architecture today: when the remix can’t beat the original
Ah, the modern remix. You know the drill: take a timeless classic, strip out its soul, pump in a synthetic...
3 trees, 30% canopy, 300m to a park: the rule every city needs
Why Green Spaces in Cities Matter More Than Ever. Ever looked out your window and seen nothing green? Just concrete,...
when did “good enough” become the benchmark for design in india’s urban landscape ?
Across India's urban landscape, be it a government school, a corporate office, a mid-tier hospital, or a high-rise apartment, one...
boxed in & bored out: our design impact on cities in india
Ever felt like you're trapped behind a glass wall? That's not just existential dread. That’s your nervous system reacting to...
delhi ev policy 2.0 next month, says transport minister dr. pankaj kumar singh at urban adda 2025 held in new delhi
New Delhi, June 3, 2025 — Urban Adda 2025 kicked off at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, today, bringing together...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...