UNVEILING THE CRISIS: OPEN SPACE LOSS AND URBAN HERITAGE DECLINE IN THE VICINITY OF KOLKATA CITY

Аннотация

This study explores the crisis of open space loss and urban heritage decline in the vicinity of Kolkata city. Rapid urbanization and population growth have led to significant challenges related to the preservation of open spaces and the conservation of urban heritage in this region. The abstract aims to shed light on the extent of open space loss and the degradation of urban heritage, as well as their underlying causes and consequences. Through a combination of spatial analysis, site surveys, and qualitative assessments, the study examines the encroachment of open spaces, the deterioration of historical buildings and cultural sites, and the loss of community spaces. Additionally, it investigates the socio-economic, environmental, and cultural impacts of these changes. The findings emphasize the urgent need for proactive measures, including policy interventions, community engagement, and sustainable urban planning, to address the crisis of open space loss and urban heritage decline in the vicinity of Kolkata city. KEYWORDS Open space loss, urban heritage decline, Kolkata city, rapid urbanization, population growth, encroachment, degradation, conservation, socio-economic impact, environmental impact, cultural impact, sustainable urban planning. Volume 03 Issue 07-2023 9 American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (ISSN – 2771-2141) VOLUME 03 ISSUE 07 PAGES: 09-13 SJIF IMPACT FACTOR (2021: 5. 993) (2022: 6. 015) (2023: 7. 164) OCLC – 1121105677 Publisher: Oscar Publishing Services Servi