Charles Correa (1st September 1930-16th June 2015)

摘要

When I was involved with the Delhi Master Plan-2021, as Commissioner (Planning), Charles Correa was the Chairman of the Delhi Urban Art Commission. He provided me with ideas which had depth and a different perspective. He underlined that urban planning is not enlarged architecture, that slums are not a problem but a solution, that a city's economy and inclusiveness depend largely on public transport (preferably rail based), social infrastructure, public spaces and green areas. These were the basis of his concept of New Mumbai. For him the vision meant the ability to see the invisible.