India, Aug. 23 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation environment department, in collaboration with the National Society for Clean Cities (NSCC) and the Centre for Development Studies and Activities (CDSA), plans to develop 50 pocket parks across the city by August 2027.

Citizen participation will be central to the initiative, with residents encouraged to identify small, underutilised or neglected public spaces in their neighbourhoods that can potentially be converted into mini or nano parks.

The proposed parks will incorporate nature-based solutions and water-sensitive design to address climate-related challenges. Measures such as increasing permeable surfaces, improving rainwater absorption and management, and adding vegetation and shade a...