Concerns Mount Over Aging Infrastructure After Mumbai Building Collapse
The Husainibai Building in Bhendi Bazaar partially collapsed in the early hours of Friday, serving as a stark reminder of Mumbai’s deteriorating infrastructure and causing grave concerns about the city’s ongoing infrastructural issues. The ground-plus-four-story building collapsed in a matter of minutes, mimicking the collapse of a “pack of cards,” at approximately 12:06 am. Authorities […]
Maharashtra Set to Choose Agency for Rs 15,000 Cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport Corridor
The focus has returned to the Gold Line, also known as Metro 8, which connects the future Navi Mumbai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). It is anticipated that the new government will decide on the vital infrastructure project’s executing agency shortly. There isn’t a mass rapid transit system (MRTS) connecting the […]
Promise of Pothole-Free Mumbai Falters as New Concrete Roads Crack
Santacruz’s Bhargav Road, built earlier this year, has noticeable flaws, infuriating locals who say the job was done poorly. The road has started to disintegrate in places where it was installed as recently as October. Hetal Gala, a former local BJP corporator, claimed that the building was hurried and did not have enough time to […]
Central Railway Advances Mumbai Track Upgrades: 65 km Replaced Since April
The Central Railway has made significant strides in its Mumbai track replacement project, installing 65 km of new tracks since April 2024. The initiative aims to replace 126 km of ageing tracks by April 2025, focusing on critical routes such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Kalyan, Kalyan to Lonavala, Kalyan to Igatpuri, and the […]
Mumbai Leads, But Indian Cities Lag in Global Vertical Growth Race
The main drivers of tall skyscraper construction are rapid urbanisation, population density, and economic expansion. Although some Indian cities are already experiencing a vertical ascension, they are not yet on par with other global capitals. A building must rise at least 150 meters to be considered tall. Of the 123 tall structures in India that […]
How Mega Projects are Transforming Urban Living in Mumbai
Mumbai has evolved into a canvas of opportunities, dreams, and unmatched growth and progress, surpassing its status as India’s financial hub. Its quick growth has exceeded issues with infrastructure, transportation, and population density. The Mumbai Coastal Road is a groundbreaking initiative that has the potential to completely revolutionise urban living and provides a window into […]
Mumbai’s First Bird Park in Nahur to Feature 22 Bird Species
The aviary will have several themed areas, such as the USA Zone, Australia Zone, and Africa Zone, each of which will be devoted to preserving native bird species. Mumbai will welcome its first bird park within two years. According to The Indian Express, the park will be situated in Nahur, in the eastern suburbs of […]
Amazon India Buys 38 Acres Near Mumbai for Rs 450 Crore
For Rs 450 crore, Amazon Data Services Pvt Ltd, a division of Amazon, purchased a 38-acre piece of property in Ambernath, close to Mumbai, from Macrotech Developers, better known as Lodha Group, which is led by Abhishek Lodha. According to property registration records that Propstack was able to uncover, the stamp duty payment for the […]
Slum Rehabilitation Near Mumbai Airport May Enable New Runway
Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar has called on the central government to renovate the vast slums surrounding Mumbai International Airport in a major effort to alleviate the airport’s increasing air traffic issues. He contends that this action might open the door to building a second runway to better handle the growing needs of air […]
2024 Drove Mumbai’s Real Estate and Urban Growth
The year 2024 emerged as a landmark period for Mumbai’s real estate and infrastructure sectors, showcasing remarkable resilience and dynamism. With a sharp uptick in property registrations and ambitious infrastructure projects nearing completion, the city reinforced its status as India’s economic powerhouse. In January alone, over 10,901 properties were registered, contributing Rs 746 crore to […]