As professionals and citizens of an increasingly globalised and interconnected world, how can we build urban futures that are rooted in local context and responsive to the culture and histories of a place? How can we apply universal norms and standards of sustainability to benefit particular places and communities? How can we understand the significance of cultural heritage for sustainable urban futures?
Dr. Jyoti Hosagrahar, Director of SUI, Columbia University, New York, and Bangalore India, proposes a comprehensive approach rooted in local context and responsive to the heritage, culture, and histories of a place. In a short course that integrates theoretical concepts with practical strategies, she will explore ways to apply universal norms and standards of sustainability and heritage conservation to benefit particular places and communities. In contrast to the current divide between urban development aimed at modernisation and heritage conservation, Dr. Hosagrahar urges integrative solutions. She will use both Indian and International experiences and perspectives, methods and tools, and field study to teach about place-based and community-oriented strategies for building urban futures.
The method of instruction will include slide lectures, reading material, seminar discussions, and field study based practicum exercise.
IIHS in partnership with Sustainable Urbanism International organised a free seminar on “Sustainable Urban Futures – Heritage, Culture and Environment”.