Why Liveable Cities, Not Flyovers, Will Win Urban Votes
For decades now, the opening of a new flyover has been the ultimate symbol of political progress. These towering structures […]
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What Indian Cities can Learn From Chennai’s New Mobility Playbook
As published in The Times of India Indian cities do not suffer from a lack of transport plans; they struggle
How the Safety of our Children is Nudging Indian Cities to Rethink Safe Streets for All
In wildlife conservation, there’s a familiar problem: charismatic megafauna—the big, beautiful, crowd-pulling mammals—soak up attention and conservation efforts, while countless
Chennai’s First Situational Analysis Reveals What’s Wrong with the Footpaths and How to Fix Them
Assessments are a part of everyone’s life. Ask a student, a professional, or even a patient, almost everyone is put through a series of tests,
The Best Street in Nagpur? Survey Says: It’s Wardha Road!
Over the last one year, Nagpur really hit the streets, quite literally. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation, with technical support from
How Pimpri Chinchwad Bust Five Myths by Hosting Vehicle Free Days
As published in The Economic Times Every time a city announces a vehicle-free day, the sceptics line up: “It’ll cause
Pedalling Through Time; What it Means to Cycle in India for Different Generations
Cycling has long been woven into the fabric of daily life in India. Just a couple of decades ago, the
How Chennai and Coimbatore City Budgets are Championing Walkable Streets
For years, major cities in Tamil Nadu have prioritised vehicles through budgetary allocations and infrastructure. This is despite the fact
Parking Reimagined: Chennai’s Parking Policy is Paving the Way for Better Streets
Commuting in Chennai’s streets often feels like a game of Would You Rather?—except that the choices aren’t fun. Would you
Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: Public Transport Gains, but Walking and Cycling Need More Attention
On March 14, the Tamil Nadu (TN) government announced the much-awaited budget outlay for the financial year 2025-26. At the