Are We Designing Progress or Just Paving It in the Name of Smart Cities?
Diu, walk along Diu’s new coastal promenade on a hot afternoon, and you notice the paving before you notice the shade. The…
Ahmedabad wants five million trees before the 2030 Games. Will the shade actually reach the footpath?
Ahmedabad: On 3 August, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation issued a circular that almost nobody will read. It is a Standard Operating Procedure,…
New York unveils $850-million plan to build its “fastest bus system in history
New York: New York City has launched an ambitious plan to speed up its notoriously slow buses, promising commuters up to six…
Why Vadodara picked a crocodile to lead its UNESCO ‘City of Design’ bid
Vadodara: Most cities chase a “City of Design” label with a palace, a poet, or a glossy skyline. Vadodara is leading with…
Vadodara’s Crocodile Bridge: A New Landmark Where Engineering Meets Local Identity
VADODARA: A giant crocodile may soon become the newest symbol of Vadodara’s connection with its rivers, heritage, and urban imagination. The Vadodara…
The Supreme Court Just Made Walking a Fundamental Right. Can Our Cities Build the Footpaths to Match?
New Delhi: A father held his five-year-old son’s hand and walked him to school. A tanker hit the boy from behind. He…
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