My big idea for cities in 2012: Transforming visions into reality…
photo credit: SaGaR PuRo At The Urban Vision, We recognize that cities are at the heart of some of the…
Human Capital, Cities , Economic Growth
I am re-posting this Interview I did with Soumitra Dutta for another publication.We must pay attention to some of his…
On Anti-Corruption Movement
Having been associated with the real estate industry earlier on in my career, I had to deal with immense level…
Reconfigurable Housing
In a fascinating lecture at EmTech India 2011 , Kent Larson, Principal Research Scientist and Director, Changing Places Research Group,…
The High Density Advantage
A high density and compact city form is the most ideal development pattern for the future. Here’s why: Promotes thriving…
Empowering and Making the city authorities accountable is key
I am posting excerpts of the interview I did with Alain Bertaid. Alain Bertaud is an urban planner with over…
"Human civilization has systemic problems"
Léon Krier is internationally known as a pioneering architect, urban planner and architectural theorist. He is especially recognized as a…
Form Follows Climate
“Form Follows Climate “, Charles Corrrea, a famous Indian architect once said. This idea essentially suggests that a built environment…
3 – Point Agenda for Mumbai.
Affordable Housing Strategy: The city has a housing shortage of 2.62 million units in 2009.This will almost double to 4.47…