FAQ | BLR Public space revival

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Can individual citizens nominate a public space?

If you are an individual citizen who wants to nominate a space, please find a community group near you with whom you can collaborate. They may be a resident welfare association (RWA), an apartment association (AA), a Non-Governmental organisation (NGO), community-based organisation (CBO), commercial association or a Trust. If you are unable to do so, you can reach out to us at info@sensinglocal.in, and we will try to connect you with the same.

2. Why do I need to have a community group as a collaborator?

Whether you are an individual citizen or an architect/urban designer/designer nominating a public space near you, you must identify a community group with whom to collaborate.

The reason is that we see the role of local community groups as follows:

Provide a consistent point of engagement with BBMP throughout the life of the project
Be the eyes on the space and support BBMP in monitoring and maintenance of the public space after the implementation.
Represent the broader set of users who may use or be affected by the space and and their needs.
Enable and support participatory sessions to inform the design of the public space.

3. What is the purpose of creating a repository?

Creating a repository through a public invitation to all Bengalurians is a bottom-up way to identify under-utilised local public spaces in different neighbourhoods across Bengaluru, which, if transformed, can profoundly impact the quality of life of the people who engage with them daily.

The repository's creation is a one-time exercise for the next five years. BBMP will use this pool of public spaces to select some for redevelopment on an annual basis.

4. What will happen once a public space is in the repository?

The sites will be assessed for the scope of transformation and its potential impact. Based on thbe identified for budgeting and implementation on an annual basis for the next 5 years.

5. What are the institutions eligible to participate?

Institutions refers to architecture, urban design, and other relevant design schools. Students can participate through their institutions.

6. Can a community / architect / urban designer / designer nominate multiple spaces?

Yes, please fill a new form for each new space you want to nominate.

The program is conceived by BBMP, Sensing Local and Institute of Urban Designers (Karnataka) and is supported by the Sustainable Mobility Network. Our outreach partner is the Bengaluru Ward Samithi Balaga.