*Invitation | OPEN to ALL* You are warmly invited to the *Final Presentation of the Study & R...

*Invitation | OPEN to ALL* You are warmly invited to the *Final Presentation of the Study & Recommendations for Pedestrianisation within Puducherry’s Boulevard Town*—a key step toward shaping Puducherry as a **walkable, safe, healthy, and enjoyable heritage city*, and a *progressive tourism model for India*. ### Why this matters Puducherry is not just a destination—it is a **distinctive cultural and living heritage landscape**, with a rare blend of **coastal charm, Franco-Tamil urban fabric, and a globally recognised spiritual legacy**. This unique status gives Puducherry a special opportunity to lead the future of tourism: **slow, meaningful, people-centred, and high-quality**. Pedestrianisation of Boulevard Town can help create: * **Safer streets** (especially for seniors, children, and families) * A more **walkable city experience**—calm, shaded, and accessible * A **healthier city** with less noise, congestion, and pollution * A **conscious city environment**—supporting peace, respect, and public life * A stronger **local economy** by enabling better footfall for local businesses * A richer visitor experience rooted in **local culture and heritage** A city is a collective expression and co-creation. This initiative invites **government, institutions, citizens, NGOs, businesses, and forums** to come together to shape Boulevard Town as a **Progressive Living Lab**—where heritage preservation and a vibrant local economy reinforce each other, while Puducherry emerges as a **leading, future-ready tourism destination**. --- ### Schedule 🗓 **Wednesday, 17 December 2025** 🕓 **4:00 – 5:00 PM** *(Please try to arrive by **3:45 PM**)* ### Venue **UDITAM – Institute of Integral Healing (Integral Yoga), Matriniketan, Sri Aurobindo Society** 34, Maravadi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry – 605001 📍 **Map Location:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bcwu6hYQ2wMY1q8t5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bcwu6hYQ2wMY1q8t5) --- ### What you can expect * Clear **recommendations** and implementation directions * Relevant **international case studies** for heritage districts and pedestrian zones * Priority **future work areas** and pilot possibilities * **Local collaboration** opportunities across sectors * Ways to engage youth and students to experience the city as a **learning, design, and co-creation platform** --- ### A collaborative effort This study is a collaborative initiative involving **INTACH**, **School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP)**, **Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada)**, and **PATH Architects and Planners, Auroville (Lalit & team)**, with contributions from students of **Ashram Knowledge** and **Pondicherry University (Tourism Department)**. --- ### Who should attend Open to **Government departments, elected representatives, NGOs, citizen forums, professional and business associations, institutions, hoteliers and tourism stakeholders, heritage and environmental groups, entrepreneurs, students, residents, and all interested individuals**. **Let’s come together to shape Puducherry’s Boulevard Town as a safer, walkable, healthier, and globally admired heritage tourism precinct—setting a benchmark for India.**