In a pioneering step toward greener, smarter cities, India has constructed its first “Sky-High Park” — an elevated park system connecting the rooftops of multiple buildings, offering residents a slice of nature high above the urban chaos.
The ambitious project, launched in Bengaluru, spans over 2.5 kilometers and links more than 15 high-rise buildings in the city’s central business district. Designed with suspended walkways, rooftop gardens, solar-powered benches, and community activity zones, the park is being hailed as a marvel of modern urban design.
The initiative is part of India’s Smart Urban Living Programme, aimed at addressing the lack of open green spaces in densely packed cities. The sky-high park allows citizens to walk, exercise, socialize, or simply relax — all while enjoying panoramic views of the city.
Urban Development Minister Rajeev Mehta called the project a “visionary model for vertical cities,” stating, “It’s not just a park — it’s a new layer of life added above the skyline. It brings nature closer to people without needing extra land.”
Eco-experts have praised the project for promoting sustainability and reducing the heat island effect common in concrete-dense areas. Residents are equally thrilled, calling it a “breath of fresh air in the sky.”
With the success of this pilot project, similar sky-high parks are now being planned in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and other metro cities — transforming rooftops into green lifelines for tomorrow’s India.
