Elevated Corridor Design Jam - Launch Call

Bengaluru's government has proposed a network of elevated corridors and tunnel roads to tackle traffic. But do flyovers solve the problem, or just move it? What do they mean for emissions, trees, public space and the people who live and work along these roads?

The Elevated Corridor Design Jam is a month-long challenge, organised by OpenCity (Oorvani Foundation), inviting citizens to evaluate one of the proposed corridors and design a better alternative. That could mean a different mode of transport, a different route, or the same corridor with smart changes.

Launch call details
📅 Thursday, 15 October 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM IST
💻 Online (Zoom)

On the call, we will:

• Introduce the proposed elevated corridors and the goals of the challenge
• Walk through how the month-long process works, from design period to final submission and jury
• Hear from experts on the ecological and environmental impacts of projects like this, and on how to approach urban planning proposals
• Share the maps, datasets and reports you can work from
• Take your questions

Who it's for
Urban designers, researchers, students, and anyone interested in Bengaluru's mobility and urban planning. No prior experience with the proposals is needed.

What happens next
After the call, participants choose a corridor or segment and start developing proposals. An in-person Design Jam follows on 25 October at Samagata, and the best submissions will present to a jury.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0bavboMoQuepW1tARis92g