Mumbai’s Heritage Group Fights Back Against Iconic Buildings Policy
MUMBAI: Nearly a month after the BMC sought feedback on a proposed amendment to the Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) 2034, aimed at establishing a new policy for ‘Iconic Buildings’ under Regulation 33(27), the Fort Heritage Conservation Association has expressed concern over the ambiguous definition of what constitutes iconic buildings. The proposed policy describes ‘Iconic Buildings or Spaces’ as structures distinguished by unique features such as size, shape, aesthetics, design concept, urban design, or structural characteristics. “What is deemed iconic by some may not be universally recognized. The term ‘iconic’ is defined in unclear and subjective ways, making it…