DECORA is a Resident Welfare Association actively engaged in community activities in Defence Colony Indiranagara, Bengaluru 560 038.
Current Scenario:
- Overflowing sewage, stagnating storm water, a garbage dump expanding into a mini landfill for neighbourhoods around Defence Colony,
- Haphazard parking has made the low-lying open spaces along the DC Link Road an ‘environmental hotspot’, endangering the health and safety of thousands (particularly children) visiting the abutting parks.
- The innovative design focuses on an efficient Garbage Transfer Station (incorporating aesthetic eco-friendly materials and better workspaces for sanitary staff); spreading awareness on segregation and composting; channelling, filtering and storing rainwater; redirecting adjacent open areas for relaxation/ exercise; improving mobility through footpaths and streamlined parking; and enhancing safety through LED lighting.
Mentioned below are the areas of improvement for active community participation and sustained efforts:
Neighbourhood improvement Requirement:
Areas of support | Activities | Estimated Costs |
Transfer point design |
| INR 100,000/- |
Structure of Transfer point |
| INR 1000,000/- |
Water connection and drainage arrangement |
| INR 50,000/- |
Lighting |
| INR 75,000/- |