City Shapers Collective was launched by Mod Foundation as a long-term initiative that examines how design influences the city’s transformation and future. Bengaluru’s growth is marked by stark contrasts—between its heritage neighborhoods and tech-driven peripheries, between its bustling streets and shrinking public spaces. The City Shapers Collective addresses these complexities by positioning design as a powerful tool for rethinking the city. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, focus on human-centric design and inspire actionable change.

The theme for City Shapers Collective 2.0 is – INFRACULTURE and is further explored through the verticals of Water, Mobility, Public Realm and Urban Finance.

The Speakers

1. WATER AND THE CITY
   Radhika Sundaresan | WELL LABS
2. RETHINKING MOBILITY
   Pravar Chaudhary | Bengawalk
3. INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE PUBLIC REALM
   Vinay Parameswarappa | Gully Tours
4. ECONOMICS AND ETHICS OF INFRASTRUCTURE
   Sarthak Pradhan | Takshashila Institution
5. DOWN THE DRAIN
   Nitya Misra | Film Maker