Peacemakers Pakistani

LahorePakistan
Written By Simon Nielsen

Social enterprise

I am an architect inspiring to be an urban designer, a Placemaking leader, and a mental health advocate dedicated to making things happen for the community's well-being.

 

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Contact person: Azbah Ansari

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Behind The Scenes

Short description:

I have initiated the community well-being projects (placemaking movement) in Pakistan in 2019 by bringing teams together to work for a common cause to create awareness of different issues affecting individuals and the community collectively. I am devoted to making life better for 'Common Man' and 'Finding Joy in Little Things.'

View from your window:

Trees, Bougainvillea, Balcony of neighbour's house, neighbour's houses, Sky, Poles and Electrical wires, Boundary Walls.

What's your contribution?

Articles, insights, reflections, lessons... Everything that I learn through the journey.

What brings you here?

The opportunity to connect with like-minded people, the doers, the community and social workers.

What's the most important?

Our Creator and His creations!

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Front Porch As An Intentional Gathering Place
Front Porch As An Intentional Gathering Place

“Our architecture and spaces tell a lot about our lifestyle and how we engage with our community. In Lahore, we see different types of front porches and thus different ways of connection and interaction within community. These modes of interaction together form the street life.” Peacemakers Pakistani examine a crucial element in the placemaking of Lahore and beyond.

Public Space Is a Learning Place
Public Space Is a Learning Place

“Any public space is a learning ground. We get to meet strangers and interact with them and learn something from them, we get to experience nature and all its glory and lessons, we get to experience and face different challenges as well.” Peacemakers Pakistani

Women In The City
Women In The City

“And for me to have a comfortable journey across my city I need safe zones and management in public transport services, and I need space to walk alone or with my kids, especially the one who is in the pram.” Peacemakers Pakistani challenge us to look at our cities and ask if they’re comfortable for all citizens. Do we really succeed in creating safe and inclusive places for everybody?

How Girls Disappear From The Public Space
How Girls Disappear From The Public Space

“I believe that when girls/women start disappearing or hiding in the city, children disappear as well. And that’s how a downfall to community life or city vibrancy begins.” Peacemakers Pakistani share a crucial story of the use of public space.

Slow Down, Look Around
Slow Down, Look Around

“You know public spaces are a source of free entertainment. And honestly, I love this aspect of public or outdoor places. But what is entertainment and why is it important? Entertainment generally means “an event, performance, or activity designed to provide amusement or enjoyment to others.” So basically, it’s an act that gives you joy and some good time.” Peacemakers Pakistani.

Environmental Impacts Of Death
Environmental Impacts Of Death

A person’s final resting place can be the foundation of flowerbeds or feed the roots of the tree, or it can pose major environmental hazards through the continuation of a person’s carbon footprint even after the death. Peacemakers Pakistani explore the final footprint.

RISE Lahore (Food For Thought)
RISE Lahore (Food For Thought)

“The point here is to open the door for all & make space for all & attend those who show up themselves or send someone else in their place as their advocates. I hope you get what I mean. You see how it relates to the flexibility that we just talked about in the 'resilient' Lahore? WE ACCEPT ALL THOSE WHO JOIN IN - THEMSELVES OR SEND OTHERS IN THEIR PLACE. It's about 'us'... about 'we'....“ Peacemakers Pakistani shake up Lahore and envision a future city resting on strong communities. Let the shaking begin!

What Makes a Place Lively And Secure?
What Makes a Place Lively And Secure?

A place appears to be lively and secure due to human presence. If we see people around us projecting good energy and vibes, finding comfort in a place, we, too, reflect that energy and find comfort. That’s basic human nature. But the point to ponder is what brings people out in place? What attracts them to a place? Azbah Ansari and Peacemakers Pakistani answer an essential question.

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