A deceptively nondescript lane, used as shortcut by Worli locals has been given a makeover. The little lane has walls that are painted over in a marine and Koli (fisherfolk) theme, better lighting to dispel dark patches and a selfie spot to make walking ‘fun’.

This report may seem routine but it has several important takeaways for the city. The first, of course, is public spaces and good illumination. This paper has featured numerous reports about crime in public spaces like subways or street corners precisely because they are very poorly lit. This edit space has repeatedly stressed that better visibility equals to safety and authorities must pay careful attention not just to our main arterial roads but by lanes, exit points of stations, spaces where bus stops are located, subways and little paths too.