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title: "Public, Institutional & Heritage Urban Design | Green Space Alliance"
description: "We specialize in public, institutional & heritage spaces design. From historic site restoration to campuses, we bring expert, community-focused urban planning to your project. Explore our work in public, institutional & heritage spaces today."
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last_updated: 2025-09-17
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# Public, Institutional & Heritage Urban Design

Tribe Verified · Public design projects across 20 Indian states.

By [Green Space Alliance](https://mytribe.in/greenspacealliance) · Takes projects across India & Edmonton; Offices in Pune & Canada · ₹85K Per Acre (estimate)

Part of [Urban Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/greenspacealliance/urban-design-and-master-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/greenspacealliance/urban-design-and-master-planning/gallery)

We create resilient, community-focused environments that honor our collective heritage and foster social connection in urban India.

## Photos and videos

- ![The inaugural music event at the Bandra Fort amphitheater, a project we helped design. This image captures the space being used as intended, a vibrant public venue for arts and culture, bringing the community together to enjoy performances in a historic setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cd71cfb-ccd8-4a1f-8f4d-4413eb58ebc9)
- ![An aerial view of the BITS Pilani campus, showcasing the grand central axis we designed. This project is a prime example of our ability to create inspiring institutional environments, where landscape architecture defines the campus identity and fosters a sense of academic community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba3ee215-29bf-47d5-ba47-c2b45c98ec5b)
- ![The landscaped courtyard at IIT Madras Research Park, inspired by traditional Indian 'kunds' or stepped tanks. The design provides an enjoyable and inspiring environment for researchers and students, with geometric seating areas and flowing pathways that encourage informal meetings and idea exchange.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bf79b19-d07e-4178-b11f-1adb1c9962a8)
- [Video: Celebrating five years of the Linear Garden in Pimple Saudagar, a placemaking project we designed. This 2 km-long urban park has become a landmark, providing a vital public space for recreation, social activities, and community art, significantly improving the lifestyle of local residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/654255f3-45ae-4251-aa08-cc7d3d84f460)
- [Video: The official opening of the Bandra Fort Garden to the public. This video showcases the transformation of the site into a valuable piece of public and social infrastructure for Mumbai, featuring new pathways, lighting, and restored green areas with views of the sea.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb04c8ff-bb60-4569-afbd-5892679332dd)
- [Video: A video montage illustrating how we transform open spaces into vibrant social ecosystems. Featuring the amphitheater at Bandra Fort and green pathways at a corporate park, it shows our focus on creating places where people can thrive, meet, and feel a sense of belonging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eff96828-64b3-4e93-b457-47e99a564003)
- ![A lush, green view of the terraced seating and pathways at Bandra Fort. This image, with the text "Bringing communities together," encapsulates our mission to design resilient and livable urban environments that foster a sense of belonging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37801f32-02a0-4c3e-877e-af60ae225a7b)
- ![A full-size cricket ground integrated into a dense urban development. We believe in providing ample space for active recreation, and this facility serves as a major community hub for sports and social gatherings, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79e2f39a-8a6d-4c33-86a8-4695636e4c1d)
- ![A close-up of the grass-filled steps of the Bandra Fort amphitheater, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. This detail highlights our use of biophilic design principles to soften hardscapes and create a more natural and calming public space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3387076f-7610-4635-9eda-d4aa6b7a01ae)
- ![Children drawing with chalk on a temporarily pedestrianized street during a public event in Pune. This image captures the joy and creativity that flourishes when streets are reclaimed for people, a core principle of our people-oriented urban design philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29e9966a-4c03-4904-bcf8-778e5e068904)
- ![A festive scene on Pune's Lakshmi Road during Pedestrian Day. Our team participated in this event to advocate for "Complete Streets" that are vibrant, inclusive, and safe for everyone, transforming them from traffic corridors into lively public spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b4bda9a-30c1-401e-8b74-5e680c0039b8)
- ![Community members playing a giant game of snakes and ladders on a public street. Our work often involves supporting and participating in tactical urbanism events that demonstrate the potential for our streets to become places for play, interaction, and community building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e251e71-d08f-4376-9a13-1000c9a34bd5)
- ![The illuminated sign for Bandra Fort Garden, a project we collaborated on. The use of both English and Marathi script respects the local context and proudly announces the revitalization of this important public heritage site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/512ebf60-105b-43aa-905e-f10b7e9dc886)
- ![A wide shot of a concert at the Bandra Fort amphitheater, showing the stage, lighting, and audience. This demonstrates the successful realization of our design vision for a functional and acoustically sound performance venue that enhances Mumbai's cultural landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6fd798a-2e9f-46d4-bff2-3c258ad5da05)
- ![The inauguration ceremony for an event at Bandra Fort Park. Our involvement in such high-profile public projects reflects our established reputation and our ability to collaborate with city officials and other stakeholders to deliver impactful urban renewal projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb9f796a-7945-4059-be0c-15fd9ad43cc6)
- [Video: A video celebrating the opening of the Bandra Fort revitalization project to the public. It shows aerial views of the completed park, highlighting the new pathways, lighting, and landscaping that have transformed this heritage site into a living, breathing part of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c6593cc-c722-4ede-bccd-9cdda57c4990)
- ![A view of the biophilic design at the BITS campus, where green roofs and terraced gardens are integrated with the architecture. This approach enhances well-being, improves environmental health, and connects students and faculty with nature in their daily lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c82f1ae8-5b24-4b5b-ac44-07d99c790d2e)
- ![A banner from the Pedestrian Day event in Pune stating, "Walking safely is our birthright and we shall protect it." We strongly support and advocate for creating people-oriented city streets that prioritize pedestrian safety and accessibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2539c6d6-ef97-4204-a58e-f99cbe40c57c)
- ![Children's drawings about road safety displayed during Pune's Pedestrian Day. Engaging the youngest members of the community is crucial for building a long-term culture of safe and walkable streets, a goal we champion in our urban design work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3a478d2-5356-4ff8-8703-9896d814ad11)
- ![A hand-drawn map used for a community walk during Pedestrian Day in Pune. This highlights the importance of grassroots engagement and collaborative planning in reimagining our urban spaces to be more pedestrian-friendly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c767dc0-51f8-42e9-98fa-9aec99f455ff)
- ![Our team members at the Pedestrian Day event on Lakshmi Road, Pune. We believe in actively participating in community initiatives to better understand local needs and advocate for sustainable, people-centric urban design solutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0ce46dc-420c-462e-9280-d3f19020250d)

