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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳನ್ನು ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವಿತಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು
Priority Interventions
Enhance safety and visibility by removing opaque fencing, clearing legacy waste, adding cameras, and active programming.
Install high fencing along the flyover edge to prevent garbage from being hurled from the top.
Complete footpath development and cleaning on the east side from Banaswadi to the overpass.
Redesign pedestrian crossings, ramps, signage, and traffic calming measures to highlight the crossing and improve access from Wheeler Road. Introduce public art to enliven the space.
Site context
The site comprises a pedestrian overpass and the under-Wheeler Road flyover space on the Cooke Town side. The overpass enhances pedestrian safety; however, the neglected condition has contributed to anti-social activity, reducing user comfort and discouraging passage. Recently, ITC fenced the ground-level area, and the Cooke Town community has pushed for better lighting and waste removal to restore safety and cleanliness to this vital pedestrian link.
Issues
Underutilisation of a fenced but potentially active public space:
Animal and Waste Issues: Wide bollard gaps allow cattle entry, resulting in trapped animals and dung accumulation. Additionally, waste is frequently disposed of from the flyover.
Safety and Access: Opaque fencing and poor lighting create an unsafe environment. Meanwhile, full encroachment on the west-side footpath eliminates pedestrian access to the structure.