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The story of the CDGK's decision in 2004 that ruined PECHS
The stately old homes with their high ceilings, rounded balconies and verandahs are being torn down by builders.
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Urban & organic farming: Crops in pots and a sabzi mandi in your own backyard
Join the citizens' movement to green Karachi.
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Undergrad students come up with Karachi solutions - what’s stopping the govt?
IVSAA students give four visionary ideas for sustainability.
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Urban management: Karachi is Never-Never land for those who need it the most
As govt digitally maps the city, questions arise on how its space is being used.
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Renew and repair: To arrest urban decay, one plan to breathe life into Clifton
Saddar is already rundown, but the city government can step in to save other spaces.
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Urban infrastructure: The more we take the road less travelled, the higher the price we pay
Karachi’s road building is weak when it comes to drainage and following standards.
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Integrated Coastal Management: To prevent massive fish deaths, city needs a holistic vision for coastal development
Splitting jurisdiction between various levels of govt will yield better results.
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Urban heat island effect: Is Karachi heating up while the countryside keeps its cool?
Traffic, factories, air conditioners, buildings are all tweaking our city’s temperature.
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Urban sustainability: If you don’t want Karachi to flood in the next rains, do this
A flood defense and response system and risk mapping are some solutions.
