Introducing our Dhaka Correspondent Emrose Ontee!
In January 2022 we launched the Global Walkability Correspondents Network, as a way to build solidarity among walkability advocates around the world and continue to create media on sustainable mobility and urbanism.
We are happy to welcome Emrose as Dhaka Correspondent to our growing network of individuals who are passionate walkability advocates.
As a Walkability Correspondent, I will represent the city ‘Dhaka’ and uphold the image of the city in this platform.
-emrose Ontee
WHO
I have always enjoyed learning from my surroundings. For me, Architecture is that avenue to contiuously learn, explore and create. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Asia Pacific and I am passionate about Built Form, Urban Planning, Neighborhood Design, and leveraging design ideas through critical thinking to create a sustainable community with great social interaction.
I currently work as an Architect in Bangladesh as a team member of the Architecture Division at Data Experts (Pvt.) Limited. Urban planning, public space and affordable housing design are major responsibilities of my assigned projects.
WHERE
I live in Dhaka which is the capital of Bangladesh. I completed my school and university in this city. Obviously there are so many issues as our country is in the first stage of development. With regards to street and pedestrian networks, there are huge opportunities to work for standard pedestrian design, safety issues, child and age-friendly planning, material selection, urban landscape and so on. I am sure decision-making and strategy will change the scenario soon as well.
As a Walkability Correspondent, I will represent the city ‘Dhaka’ and uphold the image of the city in this platform.
WHY WALKABILITY
As I am an Architect and currently working in the urban planning and design sector where pedestrian and cycle network are major aspects, I am interested in learning more about global conditions. I look forward to gaining ideas on how some of the problems are solved globally and applying the knowledge in my upcoming projects.
I am passionate about Built Form, Urban Planning, Neighborhood Design and leveraging design ideas through critical thinking to create a sustainable community with great social interaction.
-Emrose Ontee
My ongoing projects are my immense motivation. I feel lucky to join this international community.
Afreena Emrose Ontee is an Architect and Urban Designer working on urban space design, master planning and housing projects. Through her journey, she is striving to research sustainable urban spaces, safe walkability, and the effects of public space on human health, age and well-being. She believes there is eternal satisfaction in exploring diverse perspectives.
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Learn more about the Global Walkability Correspondents Network here