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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ghost villages: haunting uttarakhand’s progress with real-life challenges
Uttarakhand, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing challenge the emergence of ghost villages. Despite...
world urban forum(wuf) in egypt puts local sustainability at the heart of global urban development
The World Urban Forum (WUF12), the UN's leading conference on sustainable urban development, launched today in Cairo, Egypt, drawing an...
assam urban knowledge hub sets new benchmark with tactical urbanism
Guwahati, Assam – In a groundbreaking urban transformation, the Assam Urban Knowledge Hub (AUKH) has successfully implemented its first pilot...