PinnedIra SanyalBringing Play to Public Spaces“The opposite of play is not work. It’s depression.”Oct 24, 20161Oct 24, 20161
Ira SanyalRisk Aversion: The Curse of Modern City Planning?Communities around the world that have embraced placemaking have found simple collaborative solutions to perceived risksApr 5, 2017Apr 5, 2017
Ira SanyalPlayful Cities are Free CitiesAs adults we often overlook the necessity of playful spaces, but they are vital places for communities to thriveMar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
Ira SanyalAffordances and Their Role in PlacemakingPlacemaking can be understood as a collectively planned design process of nurturing & cultivating a space’s optimum affordancesDec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
Ira SanyalChild Centric Cities for a Better FutureWhen cities are planned for children, distances to amenities are shortened, making distances more walkable, more bikable and improving…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
Ira SanyalActivating and Reclaiming Public SpacesVisibility of marginalized communities in public spaces are important steps towards a diverse, dynamic and urbane worldOct 20, 2016Oct 20, 2016
Ira SanyalImagining Identities of Future Places: Placemaking in the Time of GlobalizationGlobalization has led to the adoption of living practices that have changed where and how we liveOct 10, 2016Oct 10, 2016
Ira SanyalHow Developing Countries Can Benefit From PlacemakingPlace driven development can instill a sense of belonging, shared ownership and responsibilityOct 3, 2016Oct 3, 2016