Meet the Fellow
Anwesha Bhattacharya
Anwesha is an accomplished urban planner with expertise in pilgrimage city planning, having worked on transformative projects in cities like Ajmer and Nabadwip. Her innovative analytical framework and policy for Nabadwip municipality earned her the prestigious President’s Award.
With international experience in the Netherlands, where she focused on sustainable cities and community engagement, Anwesha integrates global perspectives into her urban design philosophy. She is deeply aligned with the organization's mission to enhance gender safety in public spaces while honoring the diverse cultural fabric of urban environments.
In addition to her planning work, Anwesha creates urban illustrations that showcase her passion for the built environment, inspiring others to see cities through a creative and thoughtful lens.
Host Organization
Safetipin
Joining Location
New Delhi
Education
M. Arch (Urban Design)
Host Organization
Safetipin
Joining Location
New Delhi
Education
M. Arch (Urban Design)
Meet the Fellow
Anwesha Bhattacharya
Anwesha is an accomplished urban planner with expertise in pilgrimage city planning, having worked on transformative projects in cities like Ajmer and Nabadwip. Her innovative analytical framework and policy for Nabadwip municipality earned her the prestigious President’s Award.
With international experience in the Netherlands, where she focused on sustainable cities and community engagement, Anwesha integrates global perspectives into her urban design philosophy. She is deeply aligned with the organization's mission to enhance gender safety in public spaces while honoring the diverse cultural fabric of urban environments.
In addition to her planning work, Anwesha creates urban illustrations that showcase her passion for the built environment, inspiring others to see cities through a creative and thoughtful lens.
Blog by
Anwesha Bhattacharya
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Built by Her: Stories of Women Transforming Indian Cities
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Beyond the Numbers: The Power of Gender-Disaggregated Data
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Urban planning in cities like Gurgaon has long been shaped by the priorities of a narrow group, often overlooking the […]
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In the last piece, I shared how my journey through India’s evolving cities:, especially Gurgaon, has revealed the deep-rooted cultural […]
Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to exploration, not just of places but of the stories and cultures within them. Inspired […]