Deepa Peck, Author at Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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Borewell Road residents in doldrums again, as BBMP plans road-widening

August 8, 2013 Deepa Peck

Notices dated 25 March were served to the residents on 5 August. When the residents questioned road-widening, BBMP clerk said: “So what? I don’t even own a home!”

(B)looming disasters

April 11, 2013 Deepa Peck

Unplanned building construction is increasing water shortage and sewage accumulation across the city. Whitefield is no different.

Whitefield among the “best neighbourhoods” ?

June 5, 2011 Deepa Peck

With more and more high rises coming up, borewells running dry and no Cauvery water, what will Whitefield be?

Governance

Whitefield heritage church, residences under road widening radar

July 8, 2010 Deepa Peck

Whitefield Memorial church and nearby buildings are under threat because of BBMP’s road widening plans. Residents are upset that BBMP is not considerate of the area’s heritage status.