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In the upcoming edition (#20) of Earth Friendly Choices, we dive deep into the existential crisis the city of Bengaluru is facing! What kind of a future can the city hope for? And what measures do we need to take immediately to have a future?
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What kind of a future can the city hope for? And what measures do we need to take immediately to have a future?
At the bottom of this issue is Planning. What are the frames of reference? How can our Bengaluru which was abundant in every way just a few decades ago, but has been turned into an importer of water today, and is struggling with every indicator of a good life,
ie., air quality, water quality, ease of moving around, safety, communities, etc.,
What do we aim to create a Bengaluru of the future as? How do we go about it? What role will democratic institutions and processes play in it?
In today's context, where the Government is diving from one controversy to another, due to its sidestepping of the 74th Amendment and announces one plan after another that runs into popular resistance, instead of supporting an integrated and participative planning
process, taking all stakeholders into confidence. This discussion therefore, assumes great significance!
Come join the discussion this saturday, with these amazing personalities:
Ravichandar Venkataraman played a role in Bangalore Agenda Task Force, when it existed, and is a civic evangelist donning various roles. Most recently, he is part of the BBMP restructuring report. Straddling various roles between civic society, enterprise,
government policy making, etc., he has a well rounded view of the city's challenges.
Manu Mathai teaches at Asim Premji University, is another polyglot with cross domain knowledge and experiences, in policy as well as academia and reasearch; his interdisciplinary training in the social and natural sciences have rendered him appreciative of
an inclusive approach.
Vinoba Isaac is a Transport Planning expert, having donned roles in various international and national organisations and most recently was the brain behind the transport plan in the 2031 Masterplan of the BDA.
Sanjeev Dyamannavar is a a founding member of Praja Reaserch Analysis and Advocacy group, a citizen activist who has been spearheading a demand for Suburban Railways and other forms of people friendly integrated Mass Transit in Bengaluru, and for his efforts
he was honored with the Namma Bengaluru Award this year.
See you at Atta Galatta this Saturday! |
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