Caught in the crossfire?
Most city residents continue to casually toss garbage out of their homes, frequently forgetting the section that must bear the repercussions. This blog is in the form of a poem.
Samantha Lloyd, Researcher - Urban Governance
Do government maps paint a clear picture?
City governments create maps for enabling the distribution of public services, understanding the land-use patterns and demarcating important boundaries. Samantha Lloyd delves into the maps prepared by the Ranchi Municipal Corporation to determine whether city maps are usable and comprehensible.
The Geo-political Nature of Maps
Mapping has been typically dominated by state and business interests to consolidate access to land and resources. We explore some recent evolutions in technology have made it possible for communities to reclaim land by counter-mapping.
The role of communities in data justice
Data today plays a far greater role in development than it has in the past. It is regarded as a primary public good without which neither decisions nor actions can be taken. Widespread informality marked with poor record-keeping results in the failure of the government to create incisive plans for distribution of services.
Waste Warriors of Greenways Road
A couple of weeks ago, Durga and I set out to audit the waste generated at Dr. P. Venkataramana Higher Secondary School. The school is a major contributor to waste stockpiled at the Greenways community.