Pune city is growing at an alarming rate. With the explosion in population there comes a need to provide citizens with various amenities and facilities parks and green spaces being crucial. The World Health Organization (WHO) stipulates that each citizen needs 12 square meters of fauna and bio-diversity to absorb pollution to protect respiratory health levels in cities. As a part of our initiative to help make healthier and happier cities, CDSA has started the “Pocket Parks” initiative to create livability in the various nooks and crannies of the city. Through the Pocket Parks project, CDSA will develop mini and nano parks at sites identified by citizens. CDSA is completing 50 years in August 2026 and the pocket parks initiative aims to create 50 small and mini parks by August 2027.
Pocket Parks interns are expected to be part of the site selection team, help in measured drawing and design of the parks. Help in documentation of each project, this includes photography, writing articles and making videos, posting to social media etc. Interns are also expected to be part of the construction and implementation team where they will help actually make the pocket park.
