For many people living in and travelling through Indian cities, ongoing or paused construction sites have become part of everyday life. Dug-up roads, unfinished flyovers, and metro pillars occupy more…
Effective social and physical infrastructure is fundamental for achieving rapid economic growth, advancing human development, and reducing poverty.India markedly lags behind its peers in other emerging economies;potentially a significant reason…
Cities constantly rewrite themselves as people, surroundings, and societal needs change over time. What once worked for past ages may not be suitable for the future. With growing populations, climate…
Among the most basic and fundamental rights that people in society exercise, mobility is one of the key aspects that represent freedom. Mobility, however, seems very simple but has a…
In the heart of Lower Manhattan, a bold architectural signal rises from the site of the former towers: the World Trade Center Transportation Hub. Conceived as much more than a…
Rome’s Stazione Termini has not just been a transportation hub, it serves as a symbolic linkage between ancient Rome and its modern metropolitan era. It was initially opened in 1950…
Kanazawa Station is one of Japan’s major railway stations located in Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally, it was built in 1898 and was operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), the private railway operator Hokuriku…
Designing cities for people rather than just cars is the cornerstone of modern urban planning. When cities are built to prioritize pedestrians, they become more livable, equitable, and sustainable. From…
The origin and history of La Gare La Gare (pronounced as ‘Legehar’ in Amharic) means “The Station” in French. It is the name of the railway station in Addis Ababa,…
Today, cities worldwide are facing issues like congestion, pollution, and climate change challenges. In such a context, car-free urbanism is emerging as a feasible solution. In car-free urbanism, city planning…
The role of Technology in Urban planning has been very crucial in today’s time. Everyone is surrounded by technology and the internet all the time. The ease of access to…
Over 140 crores of private cars are running on the streets presently, majorly contributing to air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases. Moreover, traffic congestion in cities costs the…