>> The Miyawaki forest has plants such as hedu, sita, ashok, nagkeshar and parijat, among others. Pics/Atul Kamble

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>> Let’s climb mountains and cross rainbows together — an installation along the lead-in kerb embodies the spirit of biodiversity and cohabitations

>> Birds and bee houses have been strategically positioned on trees to attract native species that can sense and blend with human populations

>> Visitors are welcomed with a pollinator pathway which flaunts a ground cover ideal for bees and other native pollinators. These pollinators are essential for sustaining life. We spotted galphimia, whose symmetric yellow bloom is considered visually calming in neuroscience. The park boasts of trees, plants, birds and insects that will specifically stimulate one’s sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing

>> The existing lake has been converted into an aquatic ecosystem where rescued turtles, water lilies and bamboo plants have been incorporated. The fountain that has an aesthetic value acts as an aerator. Increased oxygen levels promote the growth of healthy bacteria

>> A re-done amphitheatre with covered seating makes for the perfect sensorial ambience for live performances amidst nature

Smita Pandya, Abhishek Kawitkar and Shrikant Gund from Mega Scapes have studied the prospects of the plot to build the park