Here is an excerpt from the Times of India, Mumbai regarding Altamont Road or
Altamount Road:
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Residents of Altamont Road, South Mumbai's toniest 3.5 km strip of land and the
tenth most expensive in the world - resent their homes being viewed s juicy
pieces of real estate, as bungalows built at the turn of the last cerntury give
way to hideous 21st century highrises and the neighbourhood struggles to retain
its rapidly diminishing old-world charm."
It further adds:
"A vigilant citizens' committee has also prevented Carmichael Road from losing
its character, even as Altamont Road continues to be destroyed by builders who
replace bungalows with monstrous towers.
Anita Lawyer, wife of rock star Gary Lawyer and an active member of the
Carmichael Road residents committee, has helped prevent a number of bungalows
from turning into multi-storeyed buildings. "Even if a bungalow is broken
down, the new owners cannot build a highrise and must stick to building only a
limited number of floors" says Anita, adding that some bungalows are governed
by a covenant that prevents them from being turned into highrises. So, though
Carmichael Road has not been spared development, the area has still retained
its charm. For instance, when Kumaramangalam Birla acquired the bungalow on
the road, though the original was demolished, it was replaced with another one."
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Why can't our villages in Goa be also governed by a covenant that prevents
highrises, which is exactly what is ruining it?
Bernice Pereira
102 Eken Heights
Junction of 21st/33rd Roads,
Bandra, Mumbai 400050
Tel: 26007212
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