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are evolved, which are speed communication and several regulatory authorities
characterized by online data management, carbon- controlling the following:
exchange of information, emission accounting and
interactions, dynamic performance objectives. This • FAR- Ground Coverage-
networks and floating implies integration of green Height- Setbacks, Trans-
nodes. Global positioning concepts with new technology ferable Development
systems and satellite- for resilient and low carbon Rights (TDR), Accommo-
guided GPS devices are infrastructure services and dation Reservation stipu-
increasingly being used for transport. It can also help lations
urban surveys, planning in the integration of citizen • Form Based Codes
and laying of services. By participation, governance
data analytics, it is possible and online consultation over • LOP/Layout Plan/Sub-
to plan and implement the plans and programmes of Division/ Land Pooling
projects with precision and local development. Regulations
accuracy. Integration of
land use, utilities, transport Blockchains is emerging as • Regulations for Unautho-
and building on a common a new age technology for rised Colonies, Special
network helps optimise space urban development and Area, Redevelopment
efficiency and energy use. By management, real estate, title •
developing sector–focused, transfer, etc. A digital ledger is Transit Oriented
cluster–based intelligent a geographically distributed Development, Traffic
city strategies, territories database that is shared and Transport/Parking
can set in motion innovation and synchronized across a Regulations
mechanisms and enhance network of participants. In a • Mixed Use Regulations
sustainability of their services blockchain structure the data
and systems. is stored in blocks, linked and • Amenities and Infra
An intelligent geo-portal can secured by cryptography for Services Regulations
bring together various line handling identities, contracts • EIA Regulations/ Green
departments on a platform and assets. It is based on a Building Regulations
for e-service delivery. This hash algorithm that converts
yields better co-ordination data into a block. Digital • ECBC 2017
and exchange of information, distributed ledger technology • Heritage Regulations
cost and time management. can simplify the complex
Citizen engagement becomes and open to manipulation • Heat Mitigation, Climate
much easier and viable by paperwork involved in and Disaster Resilience
virtual town halls. property records. Regulations
Smart chips and systems can Unified Development • Building Byelaws
be embedded almost in every Control and Building
urban service and structure, All these need to be put on
making them smart and Regulations a common digital platform-
intelligent. The ‘‘smart nodes With the passage of time integrating diverse planning
on a smart grid’’ concept development control regulations and management.
can be used to provide regulations and building
services to enhance users byelaws have become too Conclusions
experience, such as high- complex together with India’s proactive role in the 28
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