24x7 Cities Project: Transforming Urban India
Why This Project Matters
India is undergoing rapid urbanization, but many cities still lack the infrastructure to support a 24-hour economy. The 24x7 Cities Project aims to transform cities like Hyderabad into vibrant, always-active centers of commerce and living by improving public services, transportation, and urban governance. This initiative will help cities meet the demands of modern-day life, create jobs, and increase economic growth.
By enabling round-the-clock access to essential services like transportation, healthcare, and public safety, we can help cities thrive economically and socially.
Core Areas of the 24x7 Cities Project
Urban Governance
Reforming the structure of city governance to enable better management, transparency, and responsiveness to citizens' needs around the clock. This includes modernizing city councils and public sector services to work seamlessly 24/7.
Economic Impact
Creating a night-time economy (NTE) can significantly boost GDP and create millions of new jobs in the service, retail, and hospitality sectors. By facilitating 24-hour business operations, we help foster a thriving economy and better employment opportunities.
Infrastructure Development
Improving smart infrastructure such as intelligent traffic systems, public transit networks, and energy-efficient lighting to enable continuous service delivery to citizens. This also includes renewable energy solutions to ensure sustainable city development.
Sustainability and Green Technology
Focusing on the integration of green technologies to make cities sustainable and environmentally friendly, such as solar energy, smart waste management, and energy-efficient buildings to reduce the carbon footprint.
Key Findings from the "Midnight Metropolis" Report
The "Midnight Metropolis" report conducted by the Centre for Liberty highlights the economic benefits and challenges of implementing 24-hour city services. The study found that by adopting smart governance and night-time economic activities, cities like Hyderabad could add billions to the GDP while simultaneously improving the quality of life for residents.
- 24x7 services could create over 100,000 new jobs in the first 5 years alone.
- Investing in infrastructure will boost urban vibrancy and attract global investment.
- Smart infrastructure solutions, like intelligent traffic systems, can improve city efficiency and reduce congestion.
Read the Full 24x7 Cities Report
For a more in-depth analysis of how 24x7 cities can transform urban economies, download our full research report. It includes detailed strategies, case studies, and a roadmap for successful implementation.
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