Shirish Patel: Man behind Navi Mumbai and India’s first flyover

Pioneer of Navi Mumbai: Shirish Patel, a key figure in urban planning, co-authored the visionary plan to develop Navi Mumbai alongside Charles Correa and Pravina Mehta.

Heritage Advocate: He contributed significantly to Mumbai's heritage conservation through roles in MHCC, MMRHCS, and UDRI, promoting innovative ideas like ‘heritage incentives.’

Development Plan Reforms: Patel critiqued Mumbai's development regulations, advocating for population density-based planning over market-driven FSI models.

Equitable Housing Solutions: He championed affordable housing linked to public transport, self-redevelopment, and community land trusts for sustainable development.

Focus on Sustainability: Public health, open spaces, and environmental sustainability were Patel’s non-negotiable priorities in urban planning.

Critique of Mega Projects: Patel opposed poorly planned infrastructure projects like the Coastal Road and monorail, emphasizing mass public transport.

Multifaceted Genius: Beyond urban planning, Patel excelled in fields like Hindustani music, history, and public administration, even impressing with his fluency in French.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports