One would have expected the more radical ideas from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Bengaluru to impress the world. Last year, the C40 found that at least 70% of its member cities were already affected by climate change. The rising pollution, growing congestion and mounting waste are throttling local environments and contributing to global warming. While climate change mitigation is the larger aim of these projects, they are also about improving the way the cities run. An efficient public transport, unclogged streets, cleaner air, greener parks, a reliable water system and housing for all are the fundamentals of urban living.

Source: Hindustan Times September 26, 2016 07:41 UTC