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 INTRODUCTION :

Urban areas today are expanding at a rapid pace, but most of the development is unplanned and incomplete in terms of both design and functionality. Roads are often constructed without proper footpaths or drainage, water bodies are not maintained with public-friendly access, and neighborhoods lack basic urban features such as seating areas, lighting, or greenery. While civil engineers focus on the strength and execution of structures, architects focus on design and aesthetics. However, in real life, both fields must come together to create spaces that are safe, functional, and visually appealing.

This internship program aims to bridge the gap by providing Civil Engineering and Architecture students an opportunity to work collaboratively on small-scale urban redevelopment projects that directly address real issues in society

OBJECTIVES :

The main objectives of this internship are:

To give students practical exposure in solving real-time urban development problems.

To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between Civil Engineering and Architecture students.

To enable students to design and propose innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for community development.

To create impactful urban micro-projects that improve the quality of life in neighborhoods.

PROBLEM STATEMENT :

Urban spaces in many developing areas lack proper planning and design integration. For example:

Roads are built but lack footpaths, fencing, and drainage systems.

Public spaces like lakesides or colony parks are underutilized due to absence of seating, lighting, or greenery.

Infrastructure projects are executed without considering user comfort and aesthetics.

This creates environments that are either structurally strong but unattractive, or beautifully designed but impractical to execute.

 PROPOSED SOLUTION :

The Urban Micro-Development Internship will assign small urban areas (such as a 200m road stretch, lake-view road, park corner, or junction) to student groups consisting of both Civil and Architecture students.

Civil Engineering Students Will:

Plan and design roads, drainage, and footpath structures.

Estimate materials, costs, and durability.

Ensure functionality, safety, and traffic management.

Architecture Students Will:

Create designs for lamp posts, benches, dustbins, and other street furniture.

Plan color schemes, greenery, and landscaping.

Provide artistic and user-friendly designs with 3D visualizations.

Together, the team will redevelop the assigned zone into a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space.

Example: A lakeside road can be redeveloped with a proper pathway, fencing, and drainage by civil students, while architecture students enhance it with designed benches, lamp posts, greenery, and creative lighting.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES :

Students gain practical problem-solving skills through real projects.

Improved understanding of collaboration between technical execution and design aesthetics.

Creation of a portfolio-worthy project for students to showcase in future careers.

Local communities benefit from innovative, low-cost redevelopment ideas.

A sustainable model for annual internships that can cover different city/locality areas each year.

CONCLUSION :

This internship model not only enhances the learning experience of Civil and Architecture students but also contributes positively to society. By working together on real-world problems, students will develop a holistic approach to urban development—balancing structural strength, cost efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetics.

This initiative can become a flagship program for the institution, demonstrating how education and community development can go hand in hand.