Riverfronts in smaller Indian cities can widen access, support livelihoods and bring people back to the river, and some are already doing so. This commentary draws on reports from across the country to offer seven questions residents can ask early, so a riverfront stays usable, inclusive and cared for once it opens.

A preview of the information gaps of Wikipedia pages of important smaller Indian cities. What is present and what is missing on these pages and how can we build the knowledge infrastructure.