Learning & Development

Every year on November 8, urban planners, architects, policymakers, educators, and communities around the world come together to celebrate World Town Planning Day — a global event that highlights the...

By Krishna Yadav Abtract This article synthesizes recent research on sustainable transport planning, integrating insights from transport, land use, and urban development studies. It reviews how accessibility, transit-oriented development, land use–transport interaction...

By Devraj Verma Abstract This article examines emerging perspectives in sustainable transport planning by integrating research on accessibility, inclusivity, and technology-driven urban development. Drawing on studies by Sharma, Dehalwar, Lodhi, Garg,...

A building is a structured space designed for human habitation, work, recreation, or storage, and it comprises several essential elements that ensure stability, functionality, safety, and aesthetics. Understanding building elements...

On the last Friday of each month I curate some of the observations and insights that were shared on social media. I call these Friday’s Finds. “Little men in lofty places...

Physical planning, also called spatial or urban planning, involves organizing land use, infrastructure, and urban growth to create functional, sustainable, and livable environments. As cities face rapid urbanization, climate change,...

Urban finance refers to the mechanisms through which municipalities and urban local bodies (ULBs) generate revenue, mobilize resources, and finance urban infrastructure and services. Effective urban finance is critical for...

Urban and regional planning in India is guided by a complex framework of policies, programs, laws, and local regulations that aim to regulate land use, development, housing, environmental protection, and...

Urban and town planning in India has evolved through a combination of indigenous traditions, colonial interventions, and modern planning principles. Several leading international and Indian planning masters have contributed to...

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