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HomeRevival of cities

Revival of cities

Revival of Cities Series funded by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

Rapid urbanisation brings with it an unprecedented level of stress on the infrastructure, resources and public services of our cities, many of which are already stretched to their limits.

Ask Shimla, Mussoorie, Leh or any other Himalayan town and they will relate the woes arising from unplanned urbanisation, irresponsible tourism and an unsustainable model of growth followed by the state. A ‘green bonus’ or a separate ministry may not be enough to reverse the damage being done.

It is imperative that the planning for this growth focuses on livability, safety of residents, reliability of services for all, and equitable opportunities for learning and employment for its citizens.

A report presented at WEF Davos in January 2019 highlights this issue well.

“The solution lies in inclusive urbanization processes that prioritize quality of life for all, focusing especially on the needs of vulnerable urban groups for employment, housing, sanitation, healthcare and education. Most importantly, planning must incorporate long-term resource sensitivity and community involvement at every step, while benchmarking smart and measurable outcomes for all stakeholders.”

During 2019-20, Citizen Matters, supported by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, scaled up regular city coverage. We published stories from a total of 14 locations, ensuring cities where quality journalistic contributions, as well as a responsive audience, intersected.

This project covers topics or major issues affecting citizens in-depth reporting and follow ups, complemented by analysis, commentary and op-eds that contribute to a larger body of knowledge about our cities. Topics include water, waste. mobility challenges, environmental issues like air pollution and climate change, inclusive city and the lives of the differently-abled, policies and infrastructure, the reality of migrants’ lives and low-income groups.

 

Governance

Will Delhi’s Rs 571-crore CCTV project finally take off successfully?

April 26, 2019 Sri Krishna

Lack of maintenance and monitoring, power supply and cost sharing issues have seen many cameras go kaput in the past. Now, with a freshly drawn-up Standard Operating Procedure, the Kejriwal government is all set to revive the project with 2000 installations across the city.

Environment

Tale of a dying lake: Hyderabad’s Kudi Kunta

April 20, 2019 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

Once upon a time, Kudi Kunta lake was a drinking water source – how did it get to be a stinking cesspool?

Water Supply

In the news for heavy rains every year, why is Mumbai still water-deficient?

April 6, 2019 Hepzi Anthony

Mumbai currently sources 3.8 billion litres of water per day from seven dams built over lakes in neighbouring districts. It is also familiar with seasonal water cuts. But why does a city with abundant monsoons and flooding every year have such unstable water supply?

Commute

When will Delhi see electric buses on its regular routes?

April 1, 2019 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

In a detailed interview with Citizen Matters, Jasmine Shah, Vice Chairperson of the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC), throws light on the exact goals with regard to induction of e-buses in the capital and the journey towards that over the last one year.

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