Sen Kapadia Tribute by Nuru Karim and Seema Khanwalkar on Public Space in India

Nuru Karim's tribute to Sen Kapadia was featured in Architecture.live, which includes insights from Dr. Seema Khanwalkar. Khanwalkar examines the evolving nature of public spaces in India, highlighting their transformation through informal economies, migration, and social interactions. She posits that transactional practices enhance the sense of ownership in these areas, yet political and religious claims undermine their natural vibrancy, leading to exclusion and unease. This reduction of inclusive public spaces poses a significant threat to the urban social structure and is often overlooked in city planning discussions, indicating a more profound crisis than just encroachment.