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May 1, 2026

Town Plaza Marsh and Forest (Remembering the Birds Amidst Fast Growing Urban Sprawl)

Author’s Note: In the fast-changing world, one in many places having urban sprawl uncreative and uniform, taking over green spaces and wildlife habitats, it is sometimes healthy and soulful to pause and reflect upon something like birds. They are in their flying moments anyhow, emancipated from all this trouble. I saw the other day a […]

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Health
February 26, 2026

Reclaiming Utopian Urbanism: Lessons from Owen, Cadbury and Garnier for Contemporary Planning

Introduction: When Planning Had Moral Courage Urban planning today is deeply technical. We debate density thresholds, infrastructure deficits and mobility efficiency. Yet nineteenth- and early twentieth-century urban reformers framed the city not merely as a logistical challenge, but as a moral project. The experiments of Robert Owen, George Cadbury and Tony Garnier were not naïve […]

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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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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 , Transportation
July 10, 2025

The Daily Commute and Its Psychological Toll: Unpacking the Mental Health Consequences

In contemporary urban environments, daily commuting has evolved into an essential yet psychologically taxing routine. Urban mobility systems, while enabling economic productivity and spatial connectivity, often impose significant mental health burdens on commuters. Extended travel times, overcrowded transit systems, traffic congestion, unpredictability, and noise pollution collectively contribute to heightened stress, anxiety, and reduced well-being. The […]

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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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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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Climate and Resilience
April 2, 2025

Food/Shelter Insecurity: A Global Crisis

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food, remains a pressing global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people were undernourished in 2019, with projections indicating that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase this figure dramatically (FAO, 2020). Food insecurity is often driven […]

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April 2, 2025

ESG VS Sustainability | Decoding the similarities and differences

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