Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Urban Centers and Water Urban Kaleidoscope is delighted to announce the theme for its second issue: “Water and City.” In this edition, we aim to delve into the intricate relationship between cities and water, exploring how water sources, flooding, and...
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Nagar Nadi Dispatch 4: January – February 2023 (Riverfront Observatory Initiative)
The relationship between cities and rivers is a historic one, and has existed ever since the formation of the very first settlements along these water bodies, which were considered preferable for their diverse geographical qualities. Many urban settlements have evolved with rivers serving as a...
Paving the Way: Street Vendors as Catalysts for Sustainable Urban Development, Another City is Possible
‘Another City is Possible’ is a PRC initiative to strengthen the public dialogue about urban and various issues it is plagued by. Fostering urban as an inclusive space, another city is possible is a podcast series conducted as on-ground sessions, webinars and interactive discussions with...
Beejpatra: Seventh Leaflet | Dec’22
The Seventh Edition of Beejpatra explores ‘Violence in the City: Urban Commons and Commoning in the City’ As the urban sprawl increases, more and more villages are being declared as urban spaces, and being swallowed up by municipal corporations. These rural spaces are now being...
Sowing Sustainable Cities : Lessons for Urban Agriculture Practices in India
A Compendium in collaboration with Indian Institute of Human Settlements The collaboration between the People’s Resource Centre and the Indian Institute of Human Settlements resulted in the publication of a compendium on Urban Agriculture Practices (UPA) in India. The purpose of this project was to...
Growing in the City: A Toolkit Translating Urban Agriculture into Critical Pedagogy
Educators today play a more crucial role than ever. Helping students to understand their syllabus and score good enough marks to pass their exams – although still important, is not the sole focus of education anymore. As our world becomes more and more complex, the...
Call for Contributions for the Urban Kaleidoscope Journal
Urban Kaleidoscope: A Journal for Shifting Perspectives on Cities About the Journal The urban landscape is a kaleidoscope of interconnected elements that come together to form vibrant tapestries of city life. Drawing inspiration from its captivating imagery, “Urban Kaleidoscope” by People’s Resource Centre is a...
Nagar Nadi Dispatch 4: Nov-Dec 2022 (Riverfront Observatory Initiative)
Over the years, sediments carried by the Sutlej River have been accumulating at an alarming rate, leading to the gradual narrowing and shallowing of the riverbed. This phenomenon, known as silting, poses a significant challenge for the proper functioning of the dam. With reduced water...
River in the City: Narrative report on Social, Ecological and Urban Aspects of Riverfront Development along Khan Saraswati River, Indore
This is the fifth report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores social, ecological and urban aspects of riverfront development along Khan-Saraswati River in Indore. It is written by Prachi Satrawal, who is trained as an architect and works towards understanding cities in...
Keeping Heads Above Water: The Challenges of Land Appropriation and Environmental Degradation faced by Pune’s Rivers
This is the fourth report from our Nagar Nadi Fellowship Report Series and explores the state of the Mula, Mutha, and Mula-Mutha rivers in Pune. It is written by Chayanika Iyer, who has been working at different intersections of culture, gender, resistance, art and space,...