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Climate and Resilience , Housing
February 27, 2026

“The Factory in a Garden”: George Cadbury and the Garden Ethos in Today’s Urban Crisis

Introduction: An Industrialist Ahead of His Time In 1893, George Cadbury relocated his chocolate factory from central Birmingham to a semi-rural site that would become Bournville. His vision was radical for its time: a “factory in a garden” — where industrial production coexisted with green space, decent housing, recreation grounds and social amenities. Cadbury’s experiment […]

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Photo Essay
January 7, 2026

The Mexican Coastline

I bought a rosary. But I should have bought two then. It held up so well and was made of beautiful and colourful stones. I looked around and the sun was another sun, a poet’s sun, for it was more mystical and magical. Shallow was the water in that area, clean, and warm, and you […]

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Governance , Health
November 10, 2025

Tackling Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: Integrating Local and Global Insights

Delhi’s air pollution crisis is emblematic of urban environmental challenges worldwide, characterized by dangerously high concentrations of particulate matter and persistent exposure to toxic air, especially during winter months. In October 2025, Delhi recorded AQI levels firmly in the “Very Unhealthy” to “Hazardous” category, sparking renewed scientific and policy debates on mitigation strategies (AQI.in, 2025; […]

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Governance
October 20, 2025

Designing Infrastructure for Happiness: Building Cities that Feel as Good as They Function

As India’s cities race toward modernization, the conversation around infrastructure often centers on visible progress—flyovers, metros, bridges, and smart grids. Yet, beneath these tangible achievements lies a quieter but equally vital foundation: the infrastructure of happiness. If the first generation of urban plans focused on connectivity and utility, the next must focus on emotional ecology—building […]

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Health , News/Stories
October 11, 2025

From Happy Neighbourhoods to Happy Cities: Embedding Happiness in India’s Urban Master Plans

Introduction In recent years, the importance of happiness and well-being has increasingly been recognized in the context of urban development and public policy. Traditional metrics of progress, such as GDP and infrastructure indices, often fail to capture the psychological and social dimensions of urban life. India, currently undergoing rapid urbanisation, is at a critical juncture […]

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Photo Essay
September 14, 2025

Metropolitan Malaise

By Brian Michael Barbeito Most of the sociologists or criminologists might agree, or people with plain old ‘horse sense,’ that overpopulation is the biggest problem when it occurs, the issue that contributes to the other phenomena such as crime, pollution, illness, poverty, the rise of unfairness in the distribution of needed resources. Well in today’s […]

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News/Stories
June 18, 2025

Census 2027: A Crucial Milestone for Urban Planning in India

As India stands at the cusp of a transformative urban century, the upcoming Census 2027 promises to be one of the most significant sources of data for shaping the nation’s urban future. With an expected population of over 1.5 billion, India is not only the world’s most populous country but also among the fastest urbanizing. […]

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Governance , News/Stories , Tech & Data
June 18, 2025

Digital Disruption in Urban Design: Navigating the New Era

Introduction Digital disruption is redefining urban design, fundamentally altering how cities are planned, built, and experienced. As cities grapple with the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and social inequality, digital technologies offer tools that bring transformative potential to urban environments. Digital disruption in urban design involves the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial […]

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Climate and Resilience , Governance
April 2, 2025

Strategies for Urban Greening for Climate Adaptation: Cultivating Sustainable Cities

Introduction As cities worldwide grapple with the impacts of climate change, urban greening has emerged as a critical strategy for climate adaptation and resilience. Urban greening involves integrating green infrastructure—such as parks, street trees, green roofs, and gardens—into urban landscapes to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change while enhancing ecological health and community well-being. […]

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April 2, 2025

ESG VS Sustainability | Decoding the similarities and differences

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