Definition of Sustainability in Hinduism
As an urban planner with conscious heart toward sustainability I always try to find its core idea that leads to…
Some Ruminations on Constant Muted Wars in Urban Spaces
photo credit: dileeshus Urban planning is a logical initial stride towards an organized development of a city or a commercial…
Bond measures: Innovative financing and acquisition of green spaces
Nancy Chase, a senior planner with expertise in natural areas acquisition, has had experience working both with Metro and smaller…
A spatial framework for explosive growth
photo credit: garycycles5 . Urbanization is taking place in a extremely fast manner. We are not confronted anymore to urban…
The early bird builds its nest: Portland's early start for promoting natural areas
Having been here for a few months, it started becoming evident that a lot of the Portland metropolitan region’s innovative…
Integrated Township Development
With limited land supply along with huge chasm between demand and supply for individual plots, apartments or sites; developers are…
My big idea for cities in 2012: Cities with Shared Pod Car Systems
Pod Cars are automated driverless vehicles that will operate on traditional roadways creating personal rapid transit systems” * use contributes…
[Video] : Forum : India Inc.'s Insider View on Corruption & India's Future Prospects
India’s Growth Prospects & the Season of Scams in India and if it is likely to derail the India Story.…
My big idea for cities in 2012: Social impact bonds, Outcomes-based permitting, Public Spaces
I have three ideas: . 1. Social impact bonds. Leveraging public dollars with private / nonprofit innovation and accountability. .…
My big idea for cities in 2012: Integrated approach to Energy Efficiency.
photo credit: phototouring Cities represent the pinnacle of human achievement, and we are becoming increasingly urban to the extent that…