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Pulse of Public Spaces 07 - 22nd to 28th July

  • Writer: Sunjana Thirumala Sridhar
    Sunjana Thirumala Sridhar
  • Jul 27, 2024
  • 2 min read
Welcome to week 7's edition of Pulse of Public Spaces, where we spotlight essential articles, reports, products and more - that drive urban development, engage communities, and support local municipalities in building thriving public spaces! Dive in to stay informed and inspired.


Feature Article of the Week

 

"Reinventing Urban Waterfronts in Indian Cities"

By Samrat Basak & Aswathy Anand

Urban waterfronts are crucial parts of cities, often shaping their identity and history. In India, waterfront development has mostly focused on construction and economic gains, ignoring social and environmental needs, weakening the connection between people and water. This article puts forth five practical steps to create better urban waterfronts:

  1. Create spaces that connect peple with nature: Combine natural features with urban areas to encourage community interaction and respect the city's historical ties to water.

  2. Work together: Get everyone involved—government, businesses, and locals. Use participatory methods to ensure the development meets everyone's needs.

  3. Prioritize the environment: Make ecological restoration and climate resilience top priorities. This will improve environmental quality and help the city adapt to future changes.

  4. Ensure financial sustainability: Use creative funding strategies and partnerships to keep waterfront projects financially viable.

  5. Adopt a flexible, long-term approach: Plan for the long haul with a vision that allows for gradual, adaptable changes to meet the city’s evolving needs.


By following these steps, Indian cities can develop urban waterfronts that are socially inclusive, environmentally friendly, and economically beneficial for everyone
There is limited consideration of the social, hydrological, environmental and ecological concerns of waterfront projects.

Read the whole article here by WRI



Feature Publication of the Week

 

Transforming Urban Landscape in India: 75 Public Spaces

Published by NIUA


As India urbanizes rapidly, we are witnessing shrinking public spaces in cities. While the streets are overcrowded, parks and open spaces are fast disappearing, water bodies depleting and there is encroachment of open spaces. Re-imagining public spaces in Indian cities needs to be brought to the forefront of the city planning and design process. Since ancient times, Indian public spaces like market-streets, food streets, baghs, chowks, plazas, and ghats have been critical for the formation and sustenance of communities. This publication reimagines and highlights valuable case studies that show how trends are changing in public space development in India.

Access the publication here



Feature Visual (that caught our eye!)

 

Credits to Mehman Mammedov

Illustrations for the branding of a city



Featured Public Space

 

Perth's Kings Park and Botanical Garden

The largest inner city park in Perth, famous for integrating community centric activites with local culture, flora and fauna of Australia.

 

Stay tuned for next week's Pulse of Public Spaces for more insights and inspiration!



 
 
 

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