Why Redevelopment Is Becoming The Backbone Of Urban Growth In India’s Metros
India’s ageing residential stock is setting the stage for a sustained redevelopment cycle across major metropolitan markets, creating a predictable and scalable growth opportunity for real estate developers over the next two decades. A significant share of housing in large cities is now over 30 to 40 years old, built under outdated planning norms with […]
Redevelopment vs Greenfield Growth: Where Will Mumbai’s Next Million Homes Come From?
Mumbai’s housing future is no longer defined by expansion into open land alone. With easily developable Greenfield land largely exhausted, the city’s next wave of supply will come primarily from redevelopment and slum rehabilitation. Current construction activity shows this trend: redevelopment initiatives under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and MHADA are driving the majority of […]
MHADA Plans 20,000 Homes In FY26, Expands Urban Renewal And Redevelopment Efforts
January 7, 2026: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is ramping up efforts to tackle the state’s chronic housing deficit, with plans for nearly 20,000 homes in FY26 and a long-term pipeline of seven lakh units across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The authority is emphasising scale, transparency, and citizen-centric governance to ensure […]
MHADA Steps In To Revive Cluster Redevelopment Of 388 Ageing Buildings In South Mumbai
December 13, 2025: The long-pending redevelopment of 388 old and dilapidated Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) buildings in South Mumbai may finally move forward, with the state housing body agreeing to undertake the work through a cluster redevelopment model. The breakthrough comes after repeated failures by individual housing societies to attract private developers […]
Maharashtra To Reassess Long-Stalled Mumbai Redevelopment Projects, Says Minister
December 11, 2025: The Maharashtra government will conduct a comprehensive review of Mumbai’s long-pending redevelopment projects, some of which have remained stalled for five to ten years. Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who is handling Housing Department matters during the Winter Session, told the Assembly that the state aims to revive these delayed works and will […]
Dharavi Redevelopment To Prioritise Safety After Fire Disrupts Harbour Line
December 5, 2025: The recent fire incident near Mahim station, which affected Harbour Line railway services, has reinforced the urgent need for stronger safety measures in the ongoing Dharavi redevelopment project. In response, authorities are now placing greater focus on widening internal roads, improving emergency response access, developing green buffers, and upgrading public spaces to […]
Maharashtra Approves Large-Scale Redevelopment Of Ageing MHADA Colonies Ahead Of Lottery
November 28, 2025: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a major proposal to redevelop ageing MHADA colonies across Mumbai, marking a significant step toward replacing decades-old residential blocks with safer, modern housing. The initiative aims to upgrade living conditions for thousands of middle- and lower-income families who have long struggled with outdated infrastructure and cramped homes. […]
MHADA Pushes Rs 497-Crore Plan To Revive Long-Stalled Aram Nagar Redevelopment In Andheri
November 25, 2025: After nearly seventeen years of delays, the long-awaited redevelopment of Aram Nagar in Andheri West has finally gained momentum. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has proposed granting additional development rights for the project, a move expected to generate a premium of around ₹497 crore. Spread across nearly 40 acres […]
Mumbai Cluster Redevelopment Gets Major Boost As Govt Announces Full Waiver Of Registration Fees For 400–600 Sq Ft Homes
November 21, 2025: In a significant policy intervention aimed at reviving Mumbai’s long-delayed cluster redevelopment projects, the Maharashtra government has approved a complete waiver of registration fees for homes sized between 400 and 600 sq ft allotted to eligible tenants and residents within the BMC limits. The decision, formally cleared by the Revenue Department on […]
Worli’s Redeveloped BDD Chawl Towers Face Water Outages And Maintenance Woes Months After Handover
November 08, 2025: Barely three months after residents shifted into the newly redeveloped BDD Chawl towers in Worli, complaints are mounting over poor construction, lack of maintenance, and basic service failures. On Thursday, a major water outage exposed the extent of neglect, leaving residents without a supply for nearly four hours. “There was no contractor […]