Urban Planning – Page 2 – Citizen Matters

Forget battle between Delhi CM and governor; here’s the real issue with CCTV cameras

August 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Arvind Kejriwal wants CCTVs around the capital. LG Anil Baijal imposes numerous conditions and constraints. That has been the dominant narrative in this controversy so far. But what exactly can these cameras achieve for a city and where lie the pitfalls?

City buzz: Mumbai suburban rail risks, ATM scam shocker in Kolkata and villagers’ stir in Pune

August 6, 2018 News Desk

In case you’ve been too busy to track the news from India’s cities, here’s a quick wrap of some of the headlines from last week. Catch up on the latest with City Buzz.

City buzz: Mumbai monsoon woes, Delhi garbage crisis unabated even as Centre eyes new schemes

July 16, 2018 News Desk

Here’s a quick look at some important headlines from the week gone by, pertaining to our cities and urban development. Stay up to date on what’s happening!

City buzz: Delhi’s ‘Chipko’ moment, Swachh city rankings 2018 and more

June 30, 2018 News Desk

Never miss what’s important for you to know! For the busy reader, a quick look at some of the week’s most significant news headlines from cities across India.

Can waterways provide the key to developing Kochi?

June 29, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Upgrading the port city’s western waterways and canals can have a positive impact on not just transportation, but also the city’s economics and culture, finds new research at ICRIER. But what are the challenges to look out for?

Alappuzha’s zero-eviction canal restoration project — a model for the future?

June 28, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Watch a video describing Alappuzha’s new Canalpy project that aims to restore its famed network of canals. The differentiator: Zero evictions and a holistic, people-centric approach.

How cities turn into heat islands: The Jaipur example

June 20, 2018 Amita Bhaduri

Summers have been known to be cruel in Jaipur, but the rise in average temperatures this summer is clear and perceptible. Studies also indicate that the pink city is likely to experience the worst effects of climate change in the future.

Can Indian cities follow Naya Raipur’s plan to green themselves?

June 14, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Green cover keeps declining year after year in most Indian cities. Improvement, if seen, is only marginal. What can be done to reverse this?

Can Bicycle Mayors help Indian cities?

May 21, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

When city planners cannot think like a cyclist, there comes a need to have a person who can give insights and perspectives. Bicycle Mayor is that person, and Bengaluru is going to have one.

City Buzz: Air pollution crisis, Mumbai Development Plan and Kolkata’s shocking meat scandal

May 4, 2018 News Desk

A lot’s happening in our cities, are you missing something? Here’s a quick round-up of some of the recent, most important news from urban India.

City Buzz: Cash crisis in ATMs, India’s best paying cities and new role for Delhi Metro

April 20, 2018 News Desk

What is making news in Indian cities — from Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Delhi to Hyderabad? A quick look at some of the most important and interesting headlines for urban India.

Pune is India’s best governed city, says annual survey by Bengaluru non-profit

March 16, 2018 News Desk

Pune tops the fifth Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, while Bengaluru is in the last position. A summary of the key findings from the survey.