building cities for women: how gender-inclusive urban design is transforming public spaces globally
How cities are designed directly affects how people move, work, and participate in society. While most urban spaces are built...
are cities designed for only half the population? the urgent need for gender-inclusive urban planning
Cities are often seen as spaces of opportunity, progress, and connectivity. But for millions of women, urban environments are riddled...
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...
sobha developers to transform ahmedabad’s sabarmati riverfront phase 2
In a significant stride towards the transformation of Ahmedabad's urban landscape, Sobha Developers has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
prioritise better street design over traffic fines for road safety in india
There is this whole narrative of demand for strict traffic rules and imposing stringent fine as a magic wand to...
riverfront projects are new tools for urban revitalization globally
Riverfront development projects have gained significant traction worldwide, as cities strive to revitalize their waterfront areas and leverage the potential...
the aftermath of ‘new normal’ on city planning in india
Covid19, the noble coronavirus though only six months old, has impacted more than six million lives across the globe and...
god is in the market: is city planning in india getting hijacked by free-market overtures?
In the summer of 2015, the Narendra Modi government announced the 100 Smart Cities Mission. Once the list of cities...
making cities safe for women by design
Time and again, any horrific crimes against women bring up the argument ‘How safe are our cities’. What follows is...