Aadish Nargunde
Aadish is an architect, urban planner, and urban designer with over 15 years of experience in shaping cities and public spaces.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (2007) and a Master’s in Urban Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad (2011). Passionate about creating liveable, inclusive, and resilient cities, Aadish focuses on fostering a harmonious balance between natural and built ecosystems. He has worked extensively on master plans, city strategies, streetscapes, placemaking projects, and public art initiatives, collaborating closely with city officials and communities to transform urban spaces.
do our urban leaders truly understand the cities they govern?
Why are Indian cities still gasping for air—quite literally and figuratively? The cracks in city governance are no longer subtle,...
experts, meet doers: why india’s urban future needs both wheels of the cart
Every few months, a new buzzword pops up in the world of urban planning — climate-resilient cities, child-friendly neighbourhoods, walkability,...
the missing link in urban india: why citizen ownership is critical to reclaim our cities ?
For decades, conversations about India’s urban challenges have revolved around familiar culprits: poor governance, outdated infrastructure, and lack of resources....
the mirage of “vikas”: why urban planning in indian cities struggles to deliver the basics?
India's cities force millions to navigate potholes, broken footpaths, and endless traffic every day—almost as if dysfunction is built into...
indian cities: a paradox of plenty – why urban life in india remains broken despite progress
Indian cities stand at the crossroads of unprecedented economic growth and deep-rooted urban dysfunction. As the world's fifth-largest economy, the...