Public space

Field notes in building a community around a shared neighbourhood…

From March 21st to 23rd, the historic neighborhood of Mylapore came alive with stories, photographs, and community spirit at the … Public spaceCommunity Shreya KrishnanDecember 2, 2025

Introducing the Pelathope urban living lab

Mylapore is one of Chennai’s oldest and most storied neighborhoods, renowned for its rich cultural, religious, and architectural heritage. Many … Public space Shreya KrishnanDecember 1, 2025

Design of Platform: Meeting Conduct and Quality

A Ward Committee Meeting at a Municipal Park in Bhuj, Gujarat In the previous blog, I explored how the composition … GovernancePublic space Aanchal AggarwalNovember 30, 2025

Reclaiming the Past: How Heritage Precincts Can Power the Future…

I visited the historic precincts of Shahjahanabad (Delhi), Chowk (Lucknow), Mylapore (Chennai) and Panchvati in Nashik recently on work expeditions. … Public space Shreya KrishnanNovember 30, 2025

Cohesion and culture: what’s urban development got to do with…

I remember the first community engagement workshop I helped organise as an urban designer twelve years ago for a street … Citizen participationPublic space Shreya KrishnanNovember 29, 2025

Drawing Together: Co-Designing Public Spaces with Jaipur’s Adolescents

Source: Research on exploring the role of (co)design by Penny Hagen Designing with, not for, that’s the shift we set … Public spaceYouth Aashima AroraNovember 28, 2025

Neighbourhoods as social glue: neglected and overlooked, but essential for…

In my previous reflections, I explored how planning systems often exclude communities from shaping urban futures. Here, I focus on … Public spaceCommunity Shreya KrishnanNovember 28, 2025

Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time

Source: UNICEF’s Social and Community listening framework As we move from understanding public space challenges to shaping their solutions, a … Public spaceCommunity Aashima AroraNovember 27, 2025

The Missing Link: Why Jaipur’s Public Spaces Fail Adolescents

In my pursuit of understanding the complexities of public spaces in urban settings, the U-CAN Fellowship gave me the opportunity … Public spaceYouth Aashima AroraJuly 5, 2025

This City Isn’t for You – Women, Safety, and Jaipur

Listening to Lived Realities Through my fieldwork in Jaipur’s neighbourhoods, I’ve spent time speaking with adolescent girls about their experiences … Gender & safetyPublic space Aashima AroraJuly 5, 2025

Cities that get it right and what Jaipur can learn

As Jaipur grapples with creating safe, vibrant public spaces for its youth, looking outward at global and national examples can … Gender & safetyPublic space Aashima AroraJuly 5, 2025

Designing for Dignity: Gender, Urban Planning, and the Shape of…

In earlier articles, we examined the range of complaints received by the Gurugram Police—from domestic disputes to street harassment—and how … Gender & safetyPublic space Anwesha BhattacharyaJuly 5, 2025

Planning what matters : Data-Driven

Why do we still see open garbage dumps in our neighbourhoods? Why are drains overflowing right next to newly built … Public spaceData & evidence Manisha BishtJuly 5, 2025

Between Heritage and Hangouts: Youth and the Changing Public Life…

Ajmeri Gate- Gateway to Jaipur’s Heritage. Photo credit: Author The beautiful city of Jaipur has always been a major pin … Public spaceYouth Aashima AroraMay 7, 2025

The Urban Haze

As I moved into the city of Mumbai, I started exploring the neighbourhood of my new workplace. I was delighted … Air qualityPublic space Ramya M AApril 23, 2025

The daily dilemma: Walking Mumbai’s ever-changing streets

While walking home from my office in Mumbai, I am often struck by the diversity of experiences along the way. … Public space Ramya M AJanuary 13, 2025