Sruti Thakrar to discuss resilient cities within their local context at Urban October in Oman

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At the upcoming event Urban October, taking place on October 6 in Oman, our associate director Sruti Thakrar will speak on designing resilient cities that relect their cultural identity. Focused on the theme of creating urban environments within their local context, her presentation will explore how urbanism can serve as a tool for designing connected, vibrant communities.

Sruti will highlight the importance of reflecting cultural heritage while addressing global challenges, including climate change. She will delve into MVRDV’s approach to urban design, which emphasizes sustainability, social inclusivity, mixed-use density, and the creation of cities that evolve to meet the changing needs of their inhabitants.

  • Date & time: October 6 - 14:55 (GMT+4)
  • Location: Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
  • Find more information here