We’ve been taught to see development through concrete, steel, and construction. But can a city truly be called developed if it fails its people? In the first episode of Hum Aur Sheher with Arif Hasan, we revisit one of the…
What is Tactical Urbanism? A buzzword in urban planning or a game-changer for our cities? At Urban Nerves, we’re breaking down complex urban planning ideas into simple, relatable concepts — and this time, we’re talking about “Tactical Urbanism” From “pop-up…
Urban Heat Island Effect: How Our Cities Are Heating Up! Ever wondered why cities are often much hotter than surrounding areas? It’s called the Urban Heat Island effect, and it’s a major urban planning challenge impacting our quality of life…
Complete Streets: Safe and Accessible for All! —whether you’re walking🚶♀️, cycling 🚲 , riding public transit 🚌, or driving. Streets should be more than just for cars. Complete Streets are designed to make room for everyone Why it’s important: 🛑…
Journey back 11,000 years to Ancient Jericho—humanity’s first walled town! Discover how the roots of urban planning began in the cradle of civilization, shaping the cities we live in today. From site selection to land use, explore the principles that…
Introducing “Flyovers: Flying Over the Poor” by Urban Nerves, a documentary that delves into the construction of specific flyovers like Gizri, Bacha Khan, and the recent addition, Naya Nazimabad, exposing how they have been engineered to serve the commercial interests…
Walking is a fundamental mode of transportation, yet it is often discouraged by transportation policies and infrastructure design. Our team at Urban Nerves has produced an educational video that highlights some of the challenges faced by pedestrians in Karachi and…
The founder and CEO of Urban Nerves was invited as an expert to talk about the urban planning issue in Pakistan and how he intends to address those issues through the platform of Urban Nerves.
Walking is one of the healthiest modes of transportation. However, encouraging the public to walk (instead of driving a car or motorbike) to their destinations requires providing suitable infrastructure that makes their journey comfortable, safe, and healthy. A city like…
An analysis of the recently held local government elections in Karachi. Why was the election process so contentious/disputed? What combination of political parties could form the government/mayor? And can Karachi change after this election?