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Revitalising Bengaluru's Public Spaces

ಬಯಸಿದಂತೆ ಬಯಲು

BLR-185

Reclaiming Rajakaluve buffer as community space in HBR.

Area / Length:

619 m

Main access road:

80 Feet Road, 1st Main Road

Nominee

ESAF Foundation

Budget

₹ 1 - 5 Crore

Priority Interventions

Transform the neglected 1 km neighborhood road into a beautiful, slow, and walkable community street that promotes active mobility, social interaction, environmental sustainability, and neighbourhood pride. Interventions will include: 

  1. Removal of legacy waste and identify appropriate waste management solutions. 

  2. Conversion of the road into a Slow Street zone (max 20 km/h) with signage, street markings, and traffic calming measures. 

  3. Creation of continuous footpaths, adding landscaping, benches and rest spaces, a community garden, public art, etc. 

  4. Making the public realm universally accessible for all age groups and abilities.

Site context

A 1 km neighbourhood road in HBR Layout, adjacent to a stormwater drain (rajakaluve) that connects several residential areas.

Issues

The edge along the rajakaluve is underutilised and filled with garbage and debris. A narrow pedestrian bridge feels unsafe. The junction lacks pedestrian infrastructure, and new fencing is blocking public space.

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