Cables, Garbage & Encroachments
Every morning, walking to the local market for breakfast is just routine for me. That was until I decided to actually observe things more properly. There is a lot going on that we usually end up ignoring but when I started to observe things I found a barber occupying the parking space, Trash bins sitting right in the middle of the road and electric wires just ready to fall on my head.
Claiming the Parking Spot: How Informal Businesses Take Over Public Space
As soon as I walked out of the building I observed this is the parking spot outside my building. People park their vehicles here when they come to visit the local market. But due to barbers setup mostly they have to park on the road due to lack of space.
Wrong Spot: When a Trash Bin Creates More Mess Than It Solves
Just when I took few steps ahead the symbol of cleanliness was showing no cleanliness. A large dustbin was placed at the corner of the road where two roads intersect. Its placement was not only looking bad but was also a road safety risk. It blocks the drivers view to see vehicles coming from the other side. People passing through have to face the garbage smell.
Danger Above the Head: The Sky is Covered with Electric Wires
When I looked up I couldn’t see the sky for the wires. Some wires were so low that I had to bend my head to pass them. It is a whole ammusement park for the pigeons and the birds. They sit on it and literally bomb us. These wires often break down due to storms, which is a real safety hazard.
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I have to go to this market every day and how weird it is that we have accepted everything as it is. Nobody tries to clear the parking lots from encroachments, No one tries move the dustbin and put it in a suitable place or request the authorities to remove these wires. Maybe one day someone will try to bring the change.
