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Urban Nomads | Including Transient Communities in Cities: A Case of Pastoral Communities
Project Type
Critical Essay
Date
March 2025
Essay Published by Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI) for Natcon 2025
Urban Nomads | Including Transient Communities in Cities:
A Case of Pastoral Communities
In this piece, I weave a personal narrative, backed with research based in ground reality, to shed light on the challenges pastoral nomadic communities face in urban landscapes. Inspired by watching a pastoral family set up camp near my apartment in Pune, I explore how cities that are built for permanence often overlook those who live on the move. The essay examines issues like restricted mobility due to land policies, climate change disruptions, and the lack of legal land rights, while exploring possibilities in urban design and policy solutions to foster inclusion, dignity, and equity for these communities.