Mysore/Mysuru: The School of Planning and Architecture, University of Mysore (UoM), in collaboration with Institute of Urban Designers-India (IUDI) and Karnataka Chapter of IUDI, had organised a two-day 9th National Urban Design Thesis Seminar on virtual mode.
Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, UoM, inaug-urated the seminar on Mar. 25. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised that Urban Design is one of the important courses in City Planning and Design. The course is gaining importance under the SMART CITIES and AMRUTH Schemes which involves designing and redesigning of old area and built spaces, heritage areas and also smart growth and developments. It has to deal with creating public friendly environments, charming streetscapes, vibrant markets, safe neighbourhoods, beautiful parks and recreational spaces and many more.
