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Water-logging Is a Network Problem, Not Just a Drain Problem
Every monsoon, India’s big cities—from Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru and Chennai—hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons: submerged...

Neural City Team
May 253 min read


India's Point Cities
Where Did the City Go? Escaping the Point‑to‑Point Trap A Walk Down Memory Lane Ask anyone who grew up in an Indian town in the 1970s and...

Neural City Team
May 24 min read


India’s Roadside Parking Conundrum
Why our footpaths have become free garages, what research tells us, and how other cities priced their way out of the mess India adds...

Neural City Team
Apr 304 min read


Congested Streets, Instant Treats
Across India’s metros and smaller towns alike, rising traffic congestion, hazardous air quality, intensifying urban heat islands, soaring...

Neural City Team
Apr 246 min read


Too many reports. Too little clarity.
Cutting through the Framework Fog: Why Cities Desperately Need Micro‑Level Data Urban administrators today stare at towering libraries of...

Neural City Team
Apr 212 min read


Smart Cities Mission: Amidst the Noise, a Clear Win—India’s Data Awakening
When the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched in 2015, it signaled an ambitious reimagining of urban development in India—with cities...

Neural City Team
Apr 104 min read


Delhi’s 5,000-Bus Push: A Missed Bus or a Turning Point?
The Delhi government’s plan to add 5,000 new buses by 2026 signals a long-awaited push to revamp its public transport system. But behind...

Neural City Team
Apr 64 min read


Deregulating Land, Building, and Construction: A Path to Economic Growth
On January 31, 2025, India's Chief Economic Advisor emphasized the urgent need for deregulation in the construction sector, particularly...

Neural City Team
Feb 24 min read


Delhi’s Future: The Case for Congestion Pricing
Delhi, a bustling megacity of over 33 million people, struggles with crippling traffic congestion, air pollution, and overburdened urban...

Neural City Team
Dec 22, 202410 min read


Data Blindness - Its Impact on Institutional Coordination and City Liveability in India
In India’s rapidly urbanizing landscape, data blindness—where critical information is either inaccessible or poorly shared—hampers...

Neural City Team
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Global examples: Improving Institutional Coordination and Efficiency
In our previous blog, we explored the challenges of coordination among urban governance bodies, highlighting how inadequate...

Neural City Team
Jul 22, 20245 min read


Breaking Down Silos: Lack of Coordination among Urban Governance Bodies
Urban governance involves a complex web of interactions and coordinated efforts across various sectors. However, achieving effective...

Neural City Team
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Smart Cities: The Tripartite Challenge of Technology Adoption, Policy Integration, and Institutional Coordination
India's Smart City Mission epitomizes a transformative stride toward reshaping its urban landscapes through innovative technology,...

Neural City Team
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Driving Behaviour: A Cultural Perspective
In this sixth installment of our road safety series, we explore the intricate interplay of cultural norms, driving habits, and the...

Neural City Team
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Truckers’ Strike: Relook at our Road Safety Value Chain
In this fifth installment of our road safety series, we look at the recent strike by truckers in India, which was triggered by a new law...

Neural City Team
Jan 2, 20245 min read


"Driving Forward: Innovative Road Solutions from Around the World”
INTRODUCTION Welcome to NeuralCity's Road Safety Chronicles! As we journey through the dynamic landscape of transportation challenges,...
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Dec 18, 202315 min read


"Honking for Attention: Unveiling the Realities of Road Safety in India
INTRODUCTION: In the midst of the bustling chaos on Indian roads, NeuralCity takes the wheel on a mission to redefine cityscapes. Join us...
AKSHAY KANCHAN 22
Nov 29, 202314 min read


Accelerating Innovation: Neural City joins NSRCEL’s Velocity Program!
🚀 Exciting News🚀 Thrilled to share another milestone in Neural City's remarkable journey! 🌐 We are delighted to announce that we have...

Neural City Team
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Unpacking Traffic Woes in India: Navigating Towards Sustainable Urban Development
India's rapid urbanization has brought with it a host of challenges, and one of the most pressing is the issue of traffic congestion. The...
AKSHAY KANCHAN 22
Nov 16, 202314 min read


Unraveling India's Roads: Paving the Way for Walkability, Cleanliness, and Safety
This is a first blog in a series of articles, where we embark on a journey along India's vast and intricate road network. It's where...

Neural City Team
Nov 4, 20233 min read
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