Stone seatings: Street elements through PDA projects

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It is important to have ample amount of Earth around the large trees to let them breathe. Hence rectangular stone seating spaces have been proposed to form spaces similar to ‘Kattas’ ( informal seating space in Marathi ) around the tree. The uneven texture of the black stone is perfect for sitting purpose only. The side facing the road has been chamfered to prevent people sitting on that particular side. Most of the shopkeepers who were previously hesitant for this new seating have recognised the importance and use of this space. Their customers enjoy sitting adjacent to the shops and on the contrary, the shopkeepers whose frontages did not have the ‘kattas’ demanded one of their own. Thus, today we really appreciate and need a space to sit and relax and enjoy the beauty of surrounding in busy life.

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Image source: PDA Team