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In the News: Media Coverage, Commentary and Features on The Urban Vision

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This section features news on The Urban Vision as well as some commentary and opinion columns from The Urban Vision team

  • Why are  Indian Cities failing : CNN IBN

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky3Au3xY220

    Mumbai’s Redevelopment : CNN IBN

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qEF5YRrcE

  • Architecture Makes a City’s Character : Times of India

  • Elements of an Efficient city : Times of India]

  • Making of an eco city : Times of India

  • Compact City: Towards better civic amenities : Times of India

  • High Density Advantage : Times of India

  • Urban Redevelopment : Times of India




    • Opinion

    Leaders Study on Urban Innovations in Berlin: Presentations

    Healthy Places

    Berlin 2030 Plan

    Berlin LSP: Placemaking & Art

    Bikini Berlin

    Giesberg- Sustainable Development

    Urban Tech Republic

    Opinion

    Livable Street Standards: Curb Extensions and Curb Radii


    Curb extension increase the overall visibility of pedestrians. Significantly improves pedestrian crossing by reducing the pedestrian crossing distance.
    About : | Visual Dictionary of Street Standards| “To design a street according to its probable use is a reasonable but uncommon practice.” said the City of St. Louis Plan in 1917. We strongly believe the streets, squares, and public spaces form the vital element in any neighbourhood & city. They are the single most important component that adds to the livability of the city. Visual Dictionary of Street Standards visually depicts the various components of a Livable Streets
    This is part of Visual Dictionary of Livable Streets which was developed by the 2016 Fellows as part of our Young Urban Leaders Program. Credit: Priyanshu Sharma, Sneh Salot, Shruti Punjabi.
    Opinion

    Livable Street Standards: Curbs and Curb Ramps

    Curb is an edge of the sidewalk.Curb and Curb ramps are smaller but important part of the sidewalk.
    Curb ramp makes transit safer and comfortable for the physically disabled person from roadway to the sidewalk.
    About : | Visual Dictionary of Street Standards| “To design a street according to its probable use is a reasonable but uncommon practice.” said the City of St. Louis Plan in 1917. We strongly believe the streets, squares, and public spaces form the vital element in any neighbourhood & city. They are the single most important component that adds to the livability of the city. Visual Dictionary of Street Standards visually depicts the various components of a Livable Streets
    This is part of Visual Dictionary of Livable Streets which was developed by the 2016 Fellows as part of our Young Urban Leaders Program. Credit: Priyanshu Sharma, Sneh Salot, Shruti Punjabi. #livablestreet #smartcities
    Opinion

    Livable Street Standards: Trash Cans

    Trashcans on side walks are essential to the health and the function of the city.
    About : | Visual Dictionary of Street Standards| “To design a street according to its probable use is a reasonable but uncommon practice.” said the City of St. Louis Plan in 1917. We strongly believe the streets, squares, and public spaces form the vital element in any neighbourhood & city. They are the single most important component that adds to the livability of the city. Visual Dictionary of Street Standards visually depicts the various components of a Livable Streets
    This is part of Visual Dictionary of Livable Streets which was developed by the 2016 Fellows as part of our Young Urban Leaders Program. Credit: Priyanshu Sharma, Sneh Salot, Shruti Punjabi. #livablestreet#smartcities
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