Streets & Commons Lab
The street is the basic unit of governance
Transform Your Streets Into Safe, Walkable Pedestrian Spaces
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Our Approach
Audit (Now)
Rigorous, custom street audits using clear scorecards and on-ground photos.
Pilot (Next)
Small, low-cost interventions to test change, safer crossings, shaded walks, reclaimed sidewalks.
Publish (Ongoing)
Case studies and reports that share results openly.
Engage (Ongoing)
Work with residents and governments to legitimize and push for change and put the pedestrian first.
Each step builds evidence, visibility, and momentum.
Who We Work With
Residents & RWAs
Street audits and simple guides empower local residents to turn daily frustrations into collective action, fostering vibrant and safe neighborhoods.
Corporates & CSR
Sponsor small pilot projects that deliver visible and lasting improvements, allowing companies to demonstrate impactful social responsibility for local communities.
Governments
We provide on-the-ground evidence and data that support the creation of safer, more walkable, and scalable street solutions for urban planning.
Case Spotlights
Shanthi Colony, Chennai:India
A planned street adapting to an unplanned city.

https://streetsandcommons.substack.com/

Shanthi Colony, Chennai: Testing a Neighbourhood’s Walkability

A planned street adapting to an unplanned city

Gurgaon: India
A city of glass towers judged by its sidewalks.

https://streetsandcommons.substack.com

Gurgaon’s Human-Scale Test

If the street doesn’t work, the skyline doesn't matter

(All case studies published openly as reports for public reference.)
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