An important aspect of understanding and working with cities is data. Towards this, UDC engages in mapping various aspects of cities as well as allied urban research that can facilitate better solutions for our cities. Aside from traditional mapping techniques, we are also constantly innovating ways to involve a wide range of citizen groups to understand the city through maps.

PROJECTS/ INITIATIVES TILL DATE- Eyes on the canal Participatory planning Chennai 2018 -2019 Tactical Urbanism Guidebook Urban research and design May 2020 T.Nagar Vendor Study Research and graphic design Chennai 2018 SCAD Eco-housing project Sustainable housing design Tirunelveli 2018 – 2019 Museum of Possibilities Design for inclusivity Chennai 2019 Mega streets Complete streets design Chennai 2020 Magizhchi Café Design for inclusivity Chennai 2019 Food in the City Urban resource mapping Chennai-Tirunelveli 2020 Cycles for change Active mobility design Kochi 2020 Coimbatore tactical urbanism Active mobility design Coimbatore 2020 Cha Company Market research Kochi 2018 Accessibility Quarter Design for inclusivity Chennai 2020 Lost Opportunities/ Mixed Priorities/ Resilient Communities Urban Mapping, Research & Public Exhibition Mattancherry June-August 2017 Bypass lab Urban Mapping Workshop Sriperumbudur June 2016 The City Archive Project Urban Documentation July 2015 – Present Social Cohesion in Neighbourhoods Urban Mapping & Research Chennai July 2015 – Present Where Is YOUR Chennai? Community Asset Mapping Chennai December 2014 Where is your Pondicherry? Community Asset Mapping Pondicherry February 2017 Small Steps, Big Changes Neighbourhood Improvement Project Pondicherry August 2013 – Present