Mahalaxmi Racecourse Redevelopment Plan Triggers Debate Among Architects & Planners
A proposed redevelopment of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai has sparked a sharp divide among architects, planners and urban experts, even as the project remains at a conceptual stage. The plan by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation includes a central park, sports arena and convention centre, aimed at expanding public amenities in the city. While the […]
Experts Voice Concerns Over Proposed Central Park-Style Development At Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Urban planners, architects and designers expressed concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse during a discussion held in Bandra West on Thursday, March 5. The open forum was organised by several civic and design organisations to review the master plan proposed for the racecourse land. The plan includes the creation of a large […]
119 Architects Raise Red Flag Over Coastal Road Park & Mahalaxmi Racecourse Redevelopment
A group of 119 architects and urban planners under the Mumbai Architects Collective (MAC) has written to Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raising objections to the proposed redevelopment of the Mumbai Coastal Road open spaces and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The letter flags concerns over flood vulnerability, rising project costs, environmental […]
BMC’s Rs 500 Crore Central Park Vision Includes Subway Linking Aqua Line & Coastal Road Hub
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited tenders for a proposed underground pedestrian network connecting the Mahalaxmi Racecourse to two metro stations and the Coastal Road. The project forms part of the larger redevelopment of the 211-acre historic racecourse into what civic officials describe as Mumbai’s version of Central Park. To assess the viability of […]
Mahalaxmi Racecourse Underground Plan Enters Key Stage With Flood Safeguards
Plans to develop a vast underground sports and parking complex beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse have moved into a crucial phase, with designers detailing a flood-control mechanism aimed at protecting one of Mumbai’s most waterlogging-prone zones. At the heart of the proposal is a continuous, ravine-like drainage and water-treatment channel planned around the subterranean structure to […]
Mumbai’s 295-Acre Central Park At Mahalaxmi Racecourse: Green Oasis With Underground Sports Complex Planned
December 18, 2025: Mumbai is set to get one of its largest urban green spaces with the proposed 295-acre Central Park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced. The project aims to merge part of the historic racecourse with 170 acres of land reclaimed through the Coastal Road project, creating a vast, […]
Eknath Shinde Unveils 295-Acre Central Park At Mahalaxmi, Outlines Major Green Projects For Thane
December 16, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced an ambitious green infrastructure roadmap for Mumbai and Thane, centred on the creation of a nearly 300-acre Central Park at the Mahalaxmi racecourse. The announcement came hours before the State Election Commission declared the schedule for municipal corporation elections, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal […]
Green Light For New RWITC Clubhouse As BMC Advances Central Park Plan At Mahalaxmi Racecourse
September 9, 2025: The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has approved a proposal for a new Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) clubhouse at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) pursues its ambitious plan to create a 120-acre central park on the site. The clearance was granted in August, with […]
Underground Sports Complex Coming To Mahalaxmi Racecourse In Mumbai
August 7, 2025: Mumbai’s iconic 140-year-old Mahalaxmi Racecourse is poised for a futuristic transformation that promises to preserve its historic essence while introducing world-class sporting infrastructure. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled plans for a two-level underground complex beneath the expansive greens, which will feature an Olympic-standard sports facility. The amenities will include a […]
BMC Eyes 15-Acre Indoor Event Facility Near Mahalaxmi Racecourse
July 12, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the development of a dedicated indoor event venue at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse to address the demand for year-round event hosting facilities. The plan, discussed at a high-level meeting held on Tuesday evening at the BMC headquarters, involves developing a 15-acre parcel near the horse stables […]