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Vivek Pai

Architect, Author, Activator, and Advocate of Autonomous, Alive Cities
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ivek Pai

Architect, Author, Activator, and Advocate of Autonomous, Alive Cities — passionately involved in shaping minds through teaching and mentorship.

About me

Vivek Pai is an Architect and Urban Transport Planner with a specialization in Transportation Planning, specifically in demand forecasting and systems modelling. He has over 16 years of experience in the consulting field, working with prestigious clients from both the government and private sectors.

He is the Founder and Managing Director of Sustainancy Consultants Private Limited (formerly Sustainancy), a consultancy firm specializing in Environment, Sustainability, Transport, and Urban Planning.

Over the past 12 years, Sustainancy has worked on various Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, and Master Planning projects across India.

The firm’s expertise lies in the design and planning of large-scale infrastructure projects, transport terminals, multi-modal integration, parking policy, and the planning of IT parks, commercial complexes, and educational hubs.

Vivek is also deeply involved in research and education and currently serves as a visiting professor at several institutions offering programs in Architecture, Landscape Design, Urban Planning, and Urban Design.

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A Guide for the New Millennial

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Experts worried as Mumbai’s vehicle count crosses 48 lakh, 60% are two-wheelers

On August 05, 2024

The city's vehicle count has exceeded 48 lakh, including 14 lakh private cars and nearly 29 lakh two-wheelers. In 2023-24, an average of 721 vehicles ...

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Mumbai may try car congestion pricing at key business hubs

On January 13, 2025

MUMBAI: The authorities have identified several areas in Mumbai where congestion taxes may be implemented this year, including BKC, Nariman Point, Worli, ...

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With 100% increase in 10 years, Mumbai roads now have 2,300 vehicles per km!

On April 15, 2024

Mumbai's vehicle population has crossed the 46 lakh mark this week, marking a 100% increase over the past 10 years. From 1,150/km in 2014, vehicle density ...

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Mumbai sees 2,300 vehicles per km, totalling 46 lakh

On April 17, 2025

The announcement was made this week that the city's vehicle population had surpassed the 46 lakh mark, leading to a density of 2,300 vehicles per kilometre ...

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‘What about millions of vehicles already on the road?’ ...

On January 17, 2025

The transport department has come up with a plan to address Mumbai’s vehicular and parking challenges. Its success hinges on balancing urban planning with ...

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Mumbai's Signal-Free Corridor Between Eastern And Western ...

On May 05, 2025

The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension, is poised to reshape the city's east-west commute by offering a signal-free corridor between the Eastern ...

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City sees 100 more cars, cabs for every km of road in 2 yrs

On March 10, 2025

Mumbai: Cars, SUVs, and taxis, including aggregator and tourist cabs, are congesting city roads and highways. The light motor vehicle (LMV) density has ...

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Santa Cruz-Chembur Link Road Extension Set To Ease City's ...

On May 07, 2025

The original Santa Cruz–Chembur Link Road (SCLR), which was opened in 2014, featured Mumbai’s first double-decker flyover. Connecting Kapadia Nagar on ...

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