Juhu Residents Demand Undersea Tunnel Over Bandra-Versova Sea Link
Residents of Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood are requesting that the government reevaluate the Bandra-Versova Sea Link (BVSL) project and instead build an underwater tunnel that would preserve the city’s renowned sea view and delicate coastal ecosystem. The need is a result of growing worries about long-term urban sustainability, skyline alteration, and irreversible environmental damage. The proposed […]
Greener Towers, Smarter Choices: Sustainability Leads Mumbai’s Urban Revival
By Ashna Shree & Sidhant Shekhar Jha Sustainability has moved to the forefront of Mumbai’s redevelopment narrative, becoming a key criterion for housing societies evaluating developer proposals. Amid rising climate concerns and urban pressures, residents are prioritising long-term environmental and economic value. Recent data highlights this trend—as of 2024, Mumbai accounts for 276 of India’s […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Expands: Upper-Floor Residents Now Eligible For Housing
In a landmark shift in Mumbai’s urban redevelopment policy, the Maharashtra government has formally begun including upper-floor tenement residents in the massive Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). This expansion brings thousands of previously excluded families into the scope of rehabilitation, offering them a legitimate path to homeownership within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Until now, the […]
Navi Mumbai–Kalyan High-Speed Road To Cut Travel Time By 45 Minutes
With more than 1.46 billion inhabitants, India is currently the most populous country in the world. It is addressing its increasing urban congestion problem with a daring infrastructure project. The Airoli-Katai Naka Road Project, a crucial component of the Extended Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP), is one of the most revolutionary initiatives currently in progress. […]
Mumbai Launches Compensation Policy To Speed Up Infrastructure Projects
The Maharashtra government has announced a new policy that would provide financial incentives to hasten the completion of important projects in order to accelerate the development of Mumbai’s infrastructure. This program aims to guarantee timely project execution and eliminate delays sometimes brought on by difficulties with land acquisition. Under the new policy, affected stakeholders, […]
Mumbai Metro Expansion: New Routes To Enhance Connectivity
Mumbai’s metro network is set for a significant expansion in 2025, with the partial inauguration of four new lines—2B, 4, 4A, and 9—aimed at improving connectivity across the city’s eastern suburbs, Thane, and Mira Road. Additionally, the second phase of Metro Line 3, linking Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli, is […]
Stacking Cars, Solving Woes? Mumbai’s New Parking Fix
Mumbai’s ever-growing vehicle population has made parking in the city a nightmare. Owning a car is easy, but finding a legal, safe, and convenient parking spot is an ongoing challenge. Drivers endlessly circle the same streets, squeeze into tight spaces, or park in restricted zones, risking hefty fines or towing. The city’s road space is […]
New Bombay High Court Building To Rise In Bandra After Slum Rehabilitation
The 30-acre tract of land in Bandra Government Colony, which had housed a 2.5-acre slum community in Gautam Nagar, is where the new Bombay High Court building will be built. By April 10, the slum dwellers who had constituted a significant obstacle to the project should be evicted, paving the door for destruction and further […]
Mumbai To Get First-Ever Bird Park In Nahur By 2027
Mumbai is set to welcome its first dedicated bird park in Nahur, a unique urban attraction designed to bring people closer to nature. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched this initiative to enhance urban recreation while fostering wildlife conservation. Planned to be completed by 2027 with a budget of Rs 100 crore, the park […]
State Govt Sets Up ‘Urban Design Cells’ For City Beautification
The state administration has ordered the establishment of “Urban Design Cells” in all municipal corporations and councils in an effort to improve urban aesthetics and protect iconic cityscapes. The Urban Development Department is spearheading the effort, which seeks to strike a balance between architectural and cultural preservation and fast urban growth. An official order issued […]