Mumbai’s limited supply of public open spaces could increasingly influence residential preferences as redevelopment raises population density and leaves fewer opportunities to create new parks, playgrounds and recreational areas. The issue gained attention after a proposal to alter the land use of the 8,450-square-metre Neville D’Souza Football Ground in Bandra
Redevelopment of the historic Khilafat House in Byculla has sparked a fresh controversy surrounding an old unidentified grave on the premises. While the site is being transformed with plans for a new 17-storey building, the proposal to relocate the grave has now been abandoned by the Khilafat Committee. The grave
The MHADA Konkan Board is preparing to conduct a housing lottery for around 1,000 homes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with prices expected to range between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 42 lakh. According to a report by news agencies, the board has begun work on the advertisement for
Mumbai could soon get a dedicated berthing facility for private yachts, speedboats and recreational vessels, with the Maharashtra Maritime Corporation beginning work on a proposal for a floating jetty and marina at Nariman Point. The initiative is being promoted by Ports and Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane as part of the
Hundreds of homebuyers and developers in Vasai-Virar are facing uncertainty after the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) halted the process of issuing Occupation Certificates (OCs) and registering 95 redeveloped buildings over concerns regarding excess Floor Space Index (FSI) granted during an earlier administrative regime. For residents awaiting possession, the decision
The Turbhe flyover on the Shiv-Panvel Highway is finally set for a major overhaul, with the Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) deciding to demolish the ageing structure in phases and rebuild it to address years of recurring maintenance and safety concerns. The flyover, constructed in the 1990s and opened to
Mumbai’s northern western suburbs are set for a major transport upgrade with the construction of a 3.9-km twin-tunnel corridor beneath Malad Creek, the Poisar River and nearby mangrove areas. The underground section will connect Mindspace in Malad West with Charkop in Kandivali and forms a key component of the 22-km
Mumbai is set to benefit from a major speed upgrade on one of India’s busiest railway corridors, with Indian Railways working to enable 160 kmph train operations on the New Delhi-Mumbai route under Mission Raftaar. The initiative aims to bring the journey between the two cities closer to 12 hours,
For decades, Bollywood has turned Dharavi into a visual shorthand for Mumbai’s crowded lanes, informal businesses, poverty and survival. But as the neighbourhood undergoes a major redevelopment, its cinematic identity could be heading for a dramatic change. The transformation planned for Dharavi could introduce modern housing, commercial spaces, upgraded roads,
The Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has taken action against 561 developers linked to stalled slum redevelopment projects, removing them from schemes that had remained incomplete or inactive for extended periods. The move is being seen as a significant step towards reviving long-delayed rehabilitation projects and creating opportunities for new
Purus ut praesent facilisi dictumst sollicitudin cubilia ridiculus.