Mumbaikars can now tell the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) what they think about the new regulations for the development of ‘Iconic Buildings’ such as the Art Deco structures along Marine Drive. Starting Tuesday, citizens have a month to send in suggestions and objections to the civic body, as it is set to incorporate a new policy for the development of Iconic Buildings in the city, which will help enhance Mumbai’s identity as a metropolis with unique architecture.

Once the policy is approved, proposals for the development of Iconic Buildings will be approved by a six-member committee, headed by the municipal commissioner, and inclusive of a renowned personality from the world of global architecture, visual arts and the industry.

At present, Mumbai`s skyline is dominated by a unique mix of buildings of the Victorian Gothic style such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters; streamlined Art Deco designs with rounded corners; and Indo-Saracenic designs such as the Gateway of India; alongside modern and contemporary buildings.