Bhubaneswar: YuvaScape 2025, a two-day convening spotlighting adolescents as key partners in building resilient and inclusive cities, opened on Friday at the Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD).

The event brought together youth-led discussions, interactive activities, and dynamic exhibitions where young Public Space Ambassadors showcased how adolescent voices can shape people-friendly cities aligned with Odisha’s Vision 2036, Vision 2047, and the national goals of Viksit Bharat.

At the heart of the event was the Public Spaces Assessment Framework (PSAF)—a data-driven tool co-created with insights from more than 1,300 adolescents across Bhubaneswar and Jaipur. Developed under the Safe, Vibrant, and Healthy Public Spaces project led by WRI India, PSAF equips adolescents, city a

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