Alan Abraham, a prominent architect in Mumbai, highlights the critical role of educated citizens in advocating for sustainable urban development. He critiques the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) current infrastructure projects, particularly the ₹22,000-crore Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road (VBCR), which threatens the removal of 45,675 mangroves. Abraham, along with his wife Anca Florescu Abraham, founded the Bombay Greenway Project (BGP) to propose alternatives that prioritize community needs over car-centric designs. The BGP has submitted counter-proposals to the BMC, suggesting redesigns that would preserve green spaces while improving accessibility. Abraham also co-founded the Mumbai Architects Collective (MAC) to unify architects in advocating for better urban planning. He emphasizes that urban spaces should cater to all demographics, not just car owners, and that public participation is essential for effective development. As he asserts, “It is the responsibility of all the educated people in the city to speak up.”