Our Cities Ourselves (OCO) 2013 in Chennai, India, with support from the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), Corporation of Chennai (COC), Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), Tamil Nadu Commissionerate of Municipal Administration (TNCMA) and other partner organizations, is an exhibition and events program that offers solutions to support walking, cycling and mass transportation options for a more sustainable future. Highlighting international best practices, the program will foster an exchange of ideas on present urban conditions, key challenges, and solutions to realize our vision for better streets and better cities in Chennai.
Below are details of our workshop and lecture series in Chennai & Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. All events are free but require RSVP. For more information, contact Priya Mohan at ITDP India, follow @itdpindia on twitter, and like us at facebook.com/itdpindia.
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29 / November
Sustainable cities through transport
Workshop to envision and plan the future of the cities of Tamil Nadu.
Participants: Officials from urban local bodies of Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichi, Tirupur, Salem and others.
Partner: Commissionerate of Municipal Administration, Tamil Nadu.
Venue: Taj Vivanta, Coimbatore
Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
RSVP to priya.mohan@itdp.org
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28 / November
Inauguration of OCO and seminar on sustainable cities through transport
Keynote speaker: Mr. Enrique Peñalosa, Former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
Partner: Commissionerate of Municipal Administration, Tamil Nadu
Venue: Taj Vivanta, Coimbatore
Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Click here to RSVP for this event.
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06 / December
Un-motored! Building a walkable and cycle-friendly Chennai
Workshop to develop an action plan to create and promote a walkable and cycle-friendly Chennai
Participants: Officials of Corporation of Chennai, CUMTA members,
architects, planners, advocacy groups, and users
Keynote speaker: Ms. Caroline Sampanaro
Partner: Corporation of Chennai
Venue: GRT Grand, T- Nagar, Chennai
Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
RSVP to priya.mohan@itdp.org
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30 / November
Public lecture on mobility, equity, and quality of life
Speaker: Mr. Enrique Peñalosa, Former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
Partner: IIT Madras
Venue: IIT Madras, Central Lecture Theatre
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Click here to RSVP for this event.
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07 / December
Moving safer
A workshop on women’s safety on streets and public transport
Speakers: Ms. Shilpa Ranade, Ms. Kalpana Viishwanath,
Ms. Shiamala Baby and Ms. Caroline Sampanaro
Partner: Prajnya Trust
Venue: Jeevan Jyothi, Egmore, Chennai
Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
RSVP to priya.mohan@itdp.org
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08 / December
Bring a cycle
A rally to garner support for safe and secure cycling facilities in Chennai.
Partner: Corporation of Chennai & Tamilnadu Cycling Club
Venue: Island grounds; near TTDC office at 7AM
Time: 7.00 am to 11.00 am
Click here to RSVP for this event.
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14 / December
Enabling transit-oriented development
Workshop will bring together stakeholders for station area planning around
Koyambedu metro station and look at global best practices in TOD
Keynote speaker: Mr. Peter Park, Architect & Urban Planner
Venue: Vijay Park, Arumvakkam, Chennai
Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
RSVP to priya.mohan@itdp.org
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14 / December
Public lecture on transit-oriented development
Speaker: Mr. Peter Park, Architect & Urban Planner
Partner: School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University
Venue: School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Click here to RSVP for this event.
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