(1955) A simple suggestion by Nehru to Nikita Khrushchev -about making public parks entry free- created a silent social revolution within communist government. Making public parks entry free created diversified pool of dating couples, monotonous dating pattern went away and more young couples were able to enjoy romantic time in over crowded cities like Moscow. It also increased happiness among children and elderly, as they were not charged any more. It also increase number of picnic spots and affordability of picnic itself.
Fiscally it did create burden on city's budget but it revolutionized "City Design" concept in Soviet Union as we know now. It also revolutionized "Public Good" concept for city design. Urban designers now include this(affordability of park and public spaces) in "Livability index" and in "Walkability Index". Who knew that even Nehru could influence "City Design" policies of USSR!!!!.
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