SPONGE COLLABORATIVE +
WEAVING WITH WATER Team
MULLASSERY CANAL FRAMEWORK AND CANAL EDGE MASTERPLAN
4. Integrating planning and land use tools into the precinct development framework to further social goals: There is potential to use planning tools to promote changes in land use planning and typologies that could privilege infill development to deliver more affordable housing that can add value across diverse social and economic sections of the society. In addition it can cater to the needs of women, children, elderly, the disabled, migrant workers,, and other marginalised user groups in an inclusive manner. 5. Creating heritage and tourism assets to boost the local economy: Marine Drive with the Priyadarshini park, and the Jewish Cemetery are potential prominent city landmarks with potential for tourism, especially when connected with the Biennale circuit in Fort Kochi through the mobility framework. 6. Sustainable Livelihoods - Upskilling sanitation workers and solid waste management workers, creating vending zones and market spaces for informal street vendors/livelihoods, creating facilities for migrant workers next to KSRTC site
Figure 48 - The city has a strong network of organisations who empower women in areas of sanitation, agriculture, and construction
2.3.3. Approach - Existing scenario Vs Canal community scenario