While I have been opposing the coast road for more than two years, this is the first formal letter – a long critique – that I have put in. The acknowledged letters are below and I will keep adding more acknowledgements here as I submit the letters to the relevant authorities.
To reiterate it is the gross neglect of so much else that needs to be done for Mumbai’s transport that really disappoints, saddens and angers me against the project.
I am an environmental activist based in Mumbai, who has been closely involved with numerous issues in Mumbai since the late 90s. Began activism in my early 20's. Deep philosophical interest in nature, sustainability and the purpose of human life since an early age.
In the decade of 2001-10 I played a pioneering role towards the conservation of mangrove forests in Mumbai co-founding Mangrove Society of India (Mumbai Chapter) and managing the Chapter for a decade.
Have worked on numerous urban issues in Mumbai aimed at improving the quality of life of Mumbai citizens. Solid waste management, tree cover, public transport, municipal budget and governance.
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Rishi, very comprehensive opposition to the coast road proposal. What a different city this would be with the alternative route you suggest. I had never heard the open space argument and still not sure I completely understand it:) I was surprised the environmental impact comes so far down and you don’t elaborate too much. It seems to me an important point in the argument, especially if the mangroves are linked to resiliency against future flooding. There must be other environmental impacts, too, I imagine. Great effort!
Rishi, very comprehensive opposition to the coast road proposal. What a different city this would be with the alternative route you suggest. I had never heard the open space argument and still not sure I completely understand it:) I was surprised the environmental impact comes so far down and you don’t elaborate too much. It seems to me an important point in the argument, especially if the mangroves are linked to resiliency against future flooding. There must be other environmental impacts, too, I imagine. Great effort!