Mazagaon, one of the few remaining European remnants of Mumbai, is the hotbed of continuous metamorphosis due to its historic ability to encompass the new and the old of influences. Proof of this, is its possession of the spatial intersections of various religious & regional communities , such as the Maharashtrians, East Indians, Anglo-Indians, Catholic Konkanies, Khoja Muslims, Bori Muslims & many more.This walk wishes to showcase the rich cultural heritage that exists in Mazagaon, as well as provide a commentary on the existing social structure of the area. Included in this, are chronicles of Mazagaon’s forgotten past, stories of impending change and urban legends that continue to haunt its residents to this day. All in all, this is a walk to have a dialogue about how cities are made by and of people, and how it belongs to each of us, even the scary bits.

Time: 7.30 am to 9.30 am

Date:  Sunday, May 12, 2013

Event Start/End: The walk will commence at Byculla Bakery, Outside Byculla Station and end at Gupta Ice cream Parlour.

Host/Host Organization:  Vidhya Mohankumar,  Urban Design Collective

Registration:  To participate in the walk, please register with Urban Design Collective by filling this form: http://tinyurl.com/jjwindia

Accessibility: Seniors, Children, Students

“Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. A firm believer in the importance of local residents having input on how their neighbourhoods develop, Jacobs encouraged people to familiarize themselves with the places where they live, work, and play.

The Jane Jacobs Walk will be a walking conversation and offer a personal take on the local culture, the social history and the planning issues relevant to the Georgetown. Conversations will revolve around interesting insights and stories about Georgetown and also encourage people to share their own opinions and observations. The walk is recommended for anyone who enjoys getting to know the city and wants to participate in meaningful conversations about the social and built future of the city.”

Time: 8am to 11am

Date:  Sunday, May 5, 2013

Event Start/End: The walk will start at the Chennai Beach Station and end in front of the High Court Building in Parrys.

Host/Host Organization:  Vidhya Mohankumar,  Urban Design Collective

Registration:  Please register with Urban Design Collective by filling this form: http://tinyurl.com/jjwindia

Accessibility: This event is welcoming and accessible to bicycles, Seniors, children, students and design professionals.