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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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Asesh Sarkar

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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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Asesh Sarkar

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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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Asesh Sarkar

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March 23, 2025

EU Omnibus Proposal: Sustainability or Greenwashing

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Asesh Sarkar

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News/Stories

March 20, 2025

AI-Powered Maps Reveal Urban Green Space Gaps—and a Path to Equity

A cutting-edge AI tool unveiled in March 2025 is pulling back the curtain on a hidden urban divide: access to green spaces. Developed by researchers featured in ScienceDaily, this system maps city parks, trees, and gardens with pinpoint precision, exposing a tale of two cities within places like New York, Mumbai, and beyond. Affluent neighborhoods […]

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Asesh Sarkar

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News/Stories

March 14, 2025

Patrick Geddes and the Shaping of Modern City Planning

Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a pioneering urban planner and sociologist, profoundly influenced the way cities are conceptualized and designed. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern urban planning by emphasizing a holistic and ecological approach to urban development. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Geddes viewed cities as dynamic, living organisms, advocating for planning strategies that were […]

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Asesh Sarkar

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Health , News/Stories

March 14, 2025

The Role of Urban Public Spaces in Promoting Physical Activity and Health

As urbanization continues to refine the landscapes in which we live, the role of urban design in public health, particularly regarding physical activity, becomes increasingly prominent. With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, the design of these environments heavily influences their health outcomes. In 2022, statistics revealed that 1 in 8 […]

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Asesh Sarkar

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Climate and Resilience , News/Stories

March 8, 2025

Nurturing a Sustainable Future: The Role of Environmental Consciousness and Education

In the quest for a sustainable planet, the integration of environmental consciousness with informed education and communication strategies is important. Human behaviour towards the environment must undergo a transformative shift, rooted in awareness and understanding of ecological systems. This article explores how promoting environmental consciousness through education and communication can guide human behaviour towards sustainability. […]

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