India's urban evolution, shaped by central government missions, raises questions on local autonomy and citizen-centric urban ...

Plastic is increasingly being used for fuel by much of the world’s urban poor, to the detriment of the health of local people and their environment, researchers argue in a new commentary.

Cities must meet the growing global demand for more and better jobs, efficient infrastructure and services, and affordable housing, especially for the nearly 1 billion urban poor living in informal ...

S. Krishnan, 29, works in a factory. While he’s grateful to have a job when there are many who are still without work, Krishnan says that his earnings are “barely enough” for him to survive ...

Drawing on the long tradition of Saint Louis University's commitment to the city of St. Louis, the interdisciplinary minor in urban poverty studies is an examination of local, national and global ...

Poor air and water quality, insufficient water availability, waste-disposal problems, and high energy consumption are exacerbated by the increasing population density and demands of urban ...

Since taking office on June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has carried out a “war on drugs” that has led to the deaths of over 12,000 Filipinos to date, mostly urban poor.

Besides, it approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. Under the Awas Yojana, 10 lakh houses will be constructed in five years to benefit the eligible beneficiary ...