Hitesh Vaidya - Shaping India's Urban Future
The Century of Cities · Professor Greg Clark & Jennifer Dolynchuk
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Century of Cities, we sit down with Hitesh Vaidya, an esteemed urban strategist and member of the Kerala Urban Policy Commission. Hitesh traces India's remarkable journey from its rural roots in 1980 to a visionary 2080, where cities are projected to drive 80% of the GDP. He offers compelling insights into the rise of second-tier cities, the development of industrial corridors, and transformative smart urban policies. Plus, he introduces his innovative "I3 = E3" framework, a holistic approach blending innovation, inclusion, and environmental balance to shape the future of urbanization.