Sustainability paradox of the Peri-Urban Regions in India – Reflections on the case of Chennai

This article was written by Lakshmi Priya Rajendran, Chris Maidment and Arindam Biswas and…


A New Saint or a Frankenstein for Dhaka?

This article is written by Tanjil Sowgat and was originally published by NEWAGE. All views are the…


Gathering around a water pump, Nigeria. Credit: World Bank

COVID-19 Demands a Combined Housing and WASH Response

This blog was written by Dr Basirat Oyalowo who lectures at the Department of Estate Management and…


Disarray of urban functions in Joydebpur. © 2020 SHLC Bangladesh

Uncontrolled Industry-Driven Urban Sprawl Creates an Unliveable Peri-Urban Dhaka

Expanding cities inevitably start to encroach upon surrounding rural land. As transport networks…