Democracy's Public Spaces: Beyond India's Plazas

An article by Ankitha Gattupalli on ArchDaily explores the limitations of traditional public spaces like plazas and marches for democratic expression. Published July 24, 2026, it argues that while protests are vital, they cannot be democracy's sole language. The piece references the Times Litfest Delhi 2017 at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi as an example of alternative civic dialogue. It questions where citizenship can speak when conventional spaces fail, highlighting a growing desire for visibility in public space.