Introduction There has been a larger disengagement from the city’s Urban Governance structure by its dwellers. If we look at this disengagement, why does this disengagement take place? Panchayat-level governance structures are functioning relatively well with public engagement and participation. A lot more people are...
Editorial In its unrestrained form, nature has coexisted with human societies for millennia, providing vital resources and shaping cultures. As some of the most significant natural entities, rivers have played a crucial role in human civilisation, particularly in India, where cities like Benares, Patna, Ahmedabad,...
With the late heavy downpour of rain, rivers in Bihar are inundating. Several areas have been affected by flood, chief among them are Kosi and Ganga. There has been flooding in the Gomati river of West Champaran too. Furthermore, three dozen rivers have died in...
Editorial In this edition, we delve into the complex web of Governing of the City. We attempt to understand the governance of Indian urban landscape which is a melting pot of rapid growth, diverse needs, and complex challenges. The local governance addresses urban questions integrating...
Urban Kaleidoscope – 4th Edition Riverfront Development: Implication, Challenges and Way Ahead Human settlements have historically flourished near water bodies due to their essential resources. With rapid urbanization, the dependency on rivers has intensified, leading to their degradation. Riverfront development, aimed at beautifying urban landscapes...
A compendium of 6 Case Studies of different Riverfront development in India Riverfront projects disregard the fragile ecology of river estuaries and the livelihoods of fishing communities that rely on species thriving on diurnal salinity fluctuations. These projects disrupt natural ecosystems, leading to erosion and...
74th Amendment Act envisioned a third-tier government at the urban level in the 1990s. Localization of government was deemed important because it creates checks and balances of government, and brings democracy into the political system, that is public participation. Plus having citizens participate in the...
According to the United Nations by 2050, 68% of the global population will be residing in cities. The increase will be asymmetrical as 90% of the population shift will happen in tier-2 and tier-3 cities in Africa and Asia. In India, 35% of the population...
As part of the People’s Resource Initiative with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), PRC aims to promote urban agriculture in Delhi through outreach meetings with the councillors and the Horticulture Department of MCD. The rationale for urban agriculture outreach is three-fold. Firstly, urban agriculture promotes...
Editorial In this edition, we delve into the intricate relationship between cities and water, uncovering how water sources, flooding, and water management have shaped the very fabric of urban life. We aim to provide a forum for citizens, activists, students, academicians, and researchers to share...