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Second Edition of the CEPT Conferences Held
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 18: The second edition of the CEPT Conferences on 'Urban Design in India' and 'Urban Planning in India' were held on 8th May and 9th May 2024 respectively in Ahmedabad. The conferences were organized by the CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) and
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ASBL founder Ajitesh Korupolu advocates for Happiness-centric Smart Cities
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 17: Ajitesh Korupolu, the founder & CEO of ASBL, emphasized the need for urban planning to prioritize the well-being and happiness of citizens. In a recent podcast with YourStory, speaking to Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory, he asserte
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'Planning for India's Urbanisation'; Book Launch by CEPT Press
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 9: CEPT University Press today launched 'Planning for India's Urbanisation' by Vidyadhar K. Phatak. The event was attended by practicing planners from the region and members of the CEPT community viz. students, faculty members, alumni, etc. Phatak is among
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IIT-Delhi fellowships awarded to University of Canterbury researchers
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A joint initiative between IIT-Delhi and eight New Zealand universities, the IIT-Delhi India-New Zealand Centre aims to bolster academic and cultural exchange between India and New Zealand through joint research in climate change, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monito
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Haryana Chief Secretary calls for review of urban transportation systems
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Stressing the importance of utilizing existing resources efficiently, the Chief Secretary advocated for prioritizing brownfield development over greenfield projects. "We must focus on redeveloping underutilized land within cities, promoting transit-oriented development, and ensuring sustaina
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Researchers argue that reducing inequality plays vital role in dealing wit
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers argue in a new analysis published in the journal Nature Climate Change that reducing inequality is critical in getting the world towards Net-Zero because inequality limits who can afford to adopt low-carbon habits.
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Assam: Strategic meeting unfolds 'Ten Cities Development Concept' in Guwah
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Participants expressed their views on proper urban planning, solid waste management, clean and regular water supply, public infrastructure, traffic management, street lights, and the implementation of green-blue elements such as open spaces, parks, and water bodies in these cities.
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Renowned Architect and Urban Planner Dikshu C Kukreja Appointed Honorary C
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 13: Renowned architect and urban planner, Dikshu C Kukreja, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Albania to India. This prestigious appointment comes as a testament to Kukreja's exceptional contributions to the fields of architectur
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UAE Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on urban planning in Dub
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Law seeks to develop an integrated and effective urban planning system that encourages investment, sustainable development, prosperity and improves the quality of life for citizens.
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PM Modi is thinking about space in the right way, says aerospace engineer
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"I think he (PM Modi) is thinking about it (Space) the right way. Space does many things for you, but some are very short-term. Everyday navigation systems, disaster relief, using the images from space to doing public policy, or to doing urban planning, or to doing infrastructures. So that's
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Dubai Municipality and DIEZ sign MoU for Dubai Horizons System
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The MoU supports the aspirations of Dubai in the field of air mobility and achieving objectives and strategies of Dubai Municipality for the Dubai Horizons System with regard to planning routes for drones, airport locations, and low-altitude airspace landing locations, based on the partners’
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Urban planning needs shift from regulation to facilitation: Hardeep Puri
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Addressing the National Conclave on Urban Planning held here in the national capital, Minister Puri said it is important to shift from just regulation to facilitation as the system needs to get rid of the mindset of imposing norms and rules.
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