Ikterra

Independent Consultant | Urban Planning | Community Engagement | Global

01/28/2022

We organized a Cover Design Competition at Inventure Academy in December 2021 to have young creative minds imagine a vibrant future for their city and illustrate this to be the cover page of our upcoming graphic novel, Bengaluru 2070.

Congratulations to the winners, Rhea Misquith and Asees Kaur, of grade 10, on winning the design competition, and to the honourable mentions and all other participants! Swipe to see the winning design, it's description, and the jury's note.

It was boundlessly fascinating to witness such exciting and innovative imaginations for the city. The entries are testimony to the importance of getting this book in the hands of more young people! It reinstates our belief that civic action and engagement of youth can bring about real change in our cities and surroundings.

It has been an endearing journey so far and we look forward to completing and publishing the book by end of this year!

For more details about the competition visit www.ikterra.com/design-competition

Jury: Kayce Bayer, Yash Bhandari, Kaushiki Tripathi, Neve Bangalore, and Sinan Mohammed.

Outreach Support: GenWise
Logistics and on-ground Support: Deepali Agarwal

01/28/2022

It was a pleasure to collaborate with the faculty at Inventure Academy to launch this competition. The students are incredibly talented and we are more than satisfied with the results of the competition.

01/28/2022

! NEW UPCOMING GRAPHIC NOVEL - BENGALURU 2070 !

I have been dropping hints about my upcoming book, as you have noticed ;) Here I am revealing more about it.

Bengaluru 2070 is an educational graphic novel with a hint of sci-fi that provides not just a fun thrilling story, but also a resource that encourages our teens and future leaders to observe their surroundings more carefully and become responsible stewards of their own future. The goal of the book is to encourage and guide the active involvement of young people in daily welfare activities at the local level of the city.

Funny, fast paced, and relevant, the graphic novel is set in Bengaluru's past (1970-1990), present (2020-2022), and future (2070). Illustrated with beautiful artwork, and memorable characters, it is expected to be published in December 2022.

Watch this space for more information.

Illustration by the very talented Kaushiki Tripathi.

01/03/2022

Stay true to your vision. Hustle hard. Be grateful 🏵⚡🙏

01/01/2022

In 2021, I officially registered ikterra in Canada, pushed my planning practice and signed new contracts, transitioned to a full time job based in Ohio, continued to work on my book based on Bangalore, and continued to write articles occasionally.

Personally, I learned what it means to make a home and career goals work together in harmony, I persevered when things were difficult, and continued to heal from the triggers of the previous years.

I wish that hard work, prayers, and all the inner and outer work we have put into ourselves pay off. My friends and fellow planners, you have been such an integral part of my journey. Sending you light and wish you a joyously abundant New Year 🫂🥂🌻💫
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07/31/2021

While I'm enjoying my time in Bangalore, I deeply miss my family and life back in Toronto. I had to travel due to family situations in India but now that I want to return, pandemic related travel restrictions have made it super difficult. I would have reached Toronto today in a normal world but...

As I try to find my way back home, I want to encourage everyone to take a moment and remember the pandemic is not over yet. India is on a high risk list of almost every country worldwide with several countries banning all flights from India even for just a few hours of transit.

Unfortunately, there's no overnight solution for this but if we want to get back to a world where we can move freely, we need to work together. Every individual action counts! Despite the lockdown being lifted, please continue to wear a mask, stay home, get vaccinated, and avoid unnecessary travel. Let's be responsible citizens and help each other 🙏

06/29/2021

Organized a 11.5km ride on June 7 to celebrate Bike Month. We explored several points of interest in the area, connected with community members, and shared the joy of cycling together. It's now a self-guided tour to help give you ideas & inspiration for new bike rides in Toronto.

https://bikemonth.ca/bikemonth-event/cycle-around-torontos-west-end-area

06/01/2021

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a comic book illustrator for an urban themed graphic novel/comic book for teens/youth between the age of 12 and 16. Immediate requirement is to create 4 complete pages of the book.

If you or someone you know is interested, please email CV & portfolio to [email protected]. Please share this post and spread the word.

The ideal candidate will have relevant prior experience in illustrating a comic book for teenagers and youth, have knowledge of Bengaluru as a city, have good communication skills, and be available to start from June 21st.

Thanks!

05/31/2021

New post and profile pic alert cause it's Bike Month in Toronto!!! But really every month is Bike Month and with incredible weather like this, the joy of biking is a little extra.

05/06/2021

Just submitted my walk for Jane's Walk Toronto Festival 2021 😀

I'll be walking down Roncesvalles Avenue, which is where I live, and explore the vast diversity of food options available here. We'll listen from the owners of four restaurants directly as they share their experience of being a part of the community and surviving the pandemic.

Some restaurants have been around for 40 years while some are new and have opened just months ago. For decades, the Polish culture has laid the foundation of this neighborhood, but in the 21st century, it has seen the emergence of dozens of new cuisines. Did you know that there are now 16 different kinds of cuisines available on this 2km long street?

Check out the Jane's walk festival page - https://www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/ - and join me, starting tomorrow, on this virtual walking tour down Roncy.

03/31/2021

Hiring a freelance editor for an Urban themed comic book for children/youth between the age of 11 and 16. The editor would read and edit the draft script and identify gaps in the storyline, pacing, and overall readability of the comic to make it pitch ready. Ideal candidate would be entrepreneurial, have experience working on comic book projects, have knowledge of Indian cities, and be available to start in April.

Location: Remote
Term: 1-2 months till work completion / As-needed.

How to Apply? Email your portfolio to [email protected].

03/14/2021

Back when it felt like I'd walked right into Middle-Earth.

Suomenlinna in Finland is an inhabited maritime fortress built on eight islands with a rich history. Its construction began in the mid-18th century, when Finland was still part of Sweden. After the Swedes, the fortress was surrendered to the Russians. It was transferred to the Finnish government only in 1918 during the Finnish Civil War.

Suomenlinna is now a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List and home to approximately 800 residents and a workplace for about 400 people.

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