02/02/2026
We are delighted to share that our project “Revitalisation of Derelict Urban Spaces | BUNDH REJUVENATION TRAIL” in Gurugram, India has been shortlisted for the First Cycle of the International Outstanding Practices on Urban Regeneration (IOPUR1)
The International Outstanding Practices on Urban Regeneration initiative, a joint effort between the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and Shanghai University, aims to recognize outstanding efforts and innovative solutions from around the world that have made meaningful contributions to urban-rural regeneration, to make human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient & sustainable.
The Bundh Rejuvenation Trail in Gurugram stands as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country—boldly transforming a forgotten, degraded tract within a densely populated urban area. The project set out to reclaim a 5.2 km long neglected bundh—once a historic earthen check-dam along a waterway—and transform it into a resilient, self-sustaining forest corridor in the form of a linear park. At the heart of the design proposal was the principle of resilience—both ecological and social—captured through the concept of ‘Regenerating Public Space through the Revitalization of Derelict Urban Landscapes’. Designed with a focus on enduring usability, Mobility and Universal Accessibility became guiding parameters to establish a green corridor that not only connects diverse city neighborhoods but does so without barriers, offering a natural refuge for leisure and movement. In doing so, it upholds the principle that resilient public spaces are essential to enduring urban life, serving as inclusive platforms for public participation, recreation and community cohesion.
