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  •   almost 9 years ago

Enpowerment through Public Spaces

Creating a system that documents, evaluates and provides opportunities to inhabit and enliven public spaces that are otherwise neglected. This process would involve the active participation of the community members; thereby allowing them to take ownership of their space, former stronger ties with their community. If such an idea is replicated in several other communities it will animate the city to become a more hospitable and user friendly environment. We want to propose a specific programs for each of these public spaces, that are initiated and sustained by the citizens themselves. the programs could be a range of possibilities from a cricket match, hawkers symposium, urban reading lounge/ story telling sessions. These programs could also be a reciprocation of the skills and assets of a particular community. With this framework they could use their public spaces to create opportunities of educational, entrepreneurial and collaborative nature.

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  •   •   almost 9 years ago

    We're already working on similar initiatives under the auspices of Pulp Urban, an organization that was founded by Javeria Masood and Sundas Shahid. We look forward to collaborating with like minded individuals.

  •   •   almost 9 years ago

    would this be something like a "whats on" page which allows people to see what activities are happening in the city that week? or perhaps could be incorporated into it?

  •   •   almost 9 years ago

    i was reading some of the other discussions and "yelp" came up. maybe islamabad needs an app like yelp than can incorporate your idea into it as well :) - im a graphic designer, let me know if you need a team member!

  •   •   almost 9 years ago

    +1 - though at the moment I can't imagine what a 'digital' product of this could look like. It involves more human interaction and is definitely a must have, especially when the current spaces are being eaten up in the name of convenience.

  •   •   almost 9 years ago

    Amna we'd love to work with you! We re at the venue, give us a shoot out if ur here. Our project is up on the spreadsheet

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