by Milan Rai | Sep 1, 2020 | Civic Practice
While designing the new parks, I interviewed the public and locals within a radius about the surrounding contexts, local history, cultural specificity, etc. I asked them about this public space that has been unmanaged and locked for a long time. Many public spaces... 
by Milan Rai | Sep 1, 2020 | Civic Practice
What role should professional designers play in local placemaking processes? The process should never start with a designer’s drawings proposing changes to space. That is typically a consultation, which is usually a one-off event presented as the design’s... 
by Milan Rai | Aug 28, 2020 | Civic Practice
At first, it seemed difficult to reclaim this public land that was gripped for vested interest. We had to rise above the inertia and create a community centred place that’s beneficial for all. It was critical to break a cycle of helplessness especially in a society... 
by Milan Rai | Jan 6, 2020 | Civic Practice
When the city authorities failed to address the needs of the community, We called this meeting to find mutual support and solutions. It was necessary for artists, environment lawyers, urban planners, botanists, architects, engineers, businessmen, and active community... 
by Milan Rai | Mar 5, 2019 | Civic Practice
There is a traditional platform under a tree where elderlies regularly meet to share their stories and their lives stories and sing bhajans (devotional songs) together. I spent a great time interacting with them and learning from their experiences. Especially, I found... 