The Garden City

Singapore is what I imagine Bangalore aspires to be when it calls itself the Garden City. I feel sad for Bangalore and it's penchant for self destructive behavior. It is a city that has grown unchecked during the past decade with seemingly little regard for the future. Magnificent trees are mown down with apparent incomprehension of the treasures being destroyed haphazardly. The city has boundless potential but only if nurtured.

I look around and wonder whether anyone is thinking of their children and the city they will inherit. Will it simply be a concrete jungle? Or will someone stand for the trees and give them a chance to enhance the lives of the next generation with their green grandeur? Do people not realize it takes generations to grow those stately giants? It is so unfortunate to see the beauty of Bangalore lost to greed and lack of foresight. -Allison