Dharavi Redevelopment Puts Homes Before Relocation, Says Pranav Adani
Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani has said the Dharavi redevelopment project will follow a “people-first” approach, with residents, housing and the area’s extensive network of micro enterprises placed at the centre of the transformation. Adani said the redevelopment should preserve the dignity and livelihoods of Dharavi’s community while creating better living conditions. He described the […]
Beyond Singapore & Hong Kong, Mumbai’s Own Urban Model Takes Shape
Mumbai’s urban development is increasingly shaped by redevelopment, transport expansion and major infrastructure projects, with the Dharavi redevelopment plan emerging as one of the city’s closely watched initiatives. Unlike projects on vacant land, Dharavi involves a densely occupied neighbourhood with homes, small businesses, manufacturing activity and an established local economy. Its redevelopment combines rehabilitation, infrastructure […]
Kamathipura Revamp Sets Rs 25,000 Monthly Transit Rent For Residents
A new financial framework has been approved for occupants affected by the redevelopment of Mumbai’s historic Kamathipura area, with MHADA finalising rental support and shifting assistance ahead of the relocation process. Residential occupants will receive Rs 25,000 per month as transit rent, with two years’ rent to be paid in advance after vacating their premises […]
CM Fadnavis Sets January 2029 Target For 10,000 Dharavi Rehab Homes
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set a key delivery milestone for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, with the state pushing to move the long-delayed transformation of the central Mumbai neighbourhood from planning to actual housing delivery. Speaking at the NAREDCO Maharashtra Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors’ Summit in Mumbai on Thursday, Fadnavis said he wants […]
Mahalaxmi Emerges As A Major Redevelopment Hub In South Mumbai
Mahalaxmi is gaining prominence as a redevelopment-led real estate destination in South Mumbai, with infrastructure upgrades, improved connectivity and large-scale urban renewal projects reshaping the established neighbourhood. Abhishek Raj, Promoter, Jenika Ventures, said, “Mahalaxmi appears to have emerged as one of the most promising real estate locations in South Mumbai through redevelopment, and it is […]
BMC Plans Sports & Recreation Hub Under Andheri’s Gokhale Bridge
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed converting the unused space beneath the reconstructed Gokhale Bridge in Andheri East-Vile Parle East into a public recreation zone equipped with sports facilities, landscaped areas and community amenities. The initiative aims to address the shortage of open spaces in the densely populated neighbourhoods surrounding the bridge by transforming […]
State Panel Recommends Action On Religious Structures In Dharavi Redevelopment Project
A Maharashtra government-appointed committee reviewing religious structures within the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has recommended the removal of eight structures and the relocation or consolidation of three others in its first interim report submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. According to officials, the report focuses on 12 priority religious structures located in Sector 1 of […]
Mumbai Approves Tree Removal For Key Infrastructure & Redevelopment Projects
Mumbai’s Tree Authority has cleared proposals involving the felling and transplantation of 1,080 trees to facilitate several major infrastructure and redevelopment projects being undertaken across the city by agencies including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), and redevelopment authorities in Bandra. A significant portion of the […]
BMC Proposes Rs 1.85 Crore Consultancy Contract For Powai Lake Redevelopment Plan
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed appointing infrastructure consultancy firm AECOM Asia Company Limited to prepare a comprehensive redevelopment blueprint for a section of Powai Lake along Adi Shankaracharya Marg. The civic body has estimated the consultancy cost at Rs 1.85 crore and has sought an exemption from the standard public tendering process for […]
Garib Nagar’s Last Chapter: From Mumbai’s ‘City Of Dreams’ To A Demolition Ground
Garib Nagar, one of Mumbai’s most recognisable informal settlements, has witnessed its most dramatic transformation yet after Western Railway carried out a five-day demolition drive that cleared nearly 500 structures spread across 5,200 square metres near Bandra station. The settlement, which once gained international attention through Slumdog Millionaire, now stands largely erased as authorities move […]