5 September 2022
Citizens’ Vision for New Town Kolkata
"It is very important to consult the people again post pandemic about their perception regarding public transportation; 'how would they like their buses to be?'"
In the very first episode of our podcast series “Talk in the Town”, we introduce listeners to Nāgrika’s vision behind the podcast—a platform that amplifies the voices of city leaders, visionaries, and changemakers who are pioneering innovative solutions for their cities. The podcast aims to gather diverse perspectives of such actors on the relationship between citizens and policies, how this relationship can be made stronger, and how citizens can inform policymaking.
In this debut episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Debashish Sen, centred around Nāgrika’s study titled ‘Small City Mobility’. The study delves into the state of mobility in small cities, examining current challenges, future aspirations, and opportunities for developing sustainable, green transport solutions. Dr. Sen discusses how citizen involvement is crucial for designing effective mobility strategies, emphasising that sustainable solutions must reflect the real needs and aspirations of local communities.
Tune in to discover how small cities can transition to greener mobility and how citizens can play an active role in shaping the future of urban transport.