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Urban

Exploring India’s urbanisation challenges and identifying the ways in which cities can become more sustainable and equitable.

Bird-eye view of a roof with children flying kites_climate action plans
September 26, 2024
Climate action plans for India’s emerging cities
As India urbanises rapidly and climate impacts intensify, it’s crucial to ensure that new cities are built sustainably from the start. A climate action plan can be the first step in this direction.
by Prerana Langa, Sana Dharani, Mohini Bhaisare | 10 min read
a slum in delhi--low-income housing
September 4, 2024
What would it take for low-income urban housing to succeed?
Treating land as a market commodity has proven to be detrimental to urban housing for low-income groups. Could housing societies built on publicly owned land be the answer?
by Shirish B Patel | 6 min read
Man on a cycle in Delhi_heatwave
August 30, 2024
How will Delhi’s homeless people survive future heatwaves?
Delhi’s climate policy makers can learn from their counterparts in other Indian states about centering the urban poor as they battle rising global temperatures.
by Anuj Behal, Sarika Nair | 6 min read
two men standing in an urban colony-active citizens
December 14, 2023
Lessons from building active citizens in Mumbai’s M-East ward
Learn what it takes to nurture grassroots leaders in urban settlements where welfare policies fail to reach those who need them the most.
by Yasmin Mulla, Geetanjali Jha Chakraborty | 6 min read
pipes opening into a drain--urban repair
August 30, 2023
Prioritising repair in India’s cities
The lack of state-led urban repair and maintenance cycles is hampering the delivery of services such as water and electricity, especially in low-income areas. Here's what needs to change.
by Vrashali Khandelwal, Ananya Peddibhotla, Sudeshna Mitra | 6 min read
blue delivery bikes parked-gig workers
April 28, 2023
Too hot to deliver
Platform companies, governments, and regulatory bodies must work together to effectively address heat stress for vulnerable communities like delivery workers in Indian cities.
by Ashali Bhandari, Charu Pragya | 6 min read
motorbikes and autos stuck in traffic-urban governance
February 8, 2023
Are citizens in Bangalore giving up because of poor governance?
Civic enthusiasm garnered during the pandemic has lost steam in the face of political fluidity and administrative apathy.
by Smarinita Shetty, Saloni Meghani | 6 min read
slum in mumbai-city
December 16, 2022
Building liveable cities
Arun Maira speaks with Sheela Patel and Ireena Vittal about what the markers of a 'good city' are, how Indian cities are faring, and what they can do better.
by India Development Review | 8 min read
A man lying on the ground with his back to the camera, looking at the sky-Indian cities
August 31, 2022
Indian cities: For men, by men
Here’s how gender, caste, class, and more shape who can access public spaces in Indian cities, and why that needs to change.
by Harini Nagendra, Amrita Sen | 9 min read
People outside a park entrance made of flower arch_cities
August 17, 2022
How do citizens engage with their cities?
Over the last decade, public participation in urban governance has evolved rapidly. Here’s how cities can effectively give citizens a stake in decision-making.
by Tarun Sharma, Yutika Vora | 7 min read
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