Tag: urban

Discover how urbanisation contributes to rising temperatures in Indian cities, with tier-2 cities in eastern India most affected. Learn about the research findings and proposed solutions.

Explore how the population, diversity, and segregation of cities influence unconscious racial biases, shaping social interactions and systemic racism

A University of Michigan-led study sheds light on the carbon footprint of urban farms, indicating that, on average, fruits and vegetables grown in urban settings have a six times greater carbon footprint than conventionally grown produce. The study suggests key practices to enhance urban agriculture's sustainability, emphasizing the need to balance environmental impact with the social benefits offered by urban farming.

Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide reside in slums and informal settlements within urban areas, which often perpetuate poverty and restrict opportunities for growth. Cities and their surroundings act as dynamic hubs for innovation, culture, and economic prospects, attracting both talent and investments.

Mayors and city leaders will join together in London on March 15, 2023 for the Healthy Cities Summit, where they would discuss...

Digital India is seeing a wide gap with wide differences in the use of Internet and Mobile among men and women, rural...

Early stages of Covid 19 saw large-scale flight from major cities to the perceived safety of the countryside and smaller towns but...

What should be urban planning in the future focus on? No doubt, urban design and transport of the future should have the...

Urban areas are not just regions that build up hope and aspirations of many but they are primary catalysts of economic development and prosperity...

At a time when urbananisation is on an increase across the globe, the world leaders have said that planned urbanization will lead to positive...