A Tribute to Prof J.H. Ansari: Shaping Minds, Shaping Cities
The passing of Prof. J.H. Ansari, former Director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), marks a profound loss […]
Indian Cities
NIUA Webinar on Clean Air Pathways for Sustainable Urban Living on March 20, 2026
Overview The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is
The Right to Life and the Crisis of Indian Cities
Why urban planning continues to fail the people it is meant to protect The Right to Life belongs to everyone—our
TheAPN Journey Across India’s Cities in 2025: Looking Back to Build Ahead
As India steps into 2026, The Architecture and Planning News (TheAPN) pauses to reflect on a year spent closely observing
One Space, Every Issue: What a Small Urban Space Teaches Us in 2026
This street does not appear on master plans. It is not part of any grand urban vision. Yet, every single
Letter to 2026: If Cities Could Speak
Dear 2026, I am a metro city of India. I never sleep, yet I am exhausted. By dawn, my local
Kevin Lynch and the Timeless Art of Reading Cities
Cities are not just collections of buildings and streets—they are living environments shaped by how people perceive, navigate, and emotionally