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Vancouver Urbanism Innovations: 2018 Urban Leaders Program Summary
12 September 2018 11:00 AM | No CommentsThis year’s Leaders Study Program on Urban Innovations took place in Vancouver which is among the world’s most livable & green cities.The city’s extraordinary success meant that the city’s name itself has come to be known worldwide for a new model for urban living. “Vancouverism” […]
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Women Friendly Cities : A Primer
21 June 2018 1:45 AM | No CommentsReimagining the city from a Woman’s Perspective We are excited to release this primer on Women Friendly cities at the UN Urban Thinkers Campus in Mumbai today. This forum is in Collaboration with Safe City at DICE Districts ISDI ACE along with DevelopmatriX , U.S. […]
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Urban Innovation Lab & Disruptor Awards 2018
09 April 2018 1:47 PM | No CommentsApply Now for a unique opportunity to showcase innovative city solutions to key leaders in India urban sector and participate in a business acceleration program & enter urban disruptor awards
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Reviving the city by transforming the public spaces
14 November 2017 10:35 AM | No CommentsThe streets, squares, and public spaces form the vital element in any neighbourhood & city. They are the single most important component that add to the liveability of the city. We have been using the tactics of Placemaking a used to enhance the civic places […]
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In the News
02 January 2017 7:32 AM | No CommentsMedia coverage , News on The Urban Vision as well as some commentary and opinion columns from The Urban Vision team
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Protected: Berlin Reccomended Reading List
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Livable street standards : Landscape and planting strip
Posted on October 28, 2016 | No CommentsPlanting strips provide a buffer between pedestrians and automobiles , enhance the streetscape, and collect and filter runoff. About : | Visual Dictionary of Street Standards| “To design a street according to its probable use is a reasonable but uncommon practice.” said the City of […] -
LIVABLE STREET STANDARDS : TREE GUARDS
Posted on October 26, 2016 | No CommentsTree guards protect trees from harsh urban environment. They have been proven to extend the life of tree.Attractive and functional,street trees guards add to identity of a place. About : | Visual Dictionary of Street Standards| “To design a street according to its probable use […] -
“URBAN TREES ARE KEY TO THE HEALTHY AND SMART CITIES”
Posted on October 20, 2016 | No CommentsStreet trees brings multiple benefits to cities by helping the environment as well as the quality of life of residents. It deflects the sunlight and reduces the heat effect caused by pavements and buildings. Street trees also encourages walkability. About : | Visual Dictionary of […] -
Urban Venture Challenge Pitch day!
Posted on October 20, 2016 | No CommentsDate : 20 October 2016 Location : IIM Bangalore -
“Significance of STREET FURNITURE”
Posted on October 14, 2016 | No CommentsUrban spaces are major attraction points in cities. street furniture play very essential role in order to develop quality and value of urban spaces. Seat is an essential piece of Street Furniture which provides pedestrians and especially public transport users an opportunity to rest or […] -
What are driveways and why are they important?
Posted on October 12, 2016 | No Comments“Driveways are paved areas where the motorized vehicles have to move over a gentle ramp to enter a property while the pedestrian and cycle tracks continue at the same level. It provide the physical transition between a site and the roadway.” About : | Visual […] -
Prathima Manohar Presents “The principles & vision of the Landuse”, MMRDA
Posted on September 27, 2016 | No CommentsPrathima Manohar presents the principles & vision of the Landuse Metropolitan Plan as part of #Maharashtra #MetropolitanLab which was developed in collaboration with various agencies including represenatives from BMC , MMRDA , MIDC and experts from IITB -
Urban Design is key to safe cities. Think about where you feel safe ? – Empty dull streets or active / vibrant streets??
Posted on September 27, 2016 | No CommentsJane Jacobs often said ” Eyes on the Street” is crucial for a street to be a safe place saying “there must be eyes upon the street, eyes belonging to those we might call the natural proprietors of the street.” About : | Visual Dictionary […] -
LIVABLE STREET STANDARDS: WHAT MAKES AN EDGE ACTIVE AND LIVABLE?
Posted on September 23, 2016 | No Comments“Edge is one of the most important elements of an urban structure. It is essential that the building edge be a livable place with a variety of activities. It should be surrounded by various activities, such as gathering space where people could connect socially and […]
