—FSI (Floor space index- the ratio of the built-up space
on a plot to the area of the plot) is a regulation followed in the
development control norms of many cities. Cities are known for
their complexity and dynamic growth patterns. Often cities have
differential growth patterns, density patterns and differential
levels of infrastructure. In many Indian cities, the FSI distribution
is independent of land availability and densities. In recent news, it
was revealed that 33% of Indians occupy living space that is less
than that of the prisoners of United States. This was found from
the recent National Sample Survey. FSI values of Indian cities are
low compared to other cities in the world, which keeps the per
capita built space low.
The paper analyses and compares the various factors
considered by some of the Indian cities in their building
regulations with respect to the FSI for residential and related
categories. A study of Vijayawada city is undertaken to analyze
the impact of plot regulations and to find out various parameters
affecting the same. Further the study can carry forward to
examine selected planned and unplanned areas with respect to
FSI, density and infrastructure.