Prerna Ninama’s Death Wasn’t an Accident in Ahmedabad. It Was a Design Failure.
Prerna Ninama, 19. On her way to write an exam. She never made it. On Tuesday afternoon in Gota in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.…
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Pedestrian
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…
Ahmedabad Sets a National Benchmark: 200th Edition of ‘Happy Street’ Celebrates Child Rights and Community Ownership
Ahmedabad: On most Sunday mornings, Law Garden wakes up differently. The sound of traffic fades. In its place come laughter, music, yoga…
From Nagar Palika to Mahanagarpalika: Navsari’s in Gujarat New Sustainability Mobility Ambition
Tucked between the Purna River and the emerging industrial corridors of South Gujarat, Navsari has long been a city overshadowed by its…
The Right to Walk: Supreme Court of India Affirms Footpaths as a Constitutional Right
The Right to Walk: Supreme Court of India Affirms Footpaths as a Constitutional Right in India.
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, zero waste,…
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 nation boasts rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and rising global influence.
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 control road…
Declare January 11 as National Pedestrians’ Day: Citizens Demand
A national coalition of NGOs has launched a nationwide campaign in India to demand that the Government of India should declare January…
Civic Sense for Civic Bodies for Pedestrian Needs is Urgent
Walking has always been the primary means of human locomotion. Pedestrianism (walking) was a popular spectator sport just as horse riding during…
