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“Orientation on Urban Regeneration for Bhaktapur Development Support Association “


An orientation program on “ Urban Regeneration ”  was organized on the auspicious occasion of 24th anniversary of Bhaktapur Development Support Association. The programme was held on saturday 29th august, 2015 at Heera party palace, Baneshwore.The programme was organized by Bhaktapur Development Support Association in support of National Society for Earthquake Technology, NSET-NEPAL.

The Programme was organized with a purpose to discuss about the progress of the association in last one year and also to discuss the existing problems of Bhaktapur , its damage scenario, unsafe construction practices and how to move towards redeveloping a Bhaktapur city with the best possible outcome. The programme was mainly focused on enlightening the members of association about Urban Regeneration and clarifying them how and why it will be a long term solution for all these problems .

The Program manager of 3PERM, Mr. Surya Bhakta Sangachhe presented about the current scenario in the city core area of Kathmandu valley , the damage of the old and historical settlements in that area . He also highlighted the need to rearrange the settlement to get better access roads and other lifelines for the people in the city and also increasing their economical status . Furthermore, the need for such regeneration was much more felt when he pointed out the cultural heritages and monuments are losing to encroachment, pollution, and all other outcomes of such unhealthy lifestyle. Lastly, he focused on how Bhaktapur is similar to Kathmandu and why it is necessary to be regenerated .

After the presentation session ,the participants were asked for feedback, questions and suggestions. Total of around 120 (90 male and 30 female ) participants were present in the programme and  were actively participating with their list of quaries related to Reconstruction Problems, government policy, urban regeneration methods and process etc.
 

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