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...
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...
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...
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...