The BMC's heritage department wants the canteen outside the museum to shift by five metres to allow for a better view of 105-year-old structure
The canteen was built in 1987
The CSMVS museum facade
Conservation architect Pankaj Joshi is working on improving the canteen's look. "The plan is to rationalise the space that the canteen occupies. Some blocks are not being used and we'll figure out how far it can be shifted," he said adding that he is waiting for BEST to give their requirements. Apart from improving the footpaths, the project also involves regulating vendors, introducing signage, giving a uniform look to all the BEST bus stops and illuminating the area. Salil said, "A pilot stretch was taken up to get an idea of how things can work out. However, certain regulatory measures like illumination, marking spaces for vendors and signage can be done in other areas as well. "The stretch between Flora Fountain to Asiatic Library is being considered and work will begin there simultaneously." As part of easing pedestrian movement, Salil added that they have also started working on regulating street vendors.
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