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Citizen Chandigarh: Working Hands

Working Hands Chandigarh’s Street Vendors Filmmakers: Emily Andrews, Tejasi Gadkari, Ken Kohnfelder, Erin Feeney. [...]

What is an Apni Mandi?

The Leisure Valley was planned by Le Corbusier to provide one of four major functions; care of the body and spirit. It is meant to promote health and forms the lungs of the city. However, the park [...]

Cinemas in Ahmedabad and Sector 17

Neelam Theater in Sector 17 The contrasting conditions of the theater scene in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad caught my attention. In Chandigarh, the iconic Neelam and Jugat theaters are prominent features [...]

Urban Character in Ahmedabad and the Capitol Complex

Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex boasts open green spaces, monumental buildings and an unending view of the Himalaya Mountains. Currently restricted to the public, the complex is an amenity [...]

Space Activation in Ahmedabad

The capitol complex is in need of some major social activation and the main question is in what manner this activation should happen. The visit to Ahmedabad was a great experience because it opened [...]

Sector 17 v. Ahmedabad’s Main Market

Looking at the unplanned and ancient part of Ahmedabad, through the lens of Sector 17, we began to see how a pivotal place in a city can begin define its entire character. Over the weeks we have [...]

Frame Control in Chandigarh: Background

History Created from a tabula rasa, Chandigarh presented an opportunity to design every aspect of the plan and original buildings. With a single team of architects controlling the design of [...]

Solutions to the Parking Problem: Markets

Existing parking is chaotic. As observed in a previous post, the supply of parking spaces in Chandigarh is a growing concern among planners and residents. According to the Chandigarh Transport [...]