SPONGE COLLABORATIVE +
WEAVING WITH WATER Team
MULLASSERY CANAL FRAMEWORK AND CANAL EDGE MASTERPLAN
6. Engage stakeholders through a. Supporting community-led initiatives such as segregation at source at the household level b. Building knowledge about the canal through interactions with long-time residents and integrating their feedback into the overall framework, creating a sense of ownership of the canal amongst newer residents. c. Alignment of community stakeholders and participatory governance frameworks at the city level. 7. Collaborate with stakeholders through a. Working with on-ground partners to catalyse lifestyle changes, especially in relation to solid waste management at the household level; partnering with women’s groups to catalyse change on the ground in terms of solid waste as well as women’s and children’s safety in open spaces. b. Setting up community stewardship mechanisms including clean-up drives with local partners through particular stretches during implementation of pilot projects at the ward and precinct level c. Knowledge exchange regarding sewage outfalls, dumping points, poor lighting and other civic issues across the canal precinct; creation of citywide digital and analogue platforms for exchange of information. 8. Support community initiatives by a. Directing funds and resources towards subsidies and startup capital for households who are interested in decentralised solid waste management, urban farming, sponge buildings, and other aligned objectives of the precinct plan. b. Creating a network of institutions such as community land trusts, innovation centres, local markets promoting circular economies such as material recovery centres, swap shops, biogas plants, and composting units to effect sustainability transitions; support and funding for affordable housing upgradation and adaptive in-situ construction along the canal c. Capacity building amongst local and government stakeholders to work effectively with community partners to deliver basic services, affordable housing, and accessible infrastructure to citizens and deliver robust green livelihoods that boost the local economy. 2.3.5 Key components of community framework: The basic units of the community framework are characterized based on nurturing sustainable livelihoods and integrating public amenities & services. 1.
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Canal responsive incremental housing: Household-level interventions such as incremental development, guideline for setback design, and open space reservation could be suggested by reviewing Development Control Regulation in order to make the building respond to the water edge. No front setback, additional FAR, and community land pooling methods could be adopted. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Service delivery of water supply, sanitation, energy distribution, and other civic facilities can be optimised where existing and provided where missing, to improve the LOS, particularly in the Padikuthalam neighbourhoods. Household connections shall be retrofitted. Dense community network: At the urban block-level (Block - a dense cluster of buildings surrounded by streets), by incentivizing development the walking and activity network could be densified. They will serve as walkable shortcuts and accommodate spill-over social activities. Public convenience nodes: Clustered public conveniences - Bio-toilet, drinking water kiosk, inclusive seating, vendor zone, trash bin, shaded shelter - are included within a 10 minute walkshed. Tourism magnets: Improving tourist magnets by building on the existing programmes and natural features
