Business Recorder published an article by Dr Yasmeen Lari on how street forest can prevent encroachers from usurping urban spaces.

The dilapidated structure, located on Paria Street near Wazir Mansion and the historic Kharadar Chowk, was part of the Old Town Heritage Trail. The project involved designing a terracotta paved entry court, a terracotta pathway, and a zero carbon bamboo garden pavilion. However, the community felt helpless and encroached on the chowki. Despite a written undertaking, the qabza group did not remove the illegal basement structure and paid only partly for the restoration. The project was completed using the Foundation’s reserves and funds raised from well-wishers.
Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40308205/street-forests-can-prevent-encroachers-from-usurping-karachis-urban-spaces