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6.5 Conclusion

Through the study conducted so far, one can clearly understand that the prime objective behind the research was not just about identifying and studying the types of the public open spaces, but it was rather about highlighting the ways in which the public open spaces can be developed and how a fresh, new character can be given to the public open spaces of the community centers.

With the advancing world, community centers have sought to become an essential part of our society, as it provides a platform for people to access, meet and interact with one another even during their hectic and busy life schedules. In fact, these centers are the only few sources that help establish community interaction and bonds between the people. However, with advancing technologies and development, it has been observed, (even though the surveys and case studies conducted) that certain community centers have lost their identity and are not being used to the fullest extent in order to fulfill the primary objective i.e. enhancing community bonds. The study started by highlighting the increasing population of Eastern Delhi and how as per the Masterplan of Delhi, the currently available community centers are insufficient to meet up the demands of the population. However, besides the lack the number of community centers, the study has also highlighted the condition of one of the existing community centers in east Delhi. Preet vihar community center; because of the lack of proper maintenance and availability of community facilities, is only being used by the employees for their work purpose and no such importance is given to developing community ties by the visitors at the center.

It is, therefore, a dire need to develop the community facilities, in order to induce engagement of visitors with the open spaces of the community centers and also provide them with an opportunity to enhance their network and community ties. The re-vitalization of the open spaces of the community centers will allow the individuals to sit, talk and relax in these spaces and give a little thought to the development of community ties. Such kinds of interventions in the open spaces of community centers will enhance the functioning of these centers and will also prove to be fruitful for the generations to come.

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