Cycle 2 School
TUL Foundation, in collaboration with BYCS India, organised a Design Charette as part of the CYCLE2SCHOOL initiative by Surat Smart City Limited. The event was conducted during the National Workshop on Streets & Public Spaces held on 26th and 27th October 2023 in Srinagar, building upon the ongoing pilot project in Surat.
The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required for developing child-friendly and safe street infrastructure. It focused on fostering an understanding of the mobility needs and experiences of students, residents and local communities while encouraging collaborative approaches to street design and implementation. The Design Charette also enabled participants to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders involved in the program, including civic agencies, schools and community groups.
Outcomes
- Conducted a collaborative Design Charette focused on child-friendly and safe street infrastructure planning.
- Facilitated discussions on understanding the mobility needs and safety concerns of students, residents and local communities.
- Enabled participants to explore participatory and inclusive approaches to street design and urban mobility interventions.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement processes by encouraging collaboration among civic bodies, schools, practitioners and community representatives.
- Built participant capacity in infrastructure planning and implementation for safer and more accessible school mobility environments.
Impacts
- Capacity building: Enhanced participant understanding of child-centric street design and inclusive mobility planning approaches.
- Collaborative planning approach: Strengthened coordination between stakeholders involved in creating safer school mobility environments.
- Promotion of child-friendly mobility: Encouraged the integration of pedestrian and cycling-friendly infrastructure within urban street design practices.
Knowledge exchange: Created a platform for sharing ideas, experiences and strategies related to safe and accessible public spaces for children.
