From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com To: http://www.dumpthisdp.org/
The Mumbai Development plan 2014-34 has to be an all-encompassing document that protects the interest of the disenfranchised. However, the current draft excludes nearly three fourths of the city's population and fails to respond to the pressing challenges of urban poverty, climate change, heritage conservation etc. The 60 day notice period for suggestions and objections is an opportunity for citizens to voice their opinion on the future of Mumbai. But more importantly, given that it is a 20 year plan and will be in place for almost an entire generation with implications outlasting even multiple cycles of elections, it is imperative for citizens to take action immediately. So we’re asking every Mumbaikar to object, petition, raise your voice and reclaim your city. Dump this DP!! ========= The Mumbai Development Plan 2014-34, which will affect the lives of 12.5 million residents of Greater Mumbai, has to be an all-encompassing document that protects the interests of the disenfranchised while providing an opportunity to re-imagine the city. While workshops were held with key stakeholders as a part of public consultation on the plan, crucial suggestions on Affordable Housing, Water and Sanitation, Health and Transportation among others have been ignored. The plan is also disconnected from larger issues of sustainability and affordability by not responding to challenges of urban poverty, climate change and heritage conservation therefore excluding a significant percentage of the population and disregarding these urgent concerns.As a 20 year plan, the DP has long-lasting consequences with implications for an entire generation. We have only till the April 24, 2015 to provide suggestions, objections or comments to the concerned authority. Legal action post the notice period may be dismissed by the court as the MCGM has provided this opportunity for responses and feedback. The time for action is now. And so we request you to browse through the reasons listed below, following which the petition page will provide you with the information on how you can register your suggestions or objections to the appropriate authorities. ....to read in details click on this link.http://www.dumpthisdp.org/why-should-we-dump-it.html
