Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in traveling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to city centers with apartment buildings where commuters can live while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Currently, people hold different views about how to reduce commuting time. some people argue that building apartments and replacing public facilities can be less time-consuming and economically beneficial. While others claim that it cannot save commuters’ time. I personally believe that parks and gardens are still key to (vital to ) citizens’ mental health and they should not be removed. Supporters suggest it will reduce the traveling time considerably by replacing parks and gardens with apartment. The reason is that if people live near the city center, the distance between their workplace and home might be shortened so that they do not need to squander too much time on road. In addition, living in the city center also means it could be easier for employees get access to the public transport facilities including subway, bus stop, since the sound transport system is always constructed in the city center. By siting the living area in city centers and replacing the green place, people would feel more convenient when leaving for work. However, opponents argue that in the long term, it is unreasonable to transfer parks and gardens to apartment. There is no doubt that green places play a vital role in city’s circumstance, the plants growing there help to absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, water vapor, which reduce the temperature in city. What’s more, parks and gardens are a main entertaining place for the citizens, where people can do exercise and get close to nature. Therefore, from this perspective, the green places are indispensable. In conclusion, in my view, it is better to maintain gardens and parks in city centres. Since it has a direct effect on citizens’ health and is convenient for them to experience outdoor activities, such as running, cycling, relaxation, destressing, which is beneficial to their mental and physical well-being.