrust of technological advancement have reshaped the form of cities worldwide, motorization is one of the fundamental aspect of technological advancements which led the enormous expansion of urban settlements. These corridors were perceived as an emblem of modernity, aimed at alleviating congestion, encouraging economic development and enhancing the connectivity among the distinct communities. However, despite of all these potential functional benefits these modern urban elements of connectivity had drastic impact on the existing urban fabric through the intrusion and obstruction of historic urban landscape. Therefore for this research, the focus of the study was the impact of elevated corridor on the historic urban fabric of the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The city which has a rich cultural and architectural background through the history, has witnessed colossal urban transformation and comprises of numerous heritage sites including buildings, gardens and landmarks. The thesis extended its investigation on the transformation of morphology of the historic city due to the construction of modern elements of connectivity, the significance of heritage sites which have been affected due to these the elevated corridors, the changes that had been made by these corridors on heritage sites, and how these variations had been experienced by the community. This research was accompanied by local site observation, photographic documentation, literature review, preparation of drawings for impact analysis, qualitative interviews with experts and informal discussions with planners and architects which then concluded as phenomenological study how theses elevated corridors could be planned and implemented to have no negative impact on historic urban landscape. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/8577 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | UMT, Lahore | |
| dc.title | Impact Analysis of Elevated Corridors on Historic Urban Fabric of Lahore | |
| dc.type | Thesis |