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urban adda 2025: igniting conversations for a sustainable, equitable urban future

New Delhi: As India’s cities expand at an unprecedented pace, so do the challenges—and opportunities—of urban living. This June, New...
Urban Voices May 31, 2025

no toilets, no creches, no footpaths: why indian cities are failing mothers

“What if caregiving weren’t treated as a private problem—but a public design priority?” Every year, Mother’s Day floods our timelines...
Ruchita Bansal May 16, 2025

can media and social media influencers save our cities ?

From flashy reels to primetime shouting matches, we are surrounded by stories—some true, many twisted, and most forgettable. But here’s...
Aadish Nargunde May 12, 2025

where are the urban planners? why india’s urban future needs a new ecosystem

Here’s a number that should make you pause: India has just 0.23 accredited urban planners per 100,000 people. Compare that...
Aadish Nargunde April 21, 2025

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