urban development

What would our cities look like if water was visible, accessible, and woven into everyday life? What becomes possible when urban water bodies are treated as commons once again?

As temperatures rise in Nagaland's Dimapur, women street vendors are drawing on traditional practices and strong civil-society networks, revealing an alternative, more intimate model of urban resilience.

WRI India’s Jaya Dhindaw on why blue-green infrastructure—from green corridors to wetlands—must be seen as essential to urban planning.

The realities of heat exposure in informal settlements are often absent from climate plans. A community-led approach, from data collection to low-cost innovations, ensures that solutions are relevant to people’s immediate needs.

The Pune riverfront project aims to beautify the Mula-Mutha river, but risks flooding, pollution, and long-term ecological damage in urban areas.

As Delhi gets ready to vote, a citizen-led charter calls for systemic solutions—sustainable mobility, safer streets, and inclusive public spaces—for a better quality of life.

The rich history of Alappuzha's inland water transport system stands in sharp contrast to the challenges experienced by the boatmasters who now anchor it.

A recent study on inclusivity in the property sector in India outlines the challenges to property rights, especially for marginalised and vulnerable communities, and underscores avenues for greater investment and impact.

East Kolkata Wetlands are home to several communities that depend on them for livelihoods. Urbanisation and climate change are threatening this ecosystem.

Phaere is a smoked fish delicacy traditionally prepared by the Hanji, an indigenous fishing community in Kashmir. Here's why this tradition is fading.