It is heartening to note that citizens were taken into consideration during this meet. This is the kind of partnership that helps towards better city planning. While every suggestion may not be worth following or implementation may be impossible for some reasons, it does help authorities feel the pulse of the people.

Most of all, it seeks to bridge a trust deficit between municipal authorities and citizens and makes everyone aware of different views, procedures and hurdles.

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The corporation must not only give verbal assurances but also work on suggestions. Conversation followed by solid action reposes confidence in people and it makes the citizenry respect their leaders. 

Most of all, this is about an open, participatory approach, that factors in all stakeholders. We look forward to other such initiatives for different projects elsewhere too, a sterling effort at fruitful exchange and acknowledgement of people power.