Public gardens have been one of the most imlportant areas for humans for hundreds of years because of their benefits for health and mind. However, there is a debate over using them for other purposes, including constructing houses or commercial areas in the places of gardens. Understandably, apartment blocks and developing businesses are advantageous for a country, but I believe recreational areas should not be totally demolished in urban areas.
Admittedly, converting green places into residential or commercial areas could yield numerous benefits for the country. For instance, a healthy proportion of people living in rural areas are migrating to urban areas to live in good conditions or find well-paid jobs, requiring more houses from the government to accommodate those newcomers. In this case, as a result, public parks could be better used to construct houses, which can lessen housing problems in the long term. Additionally, tourism is one of the main revenue sources for every country now. Without a doubt, government authorities can generate more revenue by building tourist attractions, which, in turn, have a great contribution to a country’s economy. The income, then, could be allocated for developing other sectors such as education, healthcare, and military.
Nevertheless, while such prospects are enticing, urban parks play a pivotal role in people’s lives. First of all, as people in cities are busy with their work during the weekdays, they are more likely to suffer from stress and noise pollution in their workplaces. Therefore, they usually try to visit green parks with family to find peace and relaxation on the weekend. These parks allow refreshing people’s minds, which prevents them from potential illnesses, including heart disease and obesity while enabling them to make future plans in nature instead of going to the mountains because of their long distances. Uzbekistan could be a distinct example here since the government always tries to improve such green gardens in cities. This is mainly because if people get adequate relaxation in terms of mental and physical, they will be more active during their work, which helps boost their overall productivity.
In conclusion, although the removal of city parks in favour of building residential blocks or new businesses could be far more advantageous for the country’s economy and housing shortages, in my opinion, there should be enough parks in urbanized places for individuals because of the above-mentioned benefits.