The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep 361: Pritika Hingorani Wants to Fix Our Cities
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Dec 25, 2023 Urban planning expert Pritika Hingorani joins Amit Varma to share insights on city planning, government policies, and the intersection of economics and urban planning. They discuss the importance of good planning, the impact of technology on urban culture, and the challenges of translating ideas into action. They also touch on imposter syndrome, women in the workplace, and the failures of the Indian state in providing essential services.
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Cities Are Engines Of Opportunity
- Cities concentrate people to create economic opportunity, cultural exchange, and reduced discrimination.
- Density is thus a feature to enable prosperity, not merely a nuisance to avoid.
Allow Vertical Density To Reduce Crowding
- Floor-space regulations (FSI) restrict building density and force human crowding into informal, unhealthy settings.
- Liberalising building density lets market-driven redevelopment reduce crowding and improve public health and affordability.
Use Developer Levies To Finance Upgrades
- Use developer exactions or betterment levies to fund upgrades when you permit higher density.
- Require contributions so new development pays to augment roads, water and other carrying capacity.