Adani’s Dharavi Project Triggers Tree Removal In Matunga Railway Colony
July 31, 2025: The Matunga railway colonies of both Central and Western Railways are now bearing the brunt of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, led by the Adani Group. The initiative involves clearing existing railway quarters to construct transit housing for Dharavi residents and railway staff. However, this progress comes at the cost of Matunga’s extensive […]
Green On Paper, Grey In Practice: The Reality Of Sustainable Urban Planning In Mumbai
June 18, 2025: Sustainable urban planning has become the new mantra in India’s development dictionary. From municipal plans to metro project brochures, the language of “green infrastructure,” “eco-friendly design,” and “resilient cities” is everywhere. Yet, in cities like Mumbai—where the ecological stakes are highest—the reality on the ground often stands in stark contrast to the […]
Tilak Bridge Redevelopment Sparks Row Over Tree Transplantation
The proposed transplantation of trees that locals say are located much outside the project’s actual footprint has sparked new controversy surrounding the redevelopment of the historic Tilak Bridge in Dadar, which is part of Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade. To alleviate persistent traffic in one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, the nearly century-old bridge that spans […]