The BMC’s Technical Committee must approve the Maharashtra government’s proposal to raise the height restriction for high-rise structures from 120 to 180 meters. With the suggested modification, buildings might grow between 50 and 60 stories, whereas a 120-meter structure can currently support about 40 floors. The real estate sector has praised the action, seeing it as a step towards optimising urban space and streamlining approvals.
The plan, according to Prashant Sharma, President of NAREDCO Maharashtra, is a “welcome move” that will greatly expedite the clearance process for tall buildings in Mumbai. “This change will expedite project timelines, improve ease of doing business, and more effectively contribute to the city’s vertical growth by lowering bureaucratic hurdles,” he continued. He also underlined that the solution to the growing demand for homes lies in vertical development. “To ensure sustainable and resilient urban development, strong structural safety standards and regulatory oversight must continue to exist,” he advised.
The idea is viewed by developers as a chance for sustainable development and effective land utilisation. “By optimising land use, decreasing urban sprawl, and improving energy efficiency, taller buildings contribute to sustainability,” stated Samyak Jain, Director of Siddha Group.
“Allowing taller buildings presents a tremendous opportunity to make smarter, more efficient use of space, which is essential for sustainable development,” continued Shraddha Kedia-Agarwal, Director, Transcon Developers. We can direct the city’s expansion in a way that is both efficient and ecologically conscious by making the most of the available space.
“There is a great chance for urban expansion with the plan to lift Mumbai’s high-rise height limit to 180 meters. To properly sustain increased density, though, this needs to be paired with significant infrastructure improvements in the areas of waste management, water supply, and transportation. To reduce environmental effects, a significant emphasis on sustainability in both design and construction is equally important, said Rohan Khatau, Director of CCI Projects. In order to handle the complexity of taller constructions, he also emphasised the necessity of safety rules.
Leaders in the industry, such as Abhishek Jain (SDPL), Govind Krishnan Muthukumar (Tridhaatu Realty), and Nishant Deshmukh (Sugee Group), think that bigger structures will improve Mumbai’s cityscape.
“It opens up new opportunities to craft innovative, spacious, and sustainable developments that enhance the living experience while contributing to the city’s growth and skyline,” stated Govind Krishnan Muthukumar, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Tridhaatu Realty.
However, the idea was referred to as a rare opportunity by Abhishek Jain, COO of Satellite Developers Private Limited (SDPL). “This offers a singular chance to design better living and working environments that are carefully planned to improve our clients’ lifestyles and satisfy their need for contemporary, roomy, and environmentally friendly structures,” he said. “It opens the door to creating more premium residential developments that align with our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and delivering projects on time,” continued Nishant Deshmukh, Founder and Managing Partner of Sugee Group. This is an important step in creating a contemporary, sustainable, and roomier Mumbai.
Source: Construction World
