• Bandita Singh Deo
• Swapna Sarita Swain
• Shrestha Das

To have a sustainable, approachable environment with values towards the heritage and its authenticity, as it is a major characteristic feature of the city. The heritage and culture being a fundamental part of the city play a vital role in defining the town as a City of Palaces. The heritage conditions, socio-economic importance, and environmental conditions of the Kolkata district make it the elemental criteria for the positioning selection process. The further analysis of the local area; its impact and its effect on and around the heritage area is a very important criterion for choosing Kolkata city core for the study area. The change in settlement pattern over the years and its effect on heritage is prominent and isn't considered while making the framework; plays a significant role in enhancing the diminishing nature of heritage. This research will provide a framework for reducing the further impact of the settlement pattern on the heritage in accordance with the visual hindrance, pollution, informal vending zones, building uniformity, and congestion

Settlement, heritage, regulations, visual linkage, sustainability

"IMPACT OF SURROUNDING SETTLEMENTS ON THE HERITAGE AREA- A CASE OF THE ELITE STREET, KOLKATA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.a236-a240, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208032.pdf

"IMPACT OF SURROUNDING SETTLEMENTS ON THE HERITAGE AREA- A CASE OF THE ELITE STREET, KOLKATA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppa236-a240, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208032.pdf