Mumbai’s Vertical Growth Sparks Concerns Over Infrastructure Readiness
Residents from Mulund to Lower Parel are questioning whether the city’s infrastructure can keep up with the rapid redevelopment as high-rises continue to change Mumbai’s skyline. Members of the Phoenix Tower B-Wing Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. in Lower Parel pleaded with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) earlier this month to delay granting licenses for new […]
Lower Parel Residents Warn Of Infrastructure Collapse Amid Rapid Development
In a notice to the BMC and police, residents of a Lower Parel tower stated that “all these new constructions will tremendously increase human and vehicular traffic and burden the existing infrastructure.” They demanded that clearances for new buildings in the area be halted until the infrastructure is upgraded. A massive parking lot that can […]
Runwal Acquires Mumbai Land Parcel from Nerolac Paints for Rs. 726 Crore
Kansai Nerolac Paints, an Indian paint manufacturing company, has confirmed the sale of its property in Mumbai’s Lower Parel to real estate firm Runwal Realty. The sale, which includes a plot of land and a building, is worth Rs 726 crore. “This is further to our letter dated 26th December 2023 informing that the Board […]
Delisle Road Bridge Footpath Construction Begins After Year-Long Disturbances
Residents of Lower Parel and Currey Road have long complained about the lack of sidewalks on the recently completed Delisle Road bridge, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to finally begin building on pedestrian routes. The bridge, which opened for automotive traffic in November 2023, has sparked a community outcry over pedestrian safety. Following frequent […]
Record Rs 12,300 Crore in Luxury Home Sales in Mumbai for First Half of 2024
Mumbai’s luxury home market reached an all-time high, achieving ₹12,300 crore in sales during the first half of 2024. This surge is attributed to the growing demand for upscale apartments, particularly in the Worli area, which alone contributed to over a third of these sales. In comparison, the same period last year saw ₹11,400 crore […]
Monorail Sees 30% Surge in Ridership as 21,000 Passengers Travel on Monday
On Monday, heavy rains disrupted local train services between Wadala and Mankhurd, causing passengers to turn to the monorail, which has historically operated at a loss. The monorail, servicing routes to Chembur, Wadala, Dadar, Lower Parel, Lalbaug, and Mahalakshmi, experienced a notable 30% increase in ridership. Typically, 16,000 to 17,000 passengers use the monorail daily, […]
BMC Demolition Team Requests Police Protection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has requested police protection for the demolition of unauthorized construction at Kamala Mills in Lower Parel. Previously, in March, the civic body had demolished part of an unauthorized structure on the same premises following a notice about the change of land use from a recreation ground to a parking lot. […]
MHADA to Disburse 11 Months’ Rent in One Installment to BDD Chawl Tenants
In an effort to facilitate the relocation of tenants from the old Bombay Development Directorate (BDD) Chawls and encourage greater cooperation, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to provide eligible tenants with 11 months’ rent in a single installment. The Authority announced that tenants eligible for the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project, […]