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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

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...
Monisha Bahuguna November 22, 2024

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...
Urban Voices November 5, 2024

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...
Urban Voices October 5, 2024

include children and young people’s voices when we design urban policies: experts at pre vibrant gujarat summit on ‘liveable cities of tomorrow’.

December 15, Gandhinagar: In light of rapid urbanization, it is widely acknowledged that cities will be the principal agents for...
Urban Voices December 15, 2023

degrading wetlands pose threat to ahmedabad’s ecosystem

Ahmedabad: Wetlands, often hailed as the most productive ecosystems globally, are facing a severe crisis in Ahmedabad, a commercial capital...
Urban Voices November 23, 2023

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...
Kumar Manish August 16, 2023