City’s green thumbs? Exploring footprint of plant nurseries around Bengaluru
Agro-ecological implications of greening urban spaces necessitate a rethink regarding sourcing plants from nurseries
India is not producing enough town planners to make our cities more livable
Our cities are not equipped to handle the surge in population
How cities can cope with climate change-induced floods
Restoring wetlands, mapping flooded areas, reducing emissions from cities will help
Simply Put : Ahmedabad wall
India's data blockade: Certainly uncertain terrain
No recent NSSO survey release passed without controversy
Commons: Local bodies must take lead
There is a pronounced lacuna in the governance and regulations of urban commons
Ghana wants fewer polluting old cars on the road. But it’s going about it the wrong way
Africa has long been considered a destination for used vehicles
Simply put: Delhi Master's Plan
Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls
Local capacities critical to making a difference must be strengthened
Redesigning cities: Intersection of geometry, perception and urban well-being in India
Adding nature-inspired geometric elements to public spaces can help locals reclaim self-actualisation
Budget 2020-21: Govt likely to set up a national ‘plantation corporation’
Experts express concern; say move against Constitution’s federal structure
Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way
There has not been a new form of male birth control since no-scalpel vasectomy in 1980s
Delhi draft master plan 2041 : A heartening fresh approach to mobility
The capital's master plan has become more people-centric with time
As told to Parliament (December 11, 2023): Rice, wheat and maize crops most affected by climate change
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Use of contraceptives in Bihar doubles in 5 years: NFHS-5
Female sterilisation was the most common method of contraception in the state
Desecration of nature responsible for COVID-19: Manipur High Court
The court was listening to a PIL when it made the statement
Delhi rain, waterlogging puts the spotlight on urban flooding
Urban flooding has become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities
Can COVID-19 inspire a new way of planning African cities?
Colonial use of planning for cultural and structural isolation, as well as for socio-economic and spatial segregation, limited Africa’s …
The problem with India’s spatial planning: Experts write to PM
Land use planning receives little attention in India, leading to urban sprawl, overcrowding, pollution, traffic congestion, urban flooding
Why we should place pedestrians first to create better cities
Apart from pedestrian infrastructure being equitable, continuous, shaded and comfortable, the discourse on pedestrianisation needs to be about …
Why rapid urbanisation in peri-urban areas is a concern for Chandigarh
Kharar, an urban settlement in Chandigarh, is witness to fast-track development in the past few years
In Telangana’s Badanpet, a dumpsite turns into a rock garden, nursery
As of now, this nursery is self-reliant in supplying saplings for horticultural purposes, park development, road median development, greening and …
Just 12% women in Nigeria used modern contraceptive methods: Report
Over 83 per cent women in Nigeria were not using any contraceptive methods for pregnancy prevention in 2018
Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: Family planning must be part of urban development plans
Urban poverty that already afflicts 42% of urban residents in Nigeria is set to rise
Why the data block?
India does not know how many people are poor or who they are; no consumer expenditure survey has been done in the last decade. We also do not …