At a time when several pockets in Mumbai are witnessing cluster redevelopment works, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recently paved the way for a proposal to construct high-rises on roads that are less than 9 meters in width. While the amendment is set to make way for a redevelopment surge in Mumbai, altering the city’s skyline, it is also set to pose a risk for accessibility of emergency vehicles during a crisis. Usually the BMC’s Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) rules would only allow construction of high-rises on roads that have a width of more than 9 meters. Meanwhile, the BMC recently floated a proposal to amend this rule, which was later cleared by the civic Improvement’s committee and has been sent to the state urban development department (UDD) for final approval. The new norm. What does it mean ? In Mumbai , roads that have a minimum 9 meters width are considered as wide main roads while any road that is less than 9 meters is identified as lanes or minor roads.…