UnboxingBLR Foundation teams up with BBMP to give facelift for Bengaluru’s Church Street
UnboxingBLR Foundation, a nonprofit, has started work on beautification and infrastructure improvement on Church Street, a bustling shopping area in Bengaluru.
The initiative, part of the BBMP’s “Namma Bengaluru, Namma Koduge” (“Our Bengaluru, Our Contribution”) program, aligns with UnboxingBLR’s mission of making Bengaluru a more vibrant city, a statement said.
Foundation chairman Prashanth Prakash said his organization’s goal is to make Church Street an inspiring and engaging location for both locals and visitors. “We will work collaboratively with all stakeholders on this project which reflects our vision of a thriving Bengaluru that blends modern innovation with its cultural roots.”
Church Street is one of the first of three streets adopted by UnboxingBLR under an MoU with BBMP, with similar transformations planned for Richmond Road and Vittal Mallya Road. The facelift includes road and footpath repairs, and upgrades to streetlights, garbage disposal facilities, drainage, and introduction of ornamental greenery. Under the current MoU, UnboxingBLR will maintain Church Street for two years.
BBMP commissioner Tushar Girinath said UnboxingBLR’s commitment to Church Street demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in creating a better Bengaluru. “We are pleased that they have stepped forward to transform this iconic street into a space that represents the best of our city. We hope this project will serve as a model for similar initiatives across Bengaluru, showcasing the positive results of
