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Category 5:

Landscape Planning & Design

It is increasingly believed that green

open spaces define the culture and

character of a city and makes it

vibrant and resilient. A well
designed and well maintained green

area adds to the social

environmental aspect of the city and

also improves psychological and
physical wellbeing of citizens.

However, the rapidly modernising

cities are increasingly becoming

concrete jungles where the green

open places are grossly
undervalued and therefore

neglected. Understandably, there is

a growing awareness about

importance of public places in

impacting sustainable development
and finds mention in the Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs). The

challenge before the professionals
is to design safe, inclusive and

accessible green spaces that

enhances the image of a city and

contributes to environmental

sustainability.