Activities
Aankhijhyal
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03 Apr
Aaglagi
Fire emergency; high risk to the houses in old settlement due to narrow lanes; case study of Asan, Kalimati Vegetable Market and Inatole; unplanned housing and unorganised commercial activities in congested lanes and lack of open space are some of the identified causes; importance of having open spaces in and around the settlements.
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20 Mar
Swoyambhu ko Safalta
Successful initiative of the local community, Federation of Swoyambhu Management and Conservation, in managing the premises of Swoyambhu; protecting and preserving the forest around Swoyambhu by planting trees yearly and providing security guards; provision of facilities to the visitors/devotees; collaboration with the locals helped in expansion of the streets; management of this sort has been an inspiration to the surrounding community leading to protection of another open space-Bhuikhel; instances of encroachment; settlement of squatters and its impact on the area.
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06 Mar
Basantapur ko Khula Thau
Open space in Basantapur; historical usage of Basantapur Dabali; performance of religious and cultural rites like Bratabandha, Bel Bibaha; celebration of Indra Jatra; occurence of social, political and economic activities; individual responsibility towards its maintenance; need to understand the value of public spaces and avoid activities which hamper the structure and environment of the square; discouragement to political activities in public spaces.
