"You can't save what you don't love, and you can't love what you don't know." Places matter. Heritage comprises built, natural and cultural history and it is the duty of the city and its governance, particularly the most microscopic yet powerful platforms ie the Ward Committee to preserve, promote and protect it. If we follow the civic structure of city governance, with ward committees as its base, not only is it more effective, but we are better served & organised. Funding

Monday, 10 February 2020 General Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff South Block, New Delhi – 110001 Dear Gen Rawat: Subject : Protection & Support of Military Spaces, Buildings and Heritage Our congratulations on your recent elevation. As children of military officers, we have nothing but eternal respect for you, our forces and gratitude for the pride, tradition & honour the Armed Forces gives us. Many of us have formed a group called Heritage Bek

Friday, 7 February 2020 Dr Ashwath Narayan Hon Deputy Chief Minister Bangalore Dear Sir Subject: Proposed plan to raze part of Central College Campus Time after time Citizens and Bangalore are getting news and updates to their great shock and consternation about public buildings particular heritage spaces, being under threat. A month ago it was Victoria Hospital, and despite are several mails and calls on the subject the extension wing was eventually razed . The fact t

Heritage Beku draft inputs on the Cubbon Park Lotus Pond document by Bengaluru Smart City Ltd We need to look at Cubbon Park from the following perspectives: Environmental (biodiversity), Sustainability, Preservation and Heritage, Accessibility (Commons) and Aesthetics Proposed interventions – has detailed project report been done listing out impacts or enhancements of the ‘improvements’ on park, trees, plants, birds, animals, water resources and visitors? • Improvements to