Vivekananda Ashram ‘at a crossroads’


An aerial view of Vivekananda Ashram (foregroud) that appears as a quiet green pocket in the heart of Brickfields, nearly encircled by rapid development. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

Fears loom on loss of greenery in Brickfields after revised KL local plan allows commercial zoning around heritage site

STAKEHOLDERS have flagged a critical inconsistency in the revised draft Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP2040) pertaining to the century-old Vivekananda Ashram in Brickfields.

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