Overview

• Shruti Chaturvedi, founder of India Action Project, spent two weeks in Vancouver and shared 19 observations on its superior urban design and governance.
• She praised Vancouver’s pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, reliable integrated public transport, and accessible public spaces like libraries and parks.
• Chaturvedi highlighted Vancouver’s green space integration and public waterfronts, contrasting them with India’s often neglected natural resources.
• While acknowledging Vancouver’s challenges like housing affordability and visible homelessness, she emphasized its focus on human-scale planning and civic amenities.
• Her analysis has sparked widespread discussions in Indian media and policy circles on adopting sustainable and inclusive urban planning practices.