Mangaluru Design Council to advise govt. on urban design and planning, says Financial Advisor to CM

Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister L.K. Atheeq said here on Wednesday that the Mangaluru Design Council will be launched to advise the government on urban design and planning.

Speaking at a session on ‘Policy, Industry, and Capital for Mangaluru’ at the sixth edition of Mangaluru Technovanza – 2026, he said that as the city grows, traffic management needs to be given attention. At the same time, proper development of infrastructure and its management are key to development.

“Mangaluru Design Council will act like a think tank for urban design and planning. The council will have eight stakeholders as of now,” he said.

Some of the stakeholders are the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, CREDAI Mangaluru, the Architects Association, the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Engineers Association, and the Coastal Tourism Development Council, he said.