PinnedIra SanyalBringing Play to Public Spaces“The opposite of play is not work. It’s depression.”5 min read·Oct 24, 2016--1--1
Ira SanyalRisk Aversion: The Curse of Modern City Planning?Communities around the world that have embraced placemaking have found simple collaborative solutions to perceived risks5 min read·Apr 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 thrive5 min read·Mar 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 affordances3 min read·Dec 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…6 min read·Nov 14, 2016----
Ira SanyalActivating and Reclaiming Public SpacesVisibility of marginalized communities in public spaces are important steps towards a diverse, dynamic and urbane world7 min read·Oct 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 live5 min read·Oct 10, 2016----
Ira SanyalHow Developing Countries Can Benefit From PlacemakingPlace driven development can instill a sense of belonging, shared ownership and responsibility3 min read·Oct 3, 2016----