NEW DELHI: The annual ranking of the world’s most liveable cities was released on Thursday,…
Tag: Urban Agenda
Integrated approach essential to address multiple forms of inequality in cities: Report
NEW DELHI: The United Nations General Assembly met on April 28 to examine the progress…
Public spaces facilitate social interaction, improve community support system
Urban life has its disadvantages too. We may be building high rise, architecturally brilliant buildings…
ULBs must integrate technology for risk reduction during disasters
Technology has brought about constructive changes in the way humans live. The advancements have also…
Roadmap for smart villages
Mahatma Gandhi said, “the future of India lies in its villages”. Despite government’s focus on villages for many decades, villages remain poorly serviced and governed. India has been an agricultural economy yet the sector is still not a well-paying livelihood option. Generating new avenues of employment in villages, reviving agriculture and improving services in rural areas are some of the components that need to be included right away in rural development policies.
Link urban design with planning for superior cities
Urban design, an essential yet overlooked component of city planning, can guide cities into a…
Are Indian cities ‘disaster’ ready?
Many recent natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and cyclones have raised concerns over the preparedness of Indian cities to tackle them in an efficient manner to reduce the loss of life and property. The million dollar question is: do our cities have a plan and system to keep citizens safe during disasters…
The stars are aligning
Government schemes, local innovations, financial support, and knowledge sharing from multilateral organisations, foreign governments and…
Technology for urban sustainability
Innovative urban solutions supported by advanced technology are strengthening cities to adapt to negative changes…