The interests of working and poor people have historically been neglected in the planning of our cities. Our cities are increasingly intolerant, unsafe and unliveable places for large numbers of citizens and yet we continue to plan via the old ways —the static Development Plant — that draws exclusively from technical expertise, distanced from people's live experiences and needs, and actively excluding large number of people, places, activities and practices that are an integral part of the city.

The passage seems to argue:

EXPLANATION

The passage argues for two main points:

Statement 1 (against the monopoly of builders and the interests of elite groups): The passage criticizes city planning that "draws exclusively from technical expertise, distanced from people's live experiences and needs, and actively excluding large number of people." This suggests that the current planning process is dominated by a select group (implied elite interests or those with technical power) rather than being inclusive. The term monopoly aligns with the idea of exclusive control by certain interests.
Statement 3 (in favour of planning cities mainly for working class and poor people): The passage explicitly states, "The interests of working and poor people have historically been neglected in the planning of our cities." It further notes that cities are becoming "intolerant, unsafe and unliveable places for large numbers of citizens," which includes the working and poor. By highlighting this historical neglect and its adverse consequences, the passage advocates for a planning approach that prioritizes or significantly incorporates the needs and interests of these marginalized groups.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 3 are supported by the passage.

Statement 2 (against the need for global and smart cities): The passage does not mention or critique the concepts of "global cities" or "smart cities." Its focus is on the exclusionary nature and methodology of traditional urban planning ("the static Development Plant") and its failure to address the needs of all citizens, particularly the working and poor.
Statement 4 (in favour of participation of peoples' groups in city planning): While the passage criticizes planning "distanced from people's live experiences and needs" and "actively excluding large number of people," which strongly implies a need for participation, this statement is not presented as one of the options to be selected in the final MCQ choices (which only refer to statements 1, 2, and 3). Had it been an option for selection, it would likely be considered a strong argument of the passage.

Given the available MCQ options, only statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the arguments presented in the passage.