positive aspects of this plan , I would still be concerned about how fast the implementation of the development Master Plan could be . There is no dearth of Master Plans in our state , but it is the implementation plan that miserably fails most of the time .
Talking about the roads of Trivandrum , it needs a total road system combining highways , approach roads , ring roads , road corridors , and their proper management . Rainwater management and watershed management have to be given priority . Ponds ,
wetlands , streams , rivers of this region have to be restored .
Greening the entire Trivandrum region through planned social forestry efforts should go with it . Planting trees should be a major initiative . Greenlungs have to be developed at different parts of the city even at the outer areas .
Trivandrum city should be made a place good for outdoor activities , with squares , and open areas , where only pedestrians are allowed . It should have more recreational facilities and centres . The city should have a continuous environment management programme taking care of the flora and fauna . The wealth and the strength of Thiruvananthapuram are heritage structures , monuments , and historical landmarks . Restoration , preservation and exhibition of these landmarks have to find place in the plan . Congestion on the roads , traffic jam and lack of parking facilities are the biggest problems faced . Private investors should be invited for joint venture projects for developing commercial parking . Though the
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July 2013
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