Cyberabad corpn to pioneer ‘work from park’ concept

Hyderabad: Working from a park instead of a conventional office or a crowded café may soon become a reality for residents of Cyberabad. Given the plans of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), work is going to be literally a walk in the park for the residents.

It is different matter that the corporation will have unintended competition with firms offering co-working spaces across key tech and business hubs in the city.

The CMC is planning to develop dedicated workspaces in select public parks, providing facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, comfortable seating, and coffee kiosks. The proposed ‘Work from Park’ initiative is part of the corporation’s ambitious plan to develop 300 new parks across Cyberabad this year.

Amid changing work patterns and the growing popularity of remote working, the CMC aims to transform select neighbourhood parks into informal work and study spaces rather than restricting them to walking, jogging, and recreational activities.

The proposed workspaces amid verdure will feature tiered seating arrangements, benches, power outlets for laptops and other electronic devices, aside from free Wi-Fi connectivity. Of course, CCTV cameras will be installed to ensure the safety of visitors. Kiosks are also being planned to provide refreshments to people using these facilities.

Walking tracks and landscaped green surroundings will offer users an opportunity to take short breaks between work sessions. The initiative is expected to provide a comfortable outdoor environment for freelancers, students, start-up teams, and employees working remotely.

The CMC has identified locations in the Serilingampally and Kukatpally zones for implementing the concept initially. In the Serilingampally zone, Madhava Hills Colony and Masjid Banda have been identified, while Madhapur has been selected in the Kukatpally zone.

At Madhava Hills Colony, the proposed park will cover approximately 1.5 acres, with around 700 square yards earmarked specifically for the workspace.

In Madhapur, suitable locations have been identified and designs prepared.

The primary objective of the initiative is to encourage greater public participation in the use of neighbourhood parks. The corporation believes that providing basic workplace facilities in green spaces will attract people who otherwise spend most of their day indoors.

The concept could particularly benefit independent professionals who do not have permanent office spaces, students seeking peaceful outdoor study environments and employees looking for alternatives to working from home. The initiative also reflects changing urban lifestyle requirements, where public spaces are increasingly expected to serve multiple purposes. By combining recreational facilities with digital connectivity, the CMC hopes to make parks more accessible and useful throughout the day.

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