Urban design is an approach to design that designs spaces and their buildings based on geographical location. Further urban design aims to solve bigger issues of economic, social, and environmental…
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 rapidly expanding metropolis of Delhi reveals a fundamental conflict that occurs in fast-growing urban areas. The city’s thick air pollution and continuous motorbike, scooter, and auto-rickshaw traffic make walking…
Every city is heading towards making itself pedestrian-friendly because of the detrimental consequences of vehicular traffic on the cityscape. Most cities in the development phase have focused on the automobile…
Creating pedestrian-friendly urban environments has numerous benefits. It improves social interest by supporting an active lifestyle, improving public health, and lowering air pollution due to a lower reliance on cars.…
Cities are always changing, evolving to meet the needs of their people. Today, one of the most exciting ideas in urban planning is the 15-minute city—a concept that challenges how we…
What if a person could buy groceries from a place that is just 15 minutes away from him? How convenient would it be if people could reach places on time,…
Influenced by geographical conditions, human settlement has perpetually evolved over centuries and is poised to take on distinctive dimensions. It is intriguing to witness the dynamic pattern of settlements outlined…
The rapid pace of urbanization has transformed the landscape of human habitation, with more than half (56%) of the world’s population now residing in urban cities. While urbanization brings opportunities…
Gone are those days, when the cities grew as compact settlements with all the necessary amenities available in close vicinity. These close-knit zones promoted residents to walk or use bicycles…
‘Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run and Win the Fight for Effective Transit’ is a comprehensive guide to reviving usage of public transit systems, specific buses in your cities.…
Streets are more than just a conduit for traffic; they are multi-dimensional public spaces where people’s lives fold and unfold everyday. In street design the importance of walkability goes beyond…