Designing Spaces of Learning with a Child Rights Approach and Participatory Planning

The paper outlines the challenges faced by street-connected children in India, particularly the lack of accurate data and the failure of governance systems to address their needs. It introduces the Rag Dreams Weaver Association case study in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on their mentorship progr...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inInternational Journal of Arts Architecture & Design Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 49 - 60
Main Author Gupta, Mallika
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published World University of Design 26.07.2024
Subjects
participatory design
street connected children
urban planning
youth mentorship
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:The paper outlines the challenges faced by street-connected children in India, particularly the lack of accurate data and the failure of governance systems to address their needs. It introduces the Rag Dreams Weaver Association case study in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on their mentorship programs to empower street-connected children in urban planning and policy-making processes. The paper argues for the inclusion of youth voices in participatory design, challenging traditional skepticism within city agencies. It suggests that involving young people in decision-making can rectify historical planning errors and create more equitable urban environments.
ISSN:2584-0282
2584-0282
DOI:10.62030/2024Julypaper3