Renovation of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar is about to go underway
Following its announcement of the redevelopment of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in Ghatkopar, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has now invited bidders for the hiring of a project management consultant and an architect. June 18 is the deadline for submissions of tenders. Scattered over 75 acres near the Eastern Express Highway, Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar […]
Plans for Self-Redevelopment in One of the Oldest Co-Operative Housing Colonies, Talmakiwadi
Talmakiwadi in Tardeo, one of the oldest co-operative housing colonies in Mumbai, is to undergo reconstruction as part of the self-redevelopment initiative. The housing society’s General Body has approved the meeting, and the residents will meet the following month to talk about ideas for cash raising. Self-redevelopment refers to housing societies’ decision to rebuild their […]
Pre-monsoon survey: MHADA sends eviction notices and labels 20 abandoned buildings as ‘dangerous’
The MHADA unit Mumbai Buildings Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB) has finished its yearly pre-monsoon survey of the city’s ancient and decaying buildings. After that, the MBRRB categorised 20 buildings as risky; four of the buildings were also deemed dangerous the previous year. Properties that have been ceased are ones where the renters have paid […]
Road construction that prevented water from reaching flamingo habitat has started by NMMC
Even though the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has not yet taken any action, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has begun work to remove the obstruction in one area in response to BJP MLA Ganesh Naik’s threat on Thursday that he would destroy a road that has impacted the flow of creek water […]
Citizens of Kandivali and Juhu present agendas to candidates for infrastructure projects
Candidate pledges to walk the walk have been sought by citizen groups prior to May 20 city polls. After conducting a poll, a group of Kandivali and Lokhandwala township residents released a “citizen’s manifesto,” while a group of Juhu residents released a charter of demands. The manifesto calls for transparent utilisation of MP funds […]
Residential rentals in western suburbs has driven redevelopment in Mumbai
With barely any land properties left in the western suburbs of Mumbai, residential apartments are being built through redevelopment of older properties. This is being observed in areas like Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Khar, Bandra and Santacruz. The developer has to issue the property owners under redevelopment, housing another residence, resulting in increased demand for rental […]
After 7 years, BMC restarts Topiwala Market redevelopment
After being in limbo since 2017, the redevelopment of Topiwala Market in Goregaon West near Goregaon railway station has kicked off with the BMC floating a ₹ 151-crore tender. The ground plus 16 storey building is being designed by architect Shashi Prabhu and Associates. Two contractors have changed hands over the years due to inordinate delays […]
Mumbai : Historic Buta Nivas Chawl In Matunga Set For Major Redevelopment
Buta Nivas, a mega chawl complex of the British era in Matunga, is all set to be redeveloped. In a a big ticket deal Happy Home developers of Naresh Chheda has entered into a deal with the landlords, the Butas, and it has been endorsed by 80 % of the 159 tenants. The building is […]
Piyush Goyal gives five guarantees to North Mumbai constituency
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has promised five development guarantees for the residents of Mumbai North. These guarantees include slum re-development and better living conditions for all, better health and education, development of tourism and culture, better roads and traffic, better rail connectivity (inter-city and intra-city). During his Namo Yatra, Goyal emphasised his commitment to improving […]
MahaRERA introduces minimum specifications for retirement homes and senior citizen housing projects
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has announced comprehensive regulations and specifications for retirement and senior citizen housing, applicable across Maharashtra. These guidelines, detailed in a recent circular, focus on essential aspects such as building design, green building principles, lifts & ramps and safety and security. Compliance with these minimum physical specifications is mandatory […]