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HomeGreen Spaces

Green Spaces

Environment

The development vs conservation dichotomy

October 4, 2012 News Desk

On one hand development is leading to loss of green spaces, on the other, active citizen movements gives a hope for conservation. Bengaluru’s biodiversity despite urbanisation was the topic of discussion at the event organised by INTACH and ATREE.

Environment

Bengaluru’s floral artistry on display

January 22, 2012 Deepa Mohan

Yakshagana, Bhangra and Kathakali may be dance forms, but at the flower show they have been transformed into floral beauties.

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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

Environment

Bengaluru going big on home gardening

November 28, 2011 Deepthi Sarma

Even rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of green enthusiasts on Sunday. Nearly 400 people explored organic farming, terrace gardening and composting.

Environment

Time to get ‘Oota from your thota’

August 22, 2011 Vinita

You have a small balcony and want to grow your veggies? Don’t know where to start? Get to know all about organic kitchen gardening, composting and healthy eating this Sunday at BTM Layout

Environment

APD’s annual plant sale on now

July 22, 2011 Marianne de Nazareth

Buy a plant and support a cause! The Association of People with Disability annual plant sale, inaugurated by Margaret Alva, is on till Jul 29th.

Environment

Parks are mine too

June 6, 2011 Deepika Nagabhushan

Public spaces including parks are not fully open to public. What needs to change to make it more accessible?

Environment

Lying unwatched: Bengaluru’s 1067 parks and playgrounds

January 31, 2011 Navya P K

Who is counting your parks and public open spaces? No one. A Citizen Matters expose on a blatant violation for over 25 years by Bengaluru’s administrators.

Environment

Terrace gardening, the organic way

August 12, 2010 Vinita

Does growing vegetables on your rooftop seem a bit far-stretched? Meet Banashankari resident Jagadish Shri who does exactly this with his own organic terrace garden.

Environment

Green reasons to wake up

August 1, 2010 Divya Ravindranath

Get a refreshing start to your morning with your own garden! Bangalore weather is perfect for fruits, vegetables and flowers.

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Environment

“I always knew I would get the lake”

June 28, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal

And she finally did! It is thanks to her passion and legal expertise that Koramangala today boasts of an 11-acre lung space – the Meistripalya kere. Meet Laila Ollapally, a Koramangalite and practicing advocate.

Environment

Citizens, BDA partner to restore key Koramangala kere

June 18, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal

After a prolonged legal battle, the Meistripalya kere in the heart of Koramangala will be restored and revitalised by the BDA, much to the relief of residents.

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Environment

Road widening – need for a relook

May 31, 2010 S Nityananda

Bangalore Environment Trust builds a case for relooking at road widening especially on heritage roads, based on the government’s new traffic measures.

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Environment

Save Sankey Road and Park Forum

May 16, 2010 News Desk

Seven welfare groups based in the neighbourhood of Shankey Road came together under one roof to protest against BBMP’s plan of widening Shankey Road.

Environment

Artists pay tribute to Bangalore’s landscaping pioneer

May 6, 2010 Maragathavalli Inbamuthiah

Suresh Jayaram, an independent visual artist put together a visual art exhibition as a tribute to G H Krumbiegel who adorned Bangalore with trees and flowers. The exhibition was held from April 16th to 30th.

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