Interesting film on traffic management and shared space.

rs - 8-APR-2013

I came across this intresting article on the conversion of a major junction in to what is known as `shared space' - making it easier for pedestrians to cross and vehicles to cross - by removing traffic lights.

A glimpse of Kandaya Bhavana

murali772 - 10-JAN-2013

7 Horrors of Bangalore

murali772 - 22-JAN-2011

Bangalore Mirror has invited citizens to select the "7 Wonders of Bangalore". Simultaneously, if one was to nominate "7 Horrors of Bangalore" (or more), my list will include the following (not necessarily in the order of listing):

Are TTMCs really what they are claimed to be ?

Naveen - 24-SEP-2010

"TTMCs have proved to be quite a money-spinner for the transport department. Taking a cue from this, the government is now planning to set up similar centres in Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Shimoga, Hubli, Dharvad and other places.

Is Bangalore a good place to bring up a child?

s_yajaman - 11-OCT-2009

IDS's post on the Olympics set me thinking a bit.  Though the title of my post refers to Bangalore, we can substitute "any Indian mega city" in its place.

Bangalore today is very different from the Bangalore in which I grew up (70s and 80s).  I won't get into that too much. 

Mysore Lamps Land

rs - 8-JUL-2009

Hi

I read today that the Mysore Lamps Factory Land on 8th Main Malleswaram is to be converted in to new government office space.

Civic Spaces to Engage, Enhance, Enjoy at Max Muller Bhavan

Rithesh - 26-JUN-2009

 Through Bengaluru Speaks, Meta-Culture would like to provide a platform for citizens to share their thoughts on how they can connect in deeper ways with Bengaluru, and share ideas about how they can improve and benefit from the city. The dialogue will help participants vocalise their hopes and aspirations for our Bengaluru.

Removing Cars to Create Public Space

murali772 - 6-OCT-2008

Cars dominate cities, especially in America. But as many cities in other countries have found, removing cars can turn busy streets into lively public places. Now the U.S. is starting to catch on.