The Bombay High Court has cleared the way for the cluster redevelopment of two of Mumbai’s largest MHADA housing layouts—Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar in Worli—by dismissing a batch of petitions filed by housing societies and other stakeholders seeking permission to redevelop their properties independently. A division bench comprising Justices
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to unveil the final master plan for the Mumbai Coastal Road Gardens within the next three days after revisions directed by the Supreme Court are incorporated into the proposal. The changes reduce the extent of ticketed recreational areas, ensuring that the majority of
The proposed redevelopment of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West has come under closer examination after authorities identified several shortcomings in the project proposal, directing the project proponent to revise the redevelopment plan before it can move further in the approval process. According to information available from multiple reports, the observations
Western Railway completed a major overnight infrastructure block at Marine Lines railway station on Sunday to launch steel girders for a new 12-metre-wide Foot Overbridge (FOB) between Platforms 3 and 4. The project forms part of the railway’s ongoing efforts to improve passenger circulation and enhance safety at one of
A Central Railway inquiry has concluded that the ground cave-in reported on June 24 between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane stations on Mumbai’s Trans Harbour line was caused by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) using a construction technique that differed from the method approved by the Railways for an underground
The Mumbai mill workers’ housing scheme is a rehabilitation initiative launched for workers employed in 58 closed or financially distressed textile mills across Greater Mumbai. The programme was introduced following the closure of several textile mills after the 1982 Great Bombay Textile Strike, to provide affordable homes through the redevelopment
With the monsoon intensifying in Mumbai, residents of Gorai have once again expressed concern over safety conditions at the Gorai Jetty, where expansion work is underway to accommodate higher passenger traffic and future Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry services. While locals have welcomed the infrastructure upgrade, they say additional safety measures are
As commercial developments increasingly prioritise sustainability, energy efficiency and occupant comfort, façade systems are emerging as a critical element of modern building design. Rather than serving only as an exterior finish, high-performance façades are now being engineered to improve structural performance, maximise natural light and withstand challenging environmental conditions. A
A preliminary investigation into the tree collapse that claimed the life of an 11-year-old schoolboy in Mumbai’s Chembur has found that the central root system of the tree had weakened, with civic authorities now examining whether recent road concretisation work may have contributed to the incident. The tragedy occurred on
The Maharashtra government has reaffirmed its commitment to expediting housing, slum rehabilitation and redevelopment projects across the state, with Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai announcing a series of measures in the Legislative Assembly to address long-pending issues and improve project execution. Responding to a discussion under Rule 293, Desai said the
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