Cities are often evaluated by the quality of their destinations, such as landmark buildings, public squares, and transportation hubs. However, for most people, urban life unfolds during movement. It occurs…
As daylight fades across Indian cities, another layer of urban life slowly emerges. Be it school children, university students or office goers, satisfying their daily cravings from their go-to street…
The literal meaning of megacity is a massive metropolitan area with a population of over 10 million people. In 1975, there were only four megacities- New York, Tokyo, Mexico City…
‘Approximately half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with some of the highest rates among young adults.’ (Dr. Murthy, 2023) In recent years, loneliness has emerged as a serious public…
Walkability is usually considered a transportation challenge, signifying how easily people can navigate a neighborhood or city by walking. Walking changes the pace of city living: it slows people down…
The cities we live in now are growing faster than ever before. The sheer extent of growth is marked by the development of infrastructure, connectivity, and the economy. However, what…
Walking in Indian cities feels like a subway surfers’ run where cars and scooters have all the right and footpaths are optional. In many cities, 40% of the major roads…
Cities worldwide are facing a critical challenge in the form of streets that have been designed to serve vehicles instead of people. Traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and fractured social spaces…
Architecture is often described as a discipline rooted in tradition, precedent, and continuity. Architectural education begins with studying historic buildings, canonical architects, and established design methods. While this lineage provides…
Cities are constantly changing due to economic upheaval, population increase, and infrastructure development. These processes typically result in fragmented, underutilized places known as urban voids. Abandoned industrial sites, vacant plots…
The transportation structure of cities is undergoing a massive transformation as they face congestion, climate crisis, and emerging travel behaviours. Planners in several cities across the U.S. are testing shared…
Architecture plays a key role in people’s lives as it plays a connecting role between people and the spaces. Architecture is not only about the aesthetics and functional requirements, but…