Designs for Times Square in Hyderabad reviewed
The Hindu
Designs for the iconic Times Square in Hyderabad were presented. IT MInister Sridhar Babu wants the place to have vibrant digital displays.
The designs for the iconic Times Square, being planned by Telangana government at Raidurgam junction in Hyderabad, were reviewed by the Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu. In the backdrop of the tender that has been called, design concepts for the project were presented by multiple firms.
The IT Minister said that the proposed T-Square should be designed to attract visitors 24/7, similar to New York’s Times Square. He suggested the area be illuminated with large electronic displays and vibrant digital advertisements and the need for space to offer a mix of business, entertainment and tourism, thus creating a lively experience for visitors.
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