A video posted by an Indian man living in the United States has triggered an online conversation about city planning and the importance of greenery in urban areas. The clip showcases streets lined with trees, offering shade for both vehicles and pedestrians. Shared on Instagram by Sachin Sindhu, the video features roads covered in lush greenery, cars parked under tree shade, and pedestrian-friendly spaces designed with comfort in mind.

In the video, he encourages viewers to observe how entire roads are shaded by trees, noting that this is not limited to a single street but extends further ahead. He also highlights a bicycle lane bordered by trees, explaining that the dense plantation blocks direct sunlight, allowing both cars and people to move comfortably under natural shade. He then goes on to show another street.

Pointing to a different road surrounded by greenery, he remarks that the area feels almost like a forest due to the number of trees planted, emphasizing that greenery is integrated everywhere as part of urban design. He adds that development should not come at the expense of nature, mentioning that the abundance of trees even reduces the need for sunshades on windows. He questions why people fail to understand that true development involves planting trees rather than cutting them down, noting that if removing trees were necessary for progress, developed countries would have done so—but instead, they have increased green cover.

The video was captioned with the message that development should not happen at the cost of nature. Social media users widely reacted to the clip, with many supporting his views. One user commented that trees are among the most beautiful things in the world, while another expressed full agreement. A third user added that such urban planning concepts should be adopted more widely.

Disclaimer: This image is taken from NDTV.