Sudha Narasimhachar – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Lessons from Singapore on nurturing urban greenery in Bengaluru

July 26, 2018 Sudha Narasimhachar

Our representatives go to Singapore often. But what have they learnt from what they see there? Can Bengaluru take a few cues from Singapore in developing and nurturing greenery?

How Mayor can make Bengaluru better

November 10, 2017 Sudha Narasimhachar

From the idyllic city that Bengaluru once was, the transformation has been significant. One cannot bring back old Bengaluru. But what can be done to improve the city?

There is only one person who can ensure a “Swachh Bharat”: You!

September 8, 2016 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Prime Minister’s vision of a clean India will remain a pipe dream unless the common man takes it upon himself.

The big Bengaluru bubble: wake up before it bursts!

May 10, 2016 Sudha Narasimhachar

Housing crisis in the US has a lesson Bengaluru needs to learn. Uncontrolled development that doesn’t match the income of the citizenry is taking a toll on ecology too.

Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Calgary, Canada

October 16, 2015 Sudha Narasimhachar

What’s wrong with namma Bengaluru? A visit to a foreign country can bring a different perspective to the way in which one sees the city.

Infrastructure

Illegality and the BBMP: A case of hiding the elephant in a basket!

September 9, 2014 Sudha Narasimhachar

The poor purchaser, who trusted the Government departments and the builder who lures him with his swanky ads/brochures and tall talks by smart sales personnel, lands up finally in the mess. Where does the problem lie?

KHB, Please don’t build malls on playgrounds!

September 4, 2013 Sudha Narasimhachar

Karnataka Housing Board is building a commercial complex on a playground in Yelahanka Satellite Town in Bangalore, when there are already too many malls coming up nearby.

Science or common sense?

November 15, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Garbage accumulation is Bangalore’s big challenge right now. Also, packaging and plastic items are increasing BBMP’s waste disposal woes.

Infrastructure

Civic Engagement

No escape from “development” even in Yelahanka

January 15, 2012 Sudha Narasimhachar

Yelahanka’s rapid growth is at the cost of its heritage buildings, trees and lung spaces. What used to be a peaceful locality is now turning into another copy of Bengaluru

Articles by Sudha Narasimhachar