Seeds for Change symbolically and substantively counters car dominance in Gurgaon by transforming four parking spots in a vast lot into a colorful public space with parking for 40 bicycles. Inspired by another Indian Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper project called Raaghiri Day, Seeds for Change is a collaborative effort of WRI, Nagarro Software, Udaan NGO, and NASSCOM Foundation. In addition to bringing these institutions together, the project brings cyclists together, creating a sense of public belonging in a privatized, car-heavy city. Its seating areas and sculptures allow for rest and contemplation while encouraging active transportation - with its benefits to air quality and safety - to anyone passing by. 

‍
After cordoning off parking spots, secure bike racks can be purchased for several hundred dollars. The sculptural centerpiece of this project is a larger investment, but serves as a beacon to users of the parking lot and contributes mightily to the aesthetic. Ultimately, Seeds for Change, as the name implies, seeks to be more than a one-off project. In the words of philanthropist and CEO Manas Fuloria (as quoted in The Hindu), “it is a small seed that will definitely germinate into better and safer cities and public spaces.”