Landslides are one of the major destructive disasters in Shimla, causing loss of life, loss of livelihood, infrastructure damage, etc. Landslides increase every year due to increasing population and human activities. As ...

Urban areas globally are facing escalating threats from flooding, a consequence of rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and the intensifying impacts of climate change. This vulnerability is particularly pronounced ...

The Risk Informed Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan (GPSDP) for a riverine village is a strategic framework aimed at fostering sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Riverine villages face unique ...

The rapid expansion of commercial real estate is no longer confined to Tier 1 cities; it has also become a significant trend in Tier 2 cities. This shift is driven by economic growth, infrastructure development, changing ...

The Hindon River, flowing through Ghaziabad, has witnessed rapid environmental degradation due to unplanned urbanization, industrialization and changing land use patterns. Once a natural asset supporting local livelihoods ...

The rapid pace of urbanization in India has exacerbated housing affordability challenges, particularly for economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), migrants, and slum dwellers. Traditional affordability ...

As cities expand beyond their traditional boundaries, peri-urban areas emerge as dynamic spaces shaped by rapid urbanization, shifting land uses, and socioeconomic transitions. While these areas play a crucial role in urban ...

Urban freight transport is a critical yet often overlooked component of city planning, especially in Tier-2 cities like Bhopal. As urban areas continue to grow, the demand for goods movement increases, straining infrastructure ...

Communities in the Global South are at risk from climate change, with significant impacts on India's unorganised craft sector, as 200 million artisans face resource depletion, displacement, supply chain disruption by ...

India’s metro rail systems have emerged as transformative urban infrastructure, reshaping mobility patterns and influencing real estate development. In Tier-2 cities like Nagpur, the metro presents a timely opportunity to ...