India's cities are growing faster than ever—but are they actually being planned?In this episode of Business & Beyond, we sit down with Urban Planner and Architect Amit Gotecha to understand what really shapes the cities we live in.Drawing from over 15 years of experience working with governments and planning authorities across India, Amit breaks down the hidden systems behind city growth, land use, housing, transportation, and urban governance. The conversation explores why traffic congestion continues to worsen, how planning decisions affect daily life, and what separates well-planned cities from those struggling to keep up with rapid urbanization.🎯 What You'll Discover:~ Why traffic and parking challenges keep increasing~ How Town Planning Schemes influence city growth~ The role of Master Plans in shaping urban expansion~ Whether housing development is keeping pace with infrastructure~ How Development Control Regulations affect the built environment~ The impact of FSI on density and livability~ Why walkability remains a challenge in most cities~ Common mistakes in land use planning~ The gap between policy and execution~ What the future of Indian cities could look like🌍 Why This Matters to You:Every road, neighborhood, commercial district, and residential area is shaped by planning decisions. Understanding how these decisions are made provides valuable insight into the challenges of mobility, housing, public spaces, and long-term urban growth.👤 About the Guest – Amit GotechaAmit Gotecha is an Urban Planner and Architect with more than 15 years of experience in statutory planning, policy advisory, urban design, and development planning. His work spans Development Plans, Town Planning Schemes, Development Control Regulations, housing frameworks, waterfront development, and spatial planning initiatives across multiple Indian states.🎧 About Business & BeyondBusiness & Beyond is a podcast exploring business, technology, infrastructure, innovation, psychology, health, urban development, and society. Through conversations with experts, professionals, founders, and changemakers, we uncover ideas and perspectives shaping the future.👉 Watch the full episode now👉 Share your thoughts in the comments👉 Follow for more conversations that go beyond the headlines