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HomeCITIZEN JOURNALISM

CITIZEN JOURNALISM

Citizen-authored reports and individual perspectives on policy or initiatives affecting life in the city

A view of Bengaluru
Infrastructure

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

May 23, 2023 Dr. Anjali Karol Mohan and Anushri Tiwari

Data analysis shows a spike in plan sanctions between 2013 and 2019, because the rules then allowed regularisation of building plan deviations.

Apartments and residences in outer areas of Bengaluru
Infrastructure

Making sense of Bengaluru’s messy urban development data

May 22, 2023 Dr. Anjali Karol Mohan and Anushri Tiwari

While publicly available data can be used in myriad ways to take informed decisions on Bengaluru’s growth, data quality remains poor.

people getting into the train
Commute

Why crowd management is needed at Yeshwanthpur Metro Station

May 16, 2023 Rakshith Adiga

As the metro network ridership grows, crowding at metro stations too will increase, which could cause safety issues and increase in total travel time.

Candidate speaking at podium
Governance

Mahadevapura Cong candidate H Nagesh: Traffic, floods can be fixed by proper administration

April 27, 2023 News Desk

H Nagesh, the Congress candidate from Mahadevapura Constituency, is a government official turned politician. He shares why voters should choose him.

State of construction on 100 ft road
Infrastructure

Potted and pitted roads: Residents inconvenienced by ongoing works at Indiranagar

April 11, 2023 Rakhi Anil

In its current form, four months after its inauguration, 100 feet road, Indiranagar is a minefield posing grave danger to citizens and commuters.

A small temple under a banyan tree
Environment

Behind the tree that is still standing in Bengaluru, there is a person guarding it

April 10, 2023 Kavitha N Kishore

Munishwara Lakshmi’s love and dedication towards trees led her to nurture a banyan tree over 34 years. The tree provides shade to commuters.

Solar panel on tiled roof
Environment

Proposed changes by KERC in solar rooftop projects discourage consumers from adopting solar energy

April 5, 2023 Harsha Kuntur

The proposed decrease in PPA term to 15 years and introducing grid-interactive support charges disincentivise consumers.

Lake at twilight
Environment

One man’s seven-day effort to preserve Gubbalala lake

March 31, 2023 Gautam Kamath

BBMP may have planted saplings, but the efforts of one man has ensured that they do not die. All it took was seven days to bring about changes.

Bazaar Street in Austin Town
Commute

Five steps the traffic police took to transform a congested street

March 21, 2023 Chetan Crasta

Footpath encroachment is the biggest hindrance to traffic movement in Bengaluru. Stakeholder mapping is the key to providing solutions.

Stairs at Yelachenahalli station
Commute

How a commuter’s complaint pushed BMRCL to make lift and escalator available for all

March 14, 2023 Gautam Kamath

Social media is a powerful tool for metro commuters to post their complaints. A commuter’s effort bore fruit within a short period of time.

Roof top solar panel
Environment

Explainer: How Bengalureans can generate rooftop solar power in their homes

March 2, 2023 Kochu Sankar G

The author’s home rooftop solar system was set up on February 4th afternoon, and since then has produced 355 units of electricity as of February 28th.

Tiles and cement bags
Waste Management

Circular realty: Creating awareness on responsible disposal of non-bulk construction and demolition waste

February 23, 2023 Digith Mathew and Rajlaxmi Wangkheimayum

The project is focused on bringing about behaviour change among citizens by providing responsible disposal options for C&D waste.

Pet bottles on tarpaulin
Environment

Energy efficiency: Follow these retrofit guidelines for multi-storeyed and individual buildings

January 11, 2023 Vinita Rodrigues and Hasan ul Banna Khan

Mindful energy consumption is not just a cost-saving step but imperative to ensure minimal negative impact on our planet. Here are some ways to do that.

A child's wheelchair being adjusted
Society

Five innovative solutions that seek to empower persons with disabilities

January 5, 2023 N S Senthil Kumar

Read about organisations that are working with persons with disabilities to create transformative solutions for an inclusive society.

An elevated view of Outer Ring Road (ORR)
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: Contradictions in infrastructural planning

December 23, 2022 Namrata Narendra

The KEB junction flyover and the Dr Muthuraj junction underpass will not align with the elevated metro line at Kerekodi junction.

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