Bengaluru this week
January 8th 2015
 CITIZEN MATTERS
Wish you a very happy new year! We’re just about a week into 2015 and we hope that it has been going great so far. In the months ahead, Citizen Matters will continue to bring you stories of substance, on issues that matter to you and the community at large. We however will need your feedback and support to do so. If you would like to support our independent coverage on the important issues of our time, do consider making a contribution to Oorvani Foundation – click here. If you would like more details, you can drop us a mail on foundation@oorvani.in. City news that mattersBefore we get into our stories, here is a short summary of what happened in the city.
This week’s highlight: Kere Habba 2015
» Come January 10th, Kaikondrahalli lake will play host to the first edition of the Kere Habba. With nature walks, green workshops, story-telling sessions, music and more, all along the 2 km walkway around the lake, there’s something in store for everybody. Read: Bengaluru’s first lake festival at Kaikondrahalli lake. Diving Bengaluru» BBMP’s ruling party BJP is all set to move court, following the expected delay in conducting BBMP polls, due to the extension of BBMP restructuring committee’s tenure. Read: Another tug of war between Congress and BJP? » How is the government dividing Bengaluru? The Committee for BBMP Restructuring has sought suggestions from citizens on how to do it, what to consider etc. Here’s how you can share your suggestions to set Bengaluru right. » There is a lot that needs to be done before the split. The Committee for BBMP Restructuring formed in September 2014 to plan the division, has sought more time. Read: BBMP division to be finalised by June 2015. Living in the city» Builders typically include the price of car parking in the price for common areas. So if you have been charged separately for car parking, you should know that it is illegal. Read: Car parking is common area. Also read:
» Will developing Anekal, Vijayanagar and Bidadi railway stations as terminals help reduce traffic jams in South Bengaluru area? Amith Subramaniam Pallavoor asks: Is it possible to connect to South Bengaluru through railways? » Do you assign any value to the space that you inhabit when you commute between two points? Kiran Keswani notes that the value people ascribe to the space, reduces as they want to move faster. Read: The bus as a transition space. » If you wondered why there was no special write-up from Citizen Matters for the new year, here’s our story. Read: If wishes were horses… Columns» Dr Govind Nandakumar, in his new column, A Matter of Health, will talk about our pain points regarding health care. In his first post, he talks about how to reduce errors in health care. Read: To err is human, but what can doctors do? » Dr Chandra Shekhar Balachandran reminisces about his childhood trips where he was deputed to buy kothamalli (coriander). Read: Ammavra maga, Brindavan Express and the Kothamalli vendor. It’s all about nature
» A trip to a forest can reveal wonderful creatures that are hidden! Deepa captures some of them with her camera during a nature walk at the Arekere Reserve Forest. Read: Look around, look down! » After spotting a new layout where there is only one young tree for the many homes that will come up, Deepa asks: What happened to our culture of planting trees on every road? » “Is this house resident going to be prosperous and happy?”, and the animal nods its head earnestly. Deepa mulls over how apartment living has robbed us of the many traditional sights which still exist, but are rarely seen. Read: Koley Basava. Power to the people» Whitefield Rising welcomes 2015 » The past fortnight at Bellandur Events this weekend
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