Bombay HC Rejects Property Owners’ Challenge To Bhendi Bazar Redevelopment
The Bombay High Court has dismissed two petitions filed by property owners who contested the acquisition of their land for the Bhendi Bazar cluster redevelopment project, ruling that the scheme serves a wider public purpose. The Bombay High Court has upheld the legal framework governing land acquisition for the Bhendi Bazar cluster redevelopment project in […]
BMC Clears Way For Residential Development On Byculla’s Alexandra Cinema Plot Amid Opposition
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Improvement Committee has approved a proposal to remove the cinema reservation on the 1,005-sq-m Alexandra Cinema plot in Byculla-Nagpada, paving the way for residential development. The decision has drawn strong opposition from Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators, who have warned that the move could set a precedent for changing […]
Falling Debris Puts Commuters At Risk At Mumbai’s Lokhandwala Redevelopment Site
Residents of Lokhandwala in Andheri West have raised concerns over the safety of pedestrians and commuters following reports of debris falling during demolition work at a building undergoing redevelopment. The incident has prompted calls for closer monitoring of construction-site safety measures. The Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen’s Association said the demolition was part of a redevelopment […]
Dharavi Residents Demand Greater Transparency As Redevelopment Moves Forward
Residents of Sector 1 in Dharavi, the first area expected to be affected by the massive redevelopment initiative, have launched a signature campaign seeking greater transparency and accountability in the rehabilitation process. The move comes more than a year after on-ground work began on the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The campaign was launched at Matunga […]
BMC Panel To Review Proposals For Felling Over 200 Trees In Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Tree Authority will examine several proposals involving more than 200 trees at its October 21 meeting. The applications cover Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) redevelopment projects, a proposed hospital in Kandivali West and construction associated with the Coastal Road North project. The agenda includes requests concerning 41 trees in Sewri, 76 […]
Girgaon’s Vanishing Chawls: Architect Documents A Community Heritage At Risk
Mumbai’s historic chawls are facing the threat of disappearance as redevelopment replaces traditional neighbourhoods with towering residential buildings. Architect and urban designer Mihir Vaidya, a 26-year-old Girgaon resident, is working to preserve their architectural character and social history through detailed illustrations, maps and guided heritage walks. American anthropologist Maura Finkelstein, in her 2011 essay The […]
MHADA Flags 178 Cessed Buildings As Highly Dangerous, Begins Land Acquisition Process
Structural audits of 1,717 buildings reveal 333 dangerous structures across Mumbai. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has identified 178 cessed buildings in Mumbai as highly dangerous, highlighting the safety concerns surrounding the city’s ageing housing stock. The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board, a unit of MHADA, launched a structural audit drive […]
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 […]