The chapter delves into the experience of flying in and out of a bustling Indian airport, appreciating its design while acknowledging challenges such as congestion and lack of space for expansion. It transitions to discussing the construction and infrastructure development around a new airport in Mumbai, highlighting the city's historical complexity, linguistic changes, and ongoing projects like the Coastal Road. The narrative extends to address the critical issue of severe air pollution in Mumbai, featuring expert insights on accountability, governance, and the urgent need for coordinated action to combat environmental challenges.
Mumbai is famously an open city, known for welcoming all comers, regardless of colour, caste, or creed.
But as the city goes about building its future, Economist correspondent Leo Mirani, a proud Mumbaikar, fears his city’s character is being buried beneath the rubble.
In this episode of the Weekend Intelligence Leo contemplates how all this construction will change his beloved Bombay, and who the Mumbai of the future is really designed for.
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