It is time the BMC does its very best to retain our open spaces. If like activists claim there are alternatives, these should be explored, rather than zero-in on parks for underground infra. Egos need to be kept aside, a more malleable approach explored. It may also benefit all if civic authorities and activists at the forefront, actually sit together and talk and both see each other’s viewpoint. This may not work every single time but a dialogue is worth it.

Today, there is great stress on increasing green cover. Plantation drives, they have their critics, too, are being held. There is talk about eco-conscious living. Some practise it in everyday life, others may not except to spout whatsapp wisdom, which hopefully may translate into action some day. The important aspect though is that green is on the radar. It does seem counterproductive that you seek to increase green cover but take away parks instead of looking for an alternative.

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Let us all, individuals, authorities, decision makers, ordinary citizens put preservation a top priority. Put a brake on arguments, obstacles and hopefully parking under parks. Let us look at options with will and purpose.