This section contains comprehensive glossaries developed by the IIHS Library and faculty members. The glossaries cover a wide range of topics and subjects related to urbanisation, and have been built using an interdisciplinary approach. Use the arrows to scroll and find the information you need. You can also use the tags to filter your search and quickly find what you’re looking for.
Transport Glossary
Pooja Rao, B Preedip Balaji, Athira R
Planning Glossary
Pooja Roa, B Preedip Balaji
Water and Sanitation Glossary
Kavita Wankhade, Santhosh Raghavan, Mahima Vjiendra, Abhilaasha N, Suneethi, Donata Mary Rodrigues, Anneka Mahji, Edwin E, Athira S Arka Sinha Roy, Lakshmi K
Housing Glossary
Sai Rama Raju Marella, Khushboo Thakur, Mohd Raqib Khan
Risk Glossary
Teja Malladi, Garima Jain, Gargi Sen, Nihal Ranjit & Vineetha Nalla, Anitha K V
Food Glossary
Keerthana Jagadeesh, Amrutraj R. Benahal
Governance Glossary
Amogh Arakali, Shalini B G
Climate Change Glossary
Kaavya Pradeep Kumar, Chandni Singh, Ritwika Basu, Preedip Balaji
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