Everywhere, Any day, You Can Play!
Dublin is among the few cities in the world to have a Play Development Officer. It has launched a City Play Strategy with a tagline—Everywhere, Anyday, You Can Play! The city council…
98 Years and Counting…
AIILSG is entering its 99th year of dedicated service this…
Cities, subnational governments take center stage in climate action
Year after year, climate activists, crusaders, and people, in general,…
Weaving efficiency, aesthetics
Urban design’s impact on India’s urban landscape
Urban design in Indian cities and towns may not have…
Local Governments & Finance in India: Upgradation Overdue
Urban Local Bodies in India, barring a few, are not…
Jharkhand’s Namami Gange Revolution
THE Project exemplifies a holistic approach to rejuvenating the Ganges…
Biodiversity Blooms in Urban Oases
As cities around the globe grapple with the dual challenges…
Broken System Broken Lives
Children without parental support reach shelter homes in hope to…
A Long Walk to Kid-topia
A child-friendly city is often equated with simplifying the public…
Nurturing Minds, Building Cities
In the intricate fabric of urban progress, the foundational role…
Pedal to School
The Bicibús Movement
Bicibús or Busbici is a group of boys and girls…
Dubai’s Happiness Vehicle
Smart Services at Doorstep
The Dubai government has launched several initiatives to promote happiness and well-being among its citizens.…
Germany unveils world’s first automated, driverless train
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens unveiled the world’s first automated, driverless…
Bengaluru moving ahead to make cycling convenient
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport and World Resources Institute have taken an initiative to…
Green Pee project to solve public urination
The city of Amsterdam has come up with a creative solution to deter tourists from…
Creating playful cities, holistic cities
Planning cities for the benefit of children goes a long way towards creating inclusive cities.…
We need to simplify the concept of climate
change for everyone: Divya Sharma
Climate change is currently one of the most important and widely discussed topics in today’s…
Dr Kundu Delves into the Triumphs and Turmoil of Urban India
This 21st Century is being hailed as the Asian Century, specifically belonging to India and…
Eero stresses on top-down bottom-up strategy in policy making
Climate-related issues have come to the forefront with more than 70 countries, including China, the…
FMC Commissioner shows way ahead for a growing city
In this edition of one-on-one, Abhishek Pandey, Editor, Urban Update interviewed Ghanshyam Meena, Municipal Commissioner…
See cities through children’s eyes
Urban environments are often designed with adults in mind, focusing on efficiency, economy, and adult-centric…
Everywhere, Any day, You Can Play!
Dublin is among the few cities in the world to have a Play Development Officer.…
Unleashing Joy of Childhood in Cities
THERE IS AN OLD SAYING: IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD. THIS STATEMENT…
Cities are for children too
We frequently come across rankings or discussions about the most disabled-friendly cities, the most women-friendly…
New Era of Urban Transformation
The year 2023, much like the preceding years in the last decade, has not been…
See cities through children’s eyes
Urban environments are often designed with adults in mind, focusing on efficiency, economy, and adult-centric…
Shining Cities, Dimming Horizons
India is poised for an exciting year ahead. According to Goldman Sachs’s report, “The Rise…
Fortifying resilience, adaptation at local level
Local Climate Action Summit held as an official event at COP28 Local governments have a…
God is in the details
Have you ever been to a restaurant just for its aesthetics? Or maybe because of…
Urban October 2023 shines spotlight on sustainable development
Sustainable urbanisation is one of the top concerns for global development, according to the United…
Cities are for children too
We frequently come across rankings or discussions about the most disabled-friendly cities, the most women-friendly…
This new year let’s focus on preparedness and resilience
This is always that time of the year when we look into the future and…
2023: A Year of Satisfaction and Some Concerns
As we look back at the year gone by, we realise that, as usual, there…
Adopt inclusive, sustainable urban design
Cities are where the majority of Indians will live in the near future: over 50…
Urban finances: need for new thinking
Urban local bodies are closest to the citizen. Besides, these ULBs have a profound effect…