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Youth in Heritage

On March 26th, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan organized a digital exhibition of photographs that were taken by the youth along with line drawings on the completion of the ‘Youth in Heritage’ project, which was carried in collaboration with the British Council of Pakistan and the Government of Sindh.

The project was designed to involve the youth living near Makli Necropolis to allow the youth to develop a greater attachment to their Pakistani heritage through their involvement in photographic documentation of the patterns of Tomb of Mirza Jan Baba.

The event bought together around 40 women and youth of the Makli community, to celebrate the involvement of the 6 youth in the documentation process. The event started with an introduction of the 6-youth involved, followed by a presentation discussing the historical significance of Makli and the tomb of Mirza Jan Baba. The event showcased the photographs taken by youth and the respective drawings produced by HF. On the occasion, each of the 6 youths was interviewed about their experience. Everyone showed a great deal of enthusiasm for such projects to take place in the future and also shared the history of the Tomb that they learned through the process.

Drinks and refreshments were served to the attendees at the end of the event.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On March 18th, 2021, the process of taking the wires underground completed its final stage. After the installation of feeder pillars, the K.E team has completed the removal of PMT that was located at the front entrance of Historic Denso Hall Rahguzar at Marriot Road.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On March 25th, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan continued laying out the tiles for Denso Hall Rahguzar food courts.

The proposed tile surface is both water absorbent and porous in nature. The usage of terracotta tiles encourages water absorption due to the clay makeup adding a porous nature to the tile. Additionally, the pebbles surrounding each tile, allow for water drainage. This flooring is one of the various flooding preventive strategies Heritage Foundation of Pakistan has implemented throughout the Denso Hall Rahguzar scheme.

TRIBUNE - Brick by brick, from Makli to Denso Hall

TRIBUNE - Brick by brick, from Makli to Denso Hall

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287832/brick-by-brick-from-makli-to-denso-hall

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 28th, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan organized the event for the third forest plantation drive at the Denso Hall Rahguzar, a project that is being carried out in collaboration with D.C. South. The event was carried out in collaboration with Rotary Club Karachi – New Central and StarLinks. A mix of 150 trees and shrubs was generously provided by Rotary Club Karachi.

The plantation was done following the Miyawaki-style forest which consists of varying species of native plants to promote biodiversity and to create a dense green lung in the historic core of Karachi. Shahzad Qureshi of Urban Forest along with HF representative supervised the plantation activity. On the occasion District Governor of Rotary Club Karachi- New Central Dr. Farhan Essa joined as chief guest. The event was followed by the distribution of Certificate of Participation as well as refreshments.

DAWN News - Denso Hall lane being transformed into landscaped walking street

DAWN News coverage on Heritage Foundation of Pakistan’s Denso Hall Rahguzar Project's February 28th, 2021 forest landscaping event.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1610018

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 24th, 2021, one of the aquifer pits at Denso Hall Rahguzar was put to test. These aquifer pits have been added to the scheme to reduce the impact of rainwater. During the test conducted, the HF team was able to pour 400-gallons of available water into the aquifer pit with room left for more.

The K-Electric continued the installation of feeder pillars on Marriott Road. Additionally, the installation of the first PTCL City box was completed.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 22nd, 2021, K-Electric started the installation of feeder pillars at Marriott Road. Once KE’s work is done, the HF team can begin the plantation of forest no. 1 of the Denso Hall Rahguzar project as well as continue the pavement along the area.

Additionally, the KMC team continued the removal of the garbage along the Murad Khan Road. Once the area is cleaned HF can start laying the tiles for the proposed food court and vendors activity area.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 14th, 2021, the plantation of forest 2 took place. The plants were donated by the shopkeepers of Marriott Road who have been playing an active role in the transformation and enlivening of the street, especially after seeing the positive atmosphere created upon the completion of Forest 3.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 10th, 2021, the garbage removal of forest 2 of Denso Hall Rahguzar took place.

The space will be used to implement planting of plants and greenery, intended to transform the site into an eco-urban enclave.