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Analyzing-Nashiks-Population-Pyramid-and-Planning-for-Sustainable-Urban-Development
Analyzing-Nashiks-Population-Pyramid-and-Planning-for-Sustainable-Urban-Development
Gender Distribution
Elderly Population
Rural-Urban Migration
Population Projections for the Next 15 Years
Increase in Young Population Migration and Urbanization Aging Population
Nashik is projected to have continued The city is also expected to see continued The number of elderly residents is also
population growth over the next decade, rural-urban migration, putting even more projected to increase in the coming years,
with an increasing proportion of young pressure on infrastructure and resources. By putting a new set of demands on the city's
people. By 2035, it is estimated that the 2035, it is projected that 70% of Nashik's infrastructure and resources. By 2035, it is
city's population will reach 3.5 million, up population will live in urban areas, up from estimated that nearly 17% of Nashik's
from 1.6 million in 2011. This demographic 55% in 2011. This influx of people will population will be aged 60 or over, up from
shift will have important implications for require the city to invest in new 9% in 2011. The city will need to ensure
the city's economy and job market, as well infrastructure, such as housing and that it has adequate healthcare and social
as for its social and cultural landscape. transportation, to ensure that residents can services to meet the needs of this growing
live and work in the city comfortably. population.
However, the city will also need to address At the same time, the city can also benefit
the challenges posed by a growing young At the same time, the city will need to from the wisdom and experience of its
population, such as ensuring access to manage the environmental impact of older residents, who can contribute to the
quality education and healthcare, and urbanization and ensure that growth is community in a variety of ways.
creating job opportunities that meet the sustainable in the long term.
Analysis of Current Urban
Planning Development
1 Infrastructure Gaps 2 Urban Sprawl
3 Environmental Impact
Promote the use of renewable energy sources Create a network of green spaces, such as Promote the use of alternative modes of
like solar and wind power through incentives parks and gardens, to address the issue of transportation, such as biking and walking, to
and regulations. urban heat islands while also providing reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and
recreational amenities to the population. carbon emissions.
Proposed Solutions for Urban Planning
Smart City Planning Green Building Codes
Create a comprehensive urban planning framework that stresses Ensure that efficient use of resources is embedded through green
use of technology and harnesses data to create better infrastructure building codes, efficient utility management, and regulatory
and service access for residents. provisions that discourage wastage.
Encourage transparency and robust public dialogue in the urban Invest in programs to engage and involve the city's youth, such as
planning process to ensure that residents' voices and feedback are mentoring and skill-building services, to ensure the participation
heard in planning decisions. and resilience of younger population.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Urban development planning is essential to ensuring the long-term wellbeing of the
city's residents and promoting environmental sustainability. With a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary approach, we can create a vision for a Nashik that is sustainable,
inclusive and equitable for all.