Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework, Streets For People Challenge

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Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0

Launched in 2019 by MoHUA,
The Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework is a first-of-its-kind assessment framework on climate relevant parameters.

To provide a roadmap for cities for combating Climate Change
While planning and implementing their actions, including investments.
CSCAF initiative intends to inculcate a climate-sensitive approach to urban planning and development in India.

The Climate Centre for Cities under National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is supporting MoHUA in implementation of CSCAF.

COVID-19 has presented the need for physical distancing while moving through the city and accessing essential services.
Cities around the world, such as Bogota, Berlin, and Milan have responded by transforming streets for walking and cycling, to ensure safe mobility during COVID-19.
Thus Indian cities should leverage this opportunity to reimagine streets as public places to make them safe and people-friendly.
The Streets for People Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,
To inspire cities to create walking-friendly streets through quick measures, in response to COVID-19.
The Challenge will support cities across the country to develop a unified vision of streets for people in consultation with stakeholders and citizens.