Urban Update

Urban Update A magazine on issues related to cities: Infrastructure, Governance, Culture, Sustainability. It reports on day-to-day urban affairs.

Urban Update is an English monthly offering a signature blend of reporting and commentary on urban development, municipal affairs, innovation, sustainability, environment, energy efficiency, mobility, science and technology, and business, along with case studies and success stories from Indian and global cities and towns. The magazine is an initiative of the All India Institute of Local Self-Gover

nment (AIILSG). The magazine plays a special and diversified role in urban development – as a primary, indispensable link among stakeholders directly or indirectly connected to the cause, a wellspring of writing and imagery that nurtures community and reinforces magazine’s vision of evangelizing urban infrastructure, governance, culture, safety and security, and, above all, sustainability. In pursuit of its mission, the magazine offers these features:

1. Accurate fair and consistent reporting on issues of concern that will help readers take informed decisions.
2. Highlighting accomplishments challenges and experiences of cities to inspire others to stay involved in their communities.
3. Promoting global understanding of city management and thus furthering community wisdom.
4. Exercising the highest journalistic and ethical standards to produce a publication that is not only informative and interesting but also a trustworthy medium to share thoughts and engage with peers in the domain.

82-km eastern extension planned for Delhi’s Third Ring RoadTo ease Delhi’s traffic, the Centre plans an 82-km eastern ex...
03/08/2025

82-km eastern extension planned for Delhi’s Third Ring Road

To ease Delhi’s traffic, the Centre plans an 82-km eastern extension of UER-II, linking Alipur to Noida via Ghaziabad. The ₹10,850 crore project aims to divert traffic from key choke points like Kalindi Kunj and Outer Ring Road. Bids for the DPR are under review; UER-II opens by August.

📍 Did you know?Ahmedabad was crowned India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017! From intricately carved stepwells...
02/08/2025

📍 Did you know?
Ahmedabad was crowned India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017! From intricately carved stepwells to Indo-Islamic mosques and centuries-old pols (neighborhoods), the city is a living museum of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic artistry. It’s not just architecture—it’s heritage, history, and heart, all stitched into the city’s urban fabric.

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82-km eastern extension planned for Delhi’s Third Ring RoadTo ease Delhi’s traffic, the Centre plans an 82-km eastern ex...
02/08/2025

82-km eastern extension planned for Delhi’s Third Ring Road

To ease Delhi’s traffic, the Centre plans an 82-km eastern extension of UER-II, linking Alipur to Noida via Ghaziabad. The ₹10,850 crore project aims to divert traffic from key choke points like Kalindi Kunj and Outer Ring Road. Bids for the DPR are under review; UER-II opens by August.

🌿Drinking Water from Thin Air? Quite literally.The Warka Water Tower, a 30-ft bamboo marvel that pulls up to 100 litres ...
31/07/2025

🌿Drinking Water from Thin Air? Quite literally.

The Warka Water Tower, a 30-ft bamboo marvel that pulls up to 100 litres of clean water daily straight from humid air.
💧 Cost: Just $500–$1000
🛠️ Built with: Local, biodegradable materials
🌍 Purpose: Fight water scarcity with low-tech innovation

As cities face rising climate stress, smart, sustainable solutions like this redefine what's possible.

SHELTER. STRENGTH. STRATEGY.India’s cities are growing fast—but are they ready for conflict?With global tensions rising ...
29/07/2025

SHELTER. STRENGTH. STRATEGY.

India’s cities are growing fast—but are they ready for conflict?
With global tensions rising and nuclear threats looming, cities can no longer just be smart—they need to be strong. Countries like Switzerland, Finland, and South Korea are building underground bunkers, dual-use tunnels, and shelters in homes.

Meanwhile, over 80% of Indian cities still don’t have updated emergency plans.

🧠 Urban resilience isn’t a luxury. It’s a survival strategy.
💡Let’s build cities that protect, not just serve.

Mumbai’s lake levels rise to nearly 60 per cent: BMCMumbai's seven key lakes hold 862,100 million litres of water, about...
28/07/2025

Mumbai’s lake levels rise to nearly 60 per cent: BMC

Mumbai's seven key lakes hold 862,100 million litres of water, about 59.56% of required capacity, says BMC. Middle Vaitarna rose 3.4m, now 72% full. Bhatsa, the main source, is at 50.2%. While levels are encouraging, full storage is needed to prevent a water crisis in the upcoming dry season.

China must cut 2025 steel output to meet green goals: CREA.China produced 1.5 billion tonnes of steel in 2024, 90% from ...
27/07/2025

China must cut 2025 steel output to meet green goals: CREA.

China produced 1.5 billion tonnes of steel in 2024, 90% from coal-powered blast furnaces. A CREA report urges a 90 million tonne cut to meet 2025 green targets. Switching to Electric Arc Furnaces could slash emissions by 160 million tonnes—matching EU steel emissions—highlighting urgent environmental and economic stakes.

Turkey gets $2.8 billion green financing for rail to Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan.Turkey has secured $2.8 billion in green fi...
26/07/2025

Turkey gets $2.8 billion green financing for rail to Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan.

Turkey has secured $2.8 billion in green financing to build the Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu Railway, connecting to Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan. Funded by MUFG Bank, EKN, OeKB, and the Islamic Development Bank, the eco-friendly project aims to enhance regional connectivity and reduce carbon emissions through sustainable transport in eastern Turkey.

Delhi ranked world’s most affordable city for students.Delhi tops the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings in affordabil...
25/07/2025

Delhi ranked world’s most affordable city for students.

Delhi tops the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings in affordability, scoring 96.5. Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai also climbed ranks. Mumbai ranks 98th overall, Delhi 104th. Both cities feature in the global top 50 for employer activity. India's low living costs boost its appeal as a global education hub.

War may end, but its impact lingers in shattered streets, lost homes, and broken identities.Rebuilding cities after conf...
23/07/2025

War may end, but its impact lingers in shattered streets, lost homes, and broken identities.

Rebuilding cities after conflict goes far beyond bricks and mortar, it’s about restoring memory, belonging, and hope.

Who are we rebuilding for? Can architecture heal? How do we rebuild without forgetting?

This article is written by Ayesha Saeed, explores the vital role of design, planning, and community in transforming devastation into resilience.

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cities-architecture-peace-urbanupdateindia-x8ltc

🧠💡 From ancient game to modern scans!Did you know the game Go inspired the creation of the QR code? 🎯In 1994, Masahiro H...
22/07/2025

🧠💡 From ancient game to modern scans!

Did you know the game Go inspired the creation of the QR code? 🎯
In 1994, Masahiro Hara came up with the idea of QR codes while playing the game Go, in 1994.! 🔳➡️📱 Go is an ancient Japanese strategy game consisting of a 19×19 grid using black and white stones. This game sparked in him an idea of storing and reading information in QR codes, which is now widely used by people all over the world.

Post-Conflict Urban FuturesCities are the most affected during times of wars, riots, and industrial catastrophes, displa...
19/07/2025

Post-Conflict Urban Futures

Cities are the most affected during times of wars, riots, and industrial catastrophes, displacing millions and turning urban infrastructure to rubble. However, the true difficulty is the aftermath, when cities spend ages and billions trying to rebuild what was lost and mend fractured economies. Drawing lessons learned from Ahmedabad, Hiroshima, Kyiv, and Mosul, this article argues that urban safety must go beyond disaster management.

Penned by Jyoti Verma, Consulting Editor, Urban Update.
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