## About Public, Institutional & Heritage Spaces

Our approach to the public realm goes beyond mere aesthetics; we focus on functional placemaking that transforms underused areas into active social hubs. For instance, in our work at the Bandra Fort amphitheater and the IIT Madras Research Park, we utilized biophilic design and geometric seating to bridge the gap between hard infrastructure and natural, user-friendly gathering spaces. We don't just build for the visual; we design for how people move, sit, and interact within these environments.

At Green Space Alliance, we view public, institutional, and heritage spaces as the essential infrastructure of a functional city. Our process starts with deep site analysis, often incorporating GIS-based topography and slope mapping, to understand how a site can best serve its community. 

For heritage sites, such as our work at Bandra Fort, we focus on sensitive restoration that integrates modern amenities with historic context, ensuring the location remains a vibrant venue for arts and culture. Our institutional design work, including the campus master planning for IIT Madras, draws inspiration from traditional spatial configurations—such as the Indian 'kund' or stepped tank—to create courtyards that naturally encourage academic and social exchange. 

We emphasize the following in our public realm projects:

* Ecological Restoration: Using native planting palettes and bioswales to manage storm water runoff naturally.
* Accessibility: Ensuring 100% wheelchair and stroller access is woven into the primary circulation network.
* Material Integrity: Selecting vandalism-proof and weather-resistant materials suited for high-footfall public use.
* Complete Streets: Designing safe, pedestrian-friendly corridors that link public spaces to the wider urban fabric.

Whether we are activating a 2 km-long linear park in Pimple Saudagar or creating new plazas for corporate campuses, our goal is the same: to produce environments that reduce urban heat islands, improve micro-climates, and ultimately provide a sense of belonging for every user.

## About Green Space Alliance

We are Green Space Alliance. Our team is driven by a passion for shaping urban India into spaces that breathe, connect, and inspire. We bring years of collective experience to every project, whether we are revitalizing a historic site or master-planning a large institutional campus.

[See all of Green Space Alliance's services](https://mytribe.in/greenspacealliance)

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