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  Metropolis Conference

   Venue: Barcelona, Spain

    Date: 5-8 October 2010

Metropolis Conference, Barcelona, Spain

 

Metropolis is an association of over 120 large cities in the World. NIUA has sigend a MoU with Metropolis to share urban knowledge among Indian cities and Metropolis.

 

In this context, Prof. Chetan Vaidya, Director, NIUA participated in meetings of Metropolis in Barcelona, Spain during October 5-8, 2010 organised by Metropolis and Barcelona City Council.

 

The conference was attended by over 200 delegates from more than 30 countries. Prof.Chetan Vaidya made a presentation on Sustainable Urban Form for India at Commission 2: Managing Urban Growth. A key objective of Commission 2 is the impact of rapid urbanisation on the live-ability of cities.

 

He also attended meetings of Metropolis Strategic Committee and Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV).

 

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