Dr. Yasmeen Lari and DC South Karachi Altaf Saario visit the PSO Back Street ‘Mahol Dost Sabz Gali’ project to launch an inspiring tree plantation initiative. Together, we’re greening our city one street at a time!
Business Recorder features Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s compelling article on why urban flooding and heat islands continue to wreak havoc in Karachi. Discover her expert analysis and proposed solutions for a more resilient city.
Until a few years ago, Noor used to be among dozens of women beggars at the cemetery located near the city of Thatta in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. In 2018, celebrated Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari decided to help beggarwomen earn a dignified living and launched a program to teach them how to make kashi tiles, one of the oldest handicrafts in Sindh.
Arab News full article can be read at the following link: https://arab.news/j4z24
A video about the same can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/rfiLFy9FWW8
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Designboom publishes an article on Qatar Museum’s summer and fall exhibitions, where the emergency bamboo shelters designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari will also be showcased.
From concrete jungle to green haven: Work starts on transforming PSO Street into an Eco-artery with the efforts of the Heritage Foundation and support of DC South Karachi Altaf H. Sario.
Neil Palmer and Jack, UK architects, have successfully completed the Juliet Center, showcasing innovative zero-carbon building techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation.
Witness the remarkable journey: In just 3 months, the Heritage Foundation has achieved a milestone of 100 Mai-Ghariban self-built, self-sustaining village schools! These transformative spaces empower rural communities with education and hope for a brighter future.
Empowering communities in rural Sindh: Heritage Foundation launches ‘Mai Ghariban’—self-made, self-sustaining village schools harnessing digital tools for remote learning. 50 schools are now using this method to educate their children.
Celebrating community progress in Kharadar! The inauguration of the Kharadar Police Chowki library and community garden marks a milestone in neighborhood revitalization. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of DC South Karachi and Heritage Foundation, a cherished heritage site now serves as a vibrant library, while a new community garden blooms where community spirit thrives.
The dilapidated structure, located on Paria Street near Wazir Mansion and the historic Kharadar Chowk, was part of the Old Town Heritage Trail. The project involved designing a terracotta paved entry court, a terracotta pathway, and a zero carbon bamboo garden pavilion. However, the community felt helpless and encroached on the chowki. Despite a written undertaking, the qabza group did not remove the illegal basement structure and paid only partly for the restoration. The project was completed using the Foundation’s reserves and funds raised from well-wishers.
Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40308205/street-forests-can-prevent-encroachers-from-usurping-karachis-urban-spaces
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