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Rising above the tides Future of coastal cities

Science has indeed confirmed that sea levels are rising, with coastal cities like Mumbai at the forefront of this environmental…

8 months ago

From Shorelines to Skylines

Since the dawn of maritime trade and sea voyages, coastal areas have been preferred sites for human settlements, driven by…

9 months ago

Navigating tides of change

As we stand on the shores of innovation and sustainability, this edition of Urban Update invites you on a compelling…

9 months ago

Coastal Cities: Tourism among many opportunities

“Goa is India’s version of Paradise,” say some who have experienced the thrill of a visit to the vibrant state…

9 months ago

See cities through children’s eyes

Urban environments are often designed with adults in mind, focusing on efficiency, economy, and adult-centric amenities and infrastructure. However, this…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

Unleashing Joy of Childhood in Cities

THERE IS AN OLD SAYING: IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD. THIS STATEMENT REMAINED APT FOR OUR SOCIETIES…

9 months ago

Cities are for children too

We frequently come across rankings or discussions about the most disabled-friendly cities, the most women-friendly cities, or even the most…

9 months ago

New Era of Urban Transformation

The year 2023, much like the preceding years in the last decade, has not been kind to humanity. We witnessed…

10 months ago

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 visualize what the coming weeks…

10 months ago