Candolim : Immersive Placemaking Walk & Social Mapping Workshop
Candolim: Coastal Commons, Tourism Pressures & Community Stewardship
Hosts
Joanna Pyres — Act for Goa
Rajeev Malagi — WRI India
Tania Echaporia — Director, Red Dot Foundation – Safecity
This immersive, placemaking walk invites participants to explore the realities of coastal living in one of Goa’s most intensively visited tourism corridors, through learning from communities and place.
Set along the vibrant shoreline of Candolim, this session examines how coastal commons, public access, livelihoods, safety, and ecological systems are shaped by tourism pressures, real estate development, and infrastructure demands. Participants will engage with residents and practitioners to understand how communities negotiate growth, conservation, and everyday wellbeing.
Format
Welcome & Introduction → Walk → Community Dialogue → Group Reflection → Social Mapping Session → Closing & Next Steps
Expected Outcomes
🗺️ A participatory map documenting coastal commons, access points, risks, and community assets
📖 Documentation of local priorities, safety concerns, and environmental challenges
💻 A shared digital social map for collective advocacy and planning
🌱 A community resource to support equitable, resilient, and regenerative coastal development
This walk offers a grounded, forward-looking approach to placemaking—balancing tourism, ecology, and community rights through shared stewardship.