Mumbai’s B Ward Faces Persistent Challenges Amid Redevelopment Push
December 4, 2025: B Ward, Mumbai’s smallest municipal ward with just two corporator seats, continues to struggle with old infrastructure and civic issues despite redevelopment efforts. Encompassing areas such as Bhendi Bazaar, Dongri, Masjid Bunder, Mohammed Ali Road, and Mandvi, the ward houses some of the city’s oldest residential and commercial buildings, many nearly a […]
Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment: A Fusion Of Heritage, Commerce & Modern Urban Living
South Mumbai’s famous Bhendi Bazaar has long been a thriving residential and business district. But the region has struggled with problems like poor sanitation, ageing infrastructure, and congestion. The Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) started a massive reconstruction project to convert the neighbourhood into a contemporary, sustainable urban area to address these issues while maintaining […]
Concerns Mount Over Aging Infrastructure After Mumbai Building Collapse
The Husainibai Building in Bhendi Bazaar partially collapsed in the early hours of Friday, serving as a stark reminder of Mumbai’s deteriorating infrastructure and causing grave concerns about the city’s ongoing infrastructural issues. The ground-plus-four-story building collapsed in a matter of minutes, mimicking the collapse of a “pack of cards,” at approximately 12:06 am. Authorities […]