Habitat Forum (INHAF) invites people to participate in ‘Rethinking Cities’ webinars, on July 7th and 9th, which will explore urban challenges and solutions.
S.B. Somani Park, a community-driven urban space in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, designed by Plural, transforms an underutilized area into an inclusive, sustainable park. Designed with input from local residents, it offers amenities like a sunken amphitheater, yoga pavilion, fitness trail, and play zones for children. This revitalized park serves as a model for urban renewal, promoting social interaction, health, and environmental sustainability.
Prof. Kavas Kapadia reflects on the intersection of urban planning, human creativity, and the transformative impact of Information Technology and AI.
Harshad Bhatia emphasizes the importance of urban design in enhancing habitats by considering the interdependence between whole and parts over time and that there is no standardized definition of urban design.
The essay, Hyderabad’s Flooded Dreams: Climate Change and Resilience, talks about the impact of climate change on Hyderabad, focusing on urban flooding and resilience. It narrates a flood incident in a neighbourhood, highlighting how the city’s rapid urbanization and poor drainage infrastructure exacerbate the problem. The essay by Kulsum Nafisa was awarded the best of top three prizes.
With a growing recognition of the importance of biodiversity, Mehardeep throws light on fostering avian well-being and avian urbanism.
Durganand Balsavar introduces an immersive urban design studio based on experiences of public spaces in the backdrop of climate change
Way-finding and information signage at Cubbon Park ,at Bengaluru by Sensing Local – The project is a bi-lingual signage system in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, conceived to ease navigation and showcase its history, culture and biodiversity.
Re-Visioning Bengaluru’s DWCCs, by Sensing Local – Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) were built in each ward by BBMP in 2012, envisioned as the ‘face of decentralisation’.
Walkable Malleswaram, Bengaluru, by Sensing Local – Malleswaram project was one of the first projects conceived by Malleswaram Urban Living Lab (M-ULL) in 2020 and received funding and implementation support from the government (BBMP and DULT) in January 2021.
Narindrapur MARKET, SIWAN, BIHAR by Studio Matter ~ The design retains all existing vendors as per the existing clusters with a few additional facilities and space for more vendors to join.
Studio PKA attempts to create awareness around the importance of public spaces, by proposing rejuvenation of Ballard Estate, Mumbai.
KCAP+ORANGE Architects in consortium with A.Len Architectural Bureau prepared a proposal for the territory planning of the former Tovarno-Vitebskaya railway yard in the south-eastern part of the grey belt of St. Petersburg. This project is a continuation of the Glorax Development’s Ligovsky City neighborhood development project, where the first residential complex is already in operation while the second one is nearing completion. The area under consideration, 30 hectares, is well connected to city. In the North, in close proximity to the site,is planned to build a metro station “Borovaya”.
Patna Riverfront Revitalization, by NilaA Architecture and Urban Design
The State of a Nation Seen Through an Urban Design Competition – Prem Chandavarkar
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