A common scenario experienced by rapidly urbanising Indian cities today is that irrespective of their geographical location, level of development and state of economic stability, the quality of life in the public realm is extremely poor. This design challenge has been conceived by Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) and Sensing Local in partnership with the Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI), Curiosity Alliance Foundation, and Kasturi Nagar Residents Welfare Association aims to blend technical expertise with citizen participation to reclaim and transform parts of Bengaluru through the Urban Revamp Design Challenge.
The second edition of the initiative aims to give both professionals and students from the field of architecture, urban design, public space design, spatial planning and other allied fields the opportunity to submit proposals to reimagine public spaces in two wards of Bengaluru – CV Raman Nagar (Ward 117) and Padarayanapura (Ward 168). The first edition of the challenge drew nearly 150 participants comprising urban planners, designers and architects. Winning designs were selected through presentations to city officials and experts as well as citizen voting, and the winning teams pitched their ideas to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for implementation.
