Opinion | Architectural melancholia in Nepal
Summary
Nepal is experiencing an architectural melancholia as buildings are demolished during urban uprisings and government crackdowns on squatters, highlighting tensions between development and social justice.
Key Points
- Nepal faces 'architectural melancholia' due to the destruction of buildings amid political upheavals and government actions.
- The Gen Z uprising targeted significant architectural sites, including public and private buildings, causing widespread damage.
- Government demolitions have recently focused on huts and small buildings occupied by squatters, affecting vulnerable populations.
- The article calls for careful, humane handling of squatter settlements and warns against hasty demolitions that cause human suffering.
