Experts and senior officials expressed their views on future cities-present scenario and challenges in a seminar organised by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA). The seminar was organised by the authority to mark its 35th foundation here on Monday.
Addressing the gathering, the Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation (Ahmedabad) chairman Keshav Verma shared his experiences. He also spoke in detail about the improvements which can be made in the context of Dehradun city. He stressed on maintaining the original form of the city and improvement of footpaths in the city.
Co-founder of Athena Infonomics, Vijay Bhalaki from Washington DC expressed his views on concepts of urban financing.
School of Regional Planning and Architecture (New Delhi) regional planning department head Vinita Yadav, made a presentation on aspects of regional planning regarding Dehradun city.
Heritage activist, Lokesh Ohri spoke in detail about various heritage sites in Dehradun. He stressed on the need for the conservation of such heritage sites.
Later, during an open session, the MDDA vice chairman Ashish Srivastav, Dehradun District Magistrate SA Murugesan, municipal commissioner Vijay Kumar Jogdande and Uttarakhand Metro managing director Jitendra Tyagi replied to queries raised by members of the gathering. Some suggestions were also made regarding the Gandhi Park and Parade Ground in Dehradun.
The MDDA secretary Prakash Chandra Dumka proposed the vote of thanks on the occasion.