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HomeAuthorsAnkit Bhargava

Articles by Ankit Bhargava

About Ankit Bhargava
Ankit is a co-founder at Sensing Local, a Bengaluru based urban living lab primarily focussed on tackling the challenges related to degradation of the environment and public health in Indian cities. He is an Architect and Urban Planner deeply interested in using system thinking and participatory processes to unpack complex problems.
Governance

How shopping streets can be COVID-safe during Dasara: Here’s a template from Malleswaram

October 22, 2020 Ankit Bhargava and Suchitra Deep

With crowds in commercial areas during Dasara, Bengaluru’s COVID count is expected to increase. In Malleswaram, a local group has created a street plan to make 8th Cross COVID-safe, and has sought BBMP’s support for implementation.

Environment

Toxic heavy metals in Bengaluru’s air, finds study

June 4, 2020 Ankit Bhargava

A recent study of Bengaluru’s air quality showed that areas like Koramangala and Haralur had dangerously high levels of PM2.5. Neurotoxins like manganese and lead were also found in excess.

Governance

How ward committees can help Bengaluru handle COVID-19 better

April 10, 2020 Ankit Bhargava

Bengalureans will likely have to deal with the effects of COVID-19 for long. By setting up Disaster Management Cells at the ward level, we can ensure that everyone stays safe and that their needs are met.

Environment

Tracking what Bengaluru is breathing in

November 8, 2016 Ankit Bhargava

The ‘Breathe Bengaluru’ project, currently underway in BTM Layout, will track and disseminate emissions data from traffic, construction, waste burning and other location-specific sources.

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