#00005Accessible hydroponics systems
Hydroponics can revolutionize urban farming, but current systems are too expensive and complex for most people. We need affordable, beginner-friendly solutions.
Priya Sharma
Urban planner working on informal settlements
Mumbai, IN·Joined Jul 2025
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About
PhD in urban planning, currently consulting with municipal governments on housing upgrade programmes. I care about plans that survive contact with real neighbourhoods.
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Municipal policy consultant
public policyDrafted housing-upgrade frameworks for two Indian state governments.
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PhD, urban planning (informal settlements)
urban planningDoctorate from TISS Mumbai. Thesis on participatory upgrade of Dharavi housing blocks.
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#00071Test new species and provenances In progress
Plant experimental forest "gardens" combining local and non-local tree species and seed provenances to study which ones adapt to future climate conditions. The work is run as a long-term research program by the ONF under the name RENEssences, with plots distributed across French regions including the Grand Est.
#00015On-demand micro-transit for underserved areas
Deploy small shuttle vans that operate on flexible routes within suburban zones. Riders request pickups via an app, and an algorithm optimizes routes in real-time. This model (used by Via, ArrivaClick) fills gaps where fixed routes are inefficient.
#00067Sector-Specific Transition Roadmaps for Small Businesses
Develop concrete, step-by-step decarbonization roadmaps for the 10–15 most common SME sectors in a city (restaurants, retail, trades, small manufacturing, professional services). Each roadmap shows exactly what to do first, what it costs, what subsidies are available, and what the payback period is. Generic climate advice overwhelms small business owners; sector-specific guidance with real numbers is actionable. Pair each roadmap with a peer mentor program connecting businesses that have already completed the steps with those starting out.
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