Reviving the dahisar river : enhancing engagement of the community with the river
By: Kher, Shraddha
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Contributor(s): Mirkar, Vinit.
Publisher: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2023Edition: Vol.88(1), Jan.Description: 30-37p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: Rivers have been significant in ancient civilizations all over the world as
the source of water, food and culture. In the Indian subcontinent, rivers
were considered sacred and a symbiotic relationship existed between the
river, its fertile plains and the people, who held themselves responsible
for the preservation of these resources. Over the years, rivers have been
exploited for these resources and heavily encroached upon, intervening in
their natural flow and behaviour. Rivers, especially in urban contexts, have
been narrowed down and channelised artificially restricting its river’s
flow and aquatic life. This has resulted in a disconnected river edge and
reduced human involvement.
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Rivers have been significant in ancient civilizations all over the world as
the source of water, food and culture. In the Indian subcontinent, rivers
were considered sacred and a symbiotic relationship existed between the
river, its fertile plains and the people, who held themselves responsible
for the preservation of these resources. Over the years, rivers have been
exploited for these resources and heavily encroached upon, intervening in
their natural flow and behaviour. Rivers, especially in urban contexts, have
been narrowed down and channelised artificially restricting its river’s
flow and aquatic life. This has resulted in a disconnected river edge and
reduced human involvement.
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