Peoples perceptions of Quality of life concept In urban development process Case of chennai

Abstract

India is emerging as an economy to be reckoned with in the present newlineglobal scenario It is poised for tremendous growth to which the contribution newlineof the cities is important However Indian cities also face several urban newlinechallenges in the urbanization and development process High costs of newlinehousing and office spaces shortage of critical infrastructure service newlinedeficiencies including erratic water and power supply inadequate newlinetransportation systems and rapidly deteriorating urban environment have been newlineconstrued taking a toll on people s health and productivity and also newlinediminishing their Quality of Life QOL according to the report of the World newlineBank Thus the concern for QOL has gained greater significance in the newlinerecent time and there is widespread acceptance that there is a need for serious newlineintrospection about the QOL of the people and look for future options newline newline