At the request of the Government of Telangana and the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation and with the support from the French Agency for Developpment (AFD) and the French Embassy in India, Les Ateliers is organizing an international urban planning workshop in Hyderabad, India. Over the course of two weeks, 15 international and local participants will collaborate in a collective and strategic work with the local actors and stakeholders of the metropolis.

Hyderabad, one of India’s fastest-growing megacities is the thriving capital of India’s Telangana state. A racially, ethnically, socially, and linguistically diverse city, Hyderabad is a hub of trade and commerce and an international centre for knowledgebased industries such as Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Information Technology.

Hyderabad was a bioclimatic city at its inception. Its water architecture enabled a green and livable microclimate in an otherwise hot and dry climate. Over the past two decades, these water bodies and their associated ecosystems have shrunk immensely under the tremendous strain of rapid urbanisation, demographic growth, and diverse sources of pollution.

What is the path forward to bring about a true ecological, social and functional renaissance of its water systems? Can the Musi river regeneration project launched by the State serve as a catalyst to holistically restore Hyderabad’s water quality and heritage?

The workshop aims to provide the local authorities with innovative and actionable approaches to sustainably manage Hyderabad’s explosive growth and depleting natural resources through a combination of visionary leadership and community engagement.

Apply for the workshop!
This workshop is open to professionals from all nationalities and disciplines.

Location and dates
The workshop will take place in Hyderabad, India, from November 25th to December 6th, 2024.

Requirements
- Proficiency in English to effectively collaborate with international teams.
- Full availability during the workshop dates.

Participation details
This is an unpaid opportunity. All participation costs are covered, including travel to Hyderabad, accommodation, regional transportation, organised visits, group meals, lectures, and drawing materials.The participation is not paid. All participation costs (travel to Hyderabad, accommodation for the duration of the workshop, regional transport and organized visits, group meals, lectures and drawing materials) are taken in charge. 

Request for information or documentation
hyderabad@ateliers.org