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The fundamentals of why public spaces need to be developed What makes you choose the city you live in? An ideal city to settle would be one which is welcoming, makes you feel happy and content, and lays down a comfortable balance between your professional and personal life. If not for my academic and professional engagements as an urban practitioner, I wouldn’t really have gauged the depth of the significance of developing public spaces and the vital role it plays in molding our lifestyle and the identity of a city. It is no hidden fact that a well planned city with an intact infrastructure system in place, highly benefits its people. When cities are designed rationally and sustainably, it functions with utmost efficiency, impacting positively on one’s mental and physical wellness. Let me elaborate on this. In terms of attaining physical fitness, one needs to maintain a regular routine of exercise. Not everyone can afford to pay for a gym to keep...