What if the poor were part of city planning? | Smruti Jukur Johari

Almost a billion people worldwide live in informal communities and slums, often without basic infrastructure like clean water, toilets or adequate roads. Urban planner Smruti Jukur Johari breaks down myths about these communities and shares examples of simple, common-sense solutions that arise when governments and architects work together with the residents -- instead of around them.

[sadoak]

That's one of the best TED Talks I've heard recently. The idea behind it can change the world (sad it's not already a part of reality). Also, speaker is incredibly smart and realistic professional and kind human being

[strictlysmart]

"poverty only changes affordability not aspirations" m someone who was raised in one of those this is absolutely true....

[Cuteness_overload-gg]

People seem to view "the poor" as a problem to be contained, not empowered

[JasminLovesSloths]

They used clothing to measure housing. Such a beautiful display of perseverance and love. Stories like this should be all over the news ❤️

[lightonstillwaters]

"When poor people choose, they choose better, they choose what works for them.
So choice is everything and power decides choice.
We need those in power... and all of us in our everyday lives to respect choices.
Instead of choosing what is right for people, for the poor, let's acknowledge and empower their choices. And that is how we can build better and inclusive cities for tomorrow, completing the imagery of cities built by the choices of its own people." Smruti Jokur Johari - urban planner

[tjtampa]

One of the best talks I've heard. There I. S. intelligent life on Earth and she just proved it.

[taylorbritt]

This was a really great talk, and very beneficial for me personally. I plan, further in the future unfortunately since I'm only in college right now, to build a tiny home community for homeless people with various community centers for different things. Now, after seeing this, I will plan on going around my community and actually asking homeless people to be a part of the planning and development process rather than making the choices all on my own. Thank you for pointing out things that seem so simple and obvious but that many of us have never actually taken the time to think about.

[mozvidz]

I was about to question on why they always show slums in Kenya, but this was actually very educative. I'm Kenyan and didn't even know of this plan. Thanks for this talk.

[syifa]

Thats why participation is important in urban planning

[maxt]

I've heard things like this from people before, but this particular lady empowers the poor and makes their lives better in their own ways. Much respect!

[dzikrinasaira]

The government unfortunately likes to hide all sorts of problem (including the poor ppl) under the carpet, instead of tackling them effectively. Anyway, this is one of the best Ted talk I've watched recently. Thank you for sharing 😊

[asgharkhan]

City planning matters alot for country development and make their people to feel ease of living.

[pietrovecchi]

This conference is really something.
From the 70's' architectural experiments like PREVI in Lima, to the recent works of Alejandro Aravena, (some) architects have always found that the best solution to improve slum life quality is to let people decide how their houses should be; but the real problem remains the property issue. For example, people in the Las Margaritas slum of El Salvador don't have any right because there is no paper that confirms that they own their house; or their house doesn't even officially exist.
And I was surprised to know that one of the most human city council, nowadays, seems to be the one of Nairobi, who acknowledged the slums. It is not something to take for granted, seen that in Italy politicians claim to the demolition of the gypsies' camps.

[Lakshmi_kas]

Me Coming from the poor region of the city and wanting to change the situation always!!!!much needed video mam..tqs a lott!!
Many who watch this will ignore it...bcz they hvnt experienced this..but be the one to atleast change the region surrounding u...
Ultimately we all live as a society...Let's make this happen👍😊

[DrRohanDasgupta]

I am adding this video to my course material. My students need to know this beyond what they are learning about slum rehabilitation from the text book.

[justagreekinternetuser]

Unfortunately, everyone looks up the hierarchy and not down, everyone wants to find a way to become richer and have a better live for themselves. Noone cares for the less fortunate than them.

[hakim]

We are curently doing a similar project here, in Jakarta, Indonesia. We do a Community Action Plan, where slum dwellers sit with architects and other experts (from NGOs) to make a plan for their houses and neigborhood. Then with the support from the local government, we build it. I see it as a win-win solution for everyone. The government finaly have a more promising solution that everyone can agree with. While the people learn alot about regulations and the mindsets and reasons behind urban planing. Plus it gives the people more sense of belonging to the city they live in. I hope a humble solution like this is more known so a lot of people can live a better life.

[nimmyr]

One of the best Ted talks I've heard, appreciate how she presented her ideas with examples. And she has a very soothing voice. Keep going 💕

[gracemorganspeaks]

Whoever is reading this i pray for restoration in whatever you had lost whether it's relationships, health, marriage, finances or business. May the lord bless you to be a blessing to those around you.

[SaschiaSlytherin]

The pure fact that they aren´t is a tragedy