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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,...
Aadish Nargunde April 14, 2025

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,...
Aadish Nargunde April 7, 2025

mumbai’s first elevated forest walkway opens at malabar hill — but are we ready to walk the talk?

Mumbai opens its first elevated nature walkway at Malabar Hill on March 30 at 9 AM, marking a quiet but...
Kumar Manish March 30, 2025

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...
Ruchita Bansal March 18, 2025

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...
Ruchita Bansal March 14, 2025

india’s climate strategy: why marginalized communities must be at the centre of urban resilience

India’s cities are expanding at breakneck speed, evolving into sprawling urban hubs that drive the nation’s economic engine. Yet, this...
Kanika Bansal March 8, 2025

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...
Aadish Nargunde March 4, 2025

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...
Aadish Nargunde March 3, 2025

gandhinagar sewer covers with sectoral maps, echoing chandigarh’s iconic design

Gandhinagar in Gujarat is installing sewer covers featuring a sectoral map of the city- a thoughtful touch reminiscent of Chandigarh’s...
Kumar Manish February 17, 2025

ahmedabad international flower show 2025: a blooming start to the year

Ahmedabad, January 2, 2025 – The much-anticipated inauguration of the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2025 is set to take place...
Urban Voices January 2, 2025