Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

Hyderabad is building upward at breakneck speed. But amid gated communities, flyovers and glass towers, the city’s shared public life is quietly shrinking. As open spaces retreat behind private walls, residents are increasingly searching for places to meet, play and simply exist without barriers, reports Lavpreet Kaur Hyderabad is building upward at breakneck speed. But amid gated communities, flyovers and glass towers, the city’s shared public life is quietly shrinking.