The redevelopment of the MHADA colony at Motilal Nagar in Goregaon (West), being undertaken under the Cluster Development Project, will affect 220 trees within the project area. However, authorities have proposed extensive compensatory plantation measures, including the planting of more than 4,000 new trees. The large-scale redevelopment project is being
More than a decade after their residential buildings were demolished for redevelopment, 127 families from Vartak Nagar in Thane are still awaiting permanent homes. Their long-standing struggle received a significant development after MHADA officially acknowledged that these families have not yet been rehabilitated. The acknowledgement was included in MHADA’s conditional
In a significant move aimed at addressing overcrowding at Borivali station, one of the busiest railway hubs on the Western Railway network, authorities have unveiled plans to redevelop Borivali and simultaneously upgrade Kandivali station through an integrated master plan. The initiative is designed to accommodate future passenger growth, improve train
Mumbai’s housing redevelopment market witnessed strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with cooperative housing societies signing 70 redevelopment agreements covering nearly 52 acres, according to a report by property consultancy Knight Frank India. The trend highlights a growing shift from individual building redevelopments to larger, cluster-based urban renewal
Thane is witnessing growing environmental stress as rapid urban development continues to reduce its green cover, raising concerns about long-term ecological sustainability and the increasing risk of urban heat island effects. According to the 2022 tree census, the city had around 7.22 lakh trees representing 271 species. However, with Thane’s
Mumbai’s civic body has approved a Rs 22.73-crore project to establish a full-fledged fire station in Chandivali, replacing the existing mini fire station and enhancing emergency response capabilities in the rapidly developing eastern suburbs. The proposal, recently cleared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) standing committee, includes the construction of
After facing repeated delays, Mumbai’s upcoming Jogeshwari Terminus is now expected to become operational by January 2027, providing a major boost to the city’s long-distance rail infrastructure. The revised timeline was shared by Western Railway (WR) officials during a recent meeting with rail passenger associations, where authorities explained that modifications
The Maharashtra government’s newly acquired Air India building at Marine Drive is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after office locations within the state administration, with several departments reportedly expressing interest in relocating to the iconic sea-facing property. The 23-storey building was purchased by the state government for Rs 1,601
Once envisioned as a meticulously planned alternative to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai is increasingly facing criticism from residents who say the city’s original development vision is being undermined by growing infrastructure stress, environmental degradation and rapid urbanisation. Across several nodes, residents have reported prolonged power outages, water shortages, deteriorating water quality
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new regulatory framework that allows commercial banks to provide direct financing to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), creating an additional funding avenue for operational real estate and infrastructure assets. The guidelines, issued after consultations on draft
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