Description: Thoughts on urbanism, communications and business.
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Everyone I meet says this city used to be better.
They lament the loss of “Bombay,” the former name of this city of 18 million. They criticize the real estate development, the pollution, the politics, the steady ethnic cleansing of Muslims and other minorities. In fact, I have yet to meet a native who thinks the city is improving, or even that it may be a better place someday.
This grumpiness is common in leading cities, but it's surprising coming even from the rich and powerful. The city's many charms often go overlooked.