Neha Krishnan

Neha Krishnan has written 3 posts for Urban Design Collective

Jane Jacobs Walk – Chicago

Posted by Neha Krishnan ⋅ July 23, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

The Jane Jacobs Walk 2014 happened in Chicago on Saturday, May 3rd. The opportunity to conduct Jane’s Walk came to me when I was new to Chicago – the city was still recovering from the cold snap, and it didn’t look very hospitable to exploration. I did however, in the little time I had, put … Continue reading →

Reversing Rivers & Fighting Fish

Posted by Neha Krishnan ⋅ July 19, 2014 ⋅ 1 Comment

I was lucky enough listen to a talk given by the inimitable Jeanne Gang recently (known most famously for the ‘Wave Building’ or Aqua Tower in Chicago). There was a long section on one issue she felt very strongly about – the pollution of the Chicago River. It got me thinking about Chennai, and the … Continue reading →

Public / Private / Policed

Posted by Neha Krishnan ⋅ September 26, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

What do the words ‘Public Space’ really stand for in a city like Chennai? Traditionally, the term ‘Public’ is applied to a sort of egalitarian space, loaded with the principles of democracy and citizenship. These are spaces available and open to all; open for protests and activism, free speech, information sharing and interaction. The burden … Continue reading →