You are concerned about a proposal to build a supermarket on land that is at present a local park in the area where you live. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper explaining your objections.

Dear SIr, I am writing to share my concerns about the city council's proposal to build a supermarket on the land that is currently a local park in the Mayur Vihar region. While I understand that the development projects should not get hindered because of trivial issues, the lives of the people must not get hampered as a consequence. The park is used by the local residents as a meeting spot on a regular basis. Not only do individuals use that land for festive celebrations, but it is also an important venue for holding resident welfare meetings. Moreover, it is used as a landmark by new immigrants, which makes it easy for all to commute in and around the Mayur Vihar region. Although I understand that the new supermarket will benefit all the people nearby by facilitating their daily needs, the issues it will create in the future cannot be ignored at all. Firstly, air and noise pollution will significantly increase, since the superstore will attract large volumes of people in a constraint place; thus, making the area a breeding ground for hazardous diseases. Secondly, traffic jams will increase owing to parking problems that are present in the area. In particular, if the lives of the residents need to be improved, it is better to think of an alternative to avoid any problems to the local population. One of the best ways to ensure the development of the area is to improve the livelihood of local shopkeepers, as this will benefit the public and city council at the same pace. I, on behalf of all the residents, request you to take this matter seriously and provide a constructive resolution. Thank you for reading the letter to the end and I hope for a positive revert from your end. Yours faithfully, Rohit