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Swachh Bharat needs mass movement

“Cleanliness cannot be achieved through Budget allocation. Behavioural change is the solution. It should become a mass movement” said Prime…

7 years ago

Stirring minds, propelling new-age development

Urban Dialogues strive to bring together experts from around the world and local innovators with the vision to think beyond…

7 years ago

Public spaces facilitate social interaction, improve community support system

Urban life has its disadvantages too. We may be building high rise, architecturally brilliant buildings but the kinds of development…

7 years ago

Vibrant public spaces enhance urban safety

A city with isolated, dark public spaces raises concerns of safety. Urban public spaces become appealing or uninviting depending on…

7 years ago

Trump exits Paris Climate Accord, U.S. Cities stay with it

The United States of America (USA) is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases (GHG) after China, and has…

7 years ago

ULBs must integrate technology for risk reduction during disasters

Technology has brought about constructive changes in the way humans live. The advancements have also provided us with early warning…

7 years ago

Cities need sustainable business model

There is no such thing as a free lunch. The saying fits in the case of cities too. If our…

8 years ago

Chuck Urban JARGONS

The world is becoming predominately urban. It is always expanding and so is the vocabulary relating to city development. A…

8 years ago