Greenpeace Presents Inclusive Street Design Plan to Mysuru Officials
Greenpeace hands over street design plan to officials in Mysuru
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Greenpeace India has delivered participatory street design reports to Mysuru officials, aiming to enhance public spaces for all, especially vulnerable pedestrians. The initiative, developed through extensive community engagement, includes recommendations for safer, accessible streets.
- 01The reports were handed over to key officials including Deputy Commissioner Manjunath C. S. and Assistant Executive Engineer Mahadevaswamy.
- 02The design process involved accessibility audits, community workshops, and visualisation exercises with diverse stakeholders.
- 03Key recommendations include traffic-calming measures, continuous footpaths, ramps, and visually enhanced zebra crossings.
- 04The Mysore School of Architecture was a crucial partner in developing the street design.
- 05Greenpeace aims for the adoption of these recommendations to create safer, more inclusive public infrastructure.
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On June 5, 2026, Greenpeace India presented 'participatory' street design reports to officials from the Mysuru City Corporation and Traffic Police. This initiative, part of the 'Samavesha' program, involved extensive community engagement, including accessibility audits and workshops, to develop designs that prioritize safety and accessibility for all pedestrians, especially the vulnerable. The reports were received by Deputy Commissioner Manjunath C. S., Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Shivarampet, and Assistant Executive Engineer Mahadevaswamy, who is managing the redevelopment of AIISH-Bogadi Road Junction. Key recommendations from the reports include scientifically-designed traffic-calming measures, obstruction-free footpaths, ramps, tactile paving, and enhanced zebra crossings. Deepak Srinivasan from Greenpeace emphasized the importance of adopting these recommendations to create a safer and more inclusive street environment as Mysuru continues to grow.
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The street design plan aims to improve public infrastructure in Mysuru, making it safer and more accessible for all residents.
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