Covid-19 impact is among growing complexities cities need to prepare for

A decalogue is needed to promote policies to transform our cities into healthier and protective living environments.

Covid-19 has unprecedentedly stressed India’s urban centres, highlighting the need to reconnect contemporary urban development with public health that would offer a new dimension to the decision-making framework for healthy and resilient city planning. Going forward, our cities would need to take a closer look at the Covid-19 progression, well-being, inclusion, green recovery and the quality of life for urban residents. An intersectional and collaborative approach is essential to develop an action-oriented strategy that is capable of coping with growing complexities. There is a need to build a possible decalogue for urban policymakers in promoting actions and policies aimed to