Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Complex In Kandivali Eyes Major Redevelopment For 3,488 Families
In one of Mumbai’s bigger proposed cluster redevelopment initiatives, 53 housing societies in Kandivali are exploring a joint plan to redevelop a 26-year-old residential complex built by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Complex, constructed in 2000, is spread across 12 acres and comprises 53 societies housing 3,488 families, […]
Mumbai-Pune Housing Projects Receive Rs 340 Crore Funding Boost, Signaling Investor Confidence
January 13, 2026: Institutional capital is making a strong return to India’s residential real estate market, with a Rs 340-crore investment supporting three major housing projects across Mumbai and Pune. The funding covers developments in Jogeshwari in western Mumbai, and Wakad and Mundhwa in Pune, highlighting renewed confidence in urban housing demand even as developers […]
Redevelopment Wave Reshapes South Mumbai’s Housing, Prices And Mobility
January 10, 2026: Redevelopment of ageing residential buildings has become the primary route to unlocking land and addressing housing demand in land-scarce Mumbai, particularly in South Mumbai. With limited scope for greenfield development, authorities and developers have increasingly turned to rebuilding older structures to modern standards, positioning redevelopment as both a housing and urban renewal […]
Dharavi Redevelopment To Prioritise Safety After Fire Disrupts Harbour Line
December 5, 2025: The recent fire incident near Mahim station, which affected Harbour Line railway services, has reinforced the urgent need for stronger safety measures in the ongoing Dharavi redevelopment project. In response, authorities are now placing greater focus on widening internal roads, improving emergency response access, developing green buffers, and upgrading public spaces to […]
Bombay HC Clears Irani Chawl Redevelopment, Orders 15 Tenants To Vacate Within Four Weeks
November 06, 2025: The Bombay High Court has cleared the long-pending Irani Chawl redevelopment project in Prabhadevi, directing 15 tenants who resisted eviction to vacate their premises within four weeks. The court noted that the petitioners “do not have superior rights over others,” and highlighted that a new rehabilitation building is ready for occupation. The […]
Relief For Worli–Shivdi Road Project-Affected Families: 83 Prabhadevi Residents To Receive MHADA Homes
October 31, 2025: In a major relief for residents affected by the Worli–Shivdi elevated road project, 83 families from two chawls in Prabhadevi — Haji Noorani and Lakshmi Niwas — will soon be allotted MHADA homes. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has allocated approximately Rs 98.55 crore for the construction of these new […]
Japanese Urban Experts Visit MHADA, