‘Red assets’ note

A note from the RA L’Avenir and RA Working Committee, pointed out that there are feasible alternatives that would allow roads to be constructed without impacting our community’s assets. These are the so-called ‘red assets’ which the FO ATDC has identified as being on the path of future roads and therefore needing to be destroyed. As the RA Working Groups put it, “We once more encourage a reassessment of the project to explore these options and prevent further damage to the homes and living spaces of all residents of Auroville, and the further degradation of Auroville’s community spirit. It is important to find a balance that respects both development goals and the preservation of the natural environment in which we all live and for which Auroville is renowned… Participatory planning, involving all community voices, is key to finding solutions that reflect shared values and ensure a resilient, harmonious future for Auroville. The residents build the city, not the other way around.”