The Unwalkable City of Karachi
“Think of a city and what comes to mind? Its streets. If a city’s streets look interesting, the city looks interesting. If they look dull, the city looks dull.” —Mapping cities
A LOT of impressive and expensive infrastructure has been developed for Karachi over the last two decades. However, much of it has wiped out the history, green areas and builtUrbanism: Coping with Karachi’s Killer Traffic
Vehicles snarl up along the main University Road running parallel to the under construction track of BRT Red Line in July 2023 | White Star The recent tragic accident onRoof of dignity
IN a recent move, the Sindh cabinet approved Rs10.065 billion to resettle all those uprooted along Gujjar, Orangi and Mahmoodabad nullahs. The various demolition drives conducted in recent times razedDemolition drive victims in Karachi to get Rs10bn to rebuild homes
The Sindh Cabinet has approved Rs10.065 billion as grant-in-aid for the construction of 80-square-yard houses for 6,932 people whose homes along the Gujjar, Orangi and Mahmoodabad nullahs were demolished. The
Resettlement of Victims after Forced Eviction
On 17 January 2024, the Urban Resource Center organized a public forum titled “Assessment of the Obstacles Faced in Resettlement of Victims After Forced Eviction,” featuring speakers Advocate Abeera AshfaqURC Activity Report January – June 2024
The Urban Resource Center remained active in tackling Karachi’s key urban challenges over this six-month period. The report highlights focused efforts on improving city infrastructure, addressing deficiencies in health, education,Karachi Beaches for Sale (URC 2009)
The URC Forum Karachi Beaches for Sale highlighted the growing concerns over the privatization and commercialization of Karachi’s beachfronts. The forum discussed the environmental, social, and legal implications of selling