Kiran Keswani is Co-Founder, Everyday City Lab, an urban design and research collaborative in Bangalore that focuses on the everyday practices of people in order to develop a people-centric approach to urban design and planning.
Did you know about the time when rice was sold in Akki Pete, bangles in Bale Pete and cotton in Arale Pete? Here’s a peek in to the history of trade and commerce in Bangalore.
There were many reasons for traffic congestion around Gandhi Bazaar, but evicting street vendors was seen as the only solution. Now, traffic is still messy here. What really could have been done?
What needs to be considered before coming up with a plan to decongest and improve Gandhi Bazaar? One can’t just start work at any time and say, ‘Market closed for repair’.