Description
This Designing People-First Cities eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.
Designing People-First Cities covers human-centred urban design – walkability, universal accessibility, public space quality, and community-responsive planning – with measurement frameworks under AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission.
What standards does this book reference?
MoHUA Urban Street Design Guidelines 2018, IS 12894:2002 footpaths, RPwD Act 2016 accessibility, and UTTIPEC Delhi Street Design Guidelines.
What walkability metrics are used?
IS 12894:2002: footpath width >= 1.8 m unobstructed. MoHUA ITDP pedestrian LOS: LOS A >= 5.6 m2/person to LOS F = 150 per km2.
What Indian accessibility standards are covered?
RPwD Act 2016: ramp gradient <= 1:12, tactile paving per IS 15477:2004, kerb cut dimensions, accessible signal timing, and URDPFI accessible public space guidelines.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
What’s Included
An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.
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Overview of Designing People-First Cities
The Designing People-First Cities eBook from 3D-LABS is an essential resource for engineers and students focused on human-centered urban design. This comprehensive guide delves into key aspects such as walkability, universal accessibility, public space quality, and community-responsive planning.
Key Standards and Metrics
This eBook references critical standards including the MoHUA Urban Street Design Guidelines 2018, IS 12894:2002 for footpaths, and the RPwD Act 2016 for accessibility. It provides detailed metrics for walkability, such as the required footpath width of >= 1.8 m unobstructed and pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) metrics from MoHUA ITDP.
Accessibility Guidelines
Learn about Indian accessibility standards covered in the RPwD Act 2016, including ramp gradients (<= 1:12), tactile paving specifications per IS 15477:2004, and guidelines for accessible public spaces.
Accessing Your eBook
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant PDF download via email and through your 3D-LABS dashboard. For those preferring a physical copy, a printed version will be shipped to India.
Why Choose This eBook?
With practical examples and key references, Designing People-First Cities equips you with the knowledge to create urban environments that prioritize people. Download now for immediate access to transformative insights.
About Designing People-First Cities
Designing People-First Cities is part of the 3D-LABS Future Cities series — a focused e-book library for urban planners, civil engineers, and smart city developers. This title covers smart city infrastructure, sustainable urban development, IoT integration, and citizen-centric design, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real urban planning projects.
Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Designing People-First Cities is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.
Who Designing People-First Cities is for
Designing People-First Cities is written for urban planners, civil engineers, and smart city developers. If you are:
- An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in urban planning.
- An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
- A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
- A manager or team lead wanting to level-set your team on urban planning fundamentals.
Then Designing People-First Cities will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.
What is included in your download
- The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
- Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
- Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
- Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
- Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.
Pricing and delivery
Designing People-First Cities is priced at ₹2,500 (USD equivalent shown in cart). Delivery is instant — after payment, the download link is emailed to you and available in your account. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.
Payment methods: Cashfree (Indian customers) or PayPal International (customers outside India). Bulk licensing available for corporate training programmes and educational institutions — contact sales@3d-labs.com.
How to get the most out of Designing People-First Cities
- Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
- Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
- Cross-reference with the 3D-LABS spreadsheet library — 621 Excel calculation tools that pair naturally with our e-books.
- Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
- Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.
Related titles and services
Readers of Designing People-First Cities typically also work with:
- Other titles in the Future Cities book series — currently 5 titles.
- The Architectural Walkthrough — for projects where you need experienced urban planning engineers directly.
- Our 621 engineering calculation spreadsheets — Excel tools that complement the theory in this book.
- Our online training courses — instructor-led programmes on urban planning topics.
Frequently asked questions
What format is Designing People-First Cities delivered in?
Designing People-First Cities is delivered as an instant-download PDF file. The PDF is DRM-free, works on any device (desktop, tablet, phone, e-reader), and is fully searchable. Print-friendly formatting so you can print for offline reading.
How is this different from a paper textbook?
This e-book is a focused, practical guide — typically 60-150 pages targeting a specific engineering skill or knowledge area. Unlike a 600-page academic textbook, it moves quickly to real-world applications with worked examples, industry practices, and current code references. Priced accordingly.
Who wrote this book?
Books in the Future Cities series are authored by 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists in the field. Every author has hands-on industry experience — this is not academic theory, it is applied practice from working engineers.
Can I use the material for teaching or training?
Purchase includes single-user rights. For classroom use, corporate training programmes, or bulk licensing, contact us at info@3d-labs.com — we offer institutional licensing and custom-branded editions for training programmes.
What if the content does not meet my expectations?
We offer a 7-day satisfaction guarantee. If Designing People-First Cities does not deliver the value you expected, email us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked — we would rather have satisfied customers than unhappy ones.
About 3D-LABS engineering e-books
Designing People-First Cities is one of 115 titles in the 3D-LABS e-book library — the largest collection of practitioner-authored engineering e-books available anywhere, spanning 14+ series from engineering fundamentals to future technology and urban air mobility. Every book is written and reviewed by 3D-LABS engineers who use the concepts daily on real client projects across the globe.
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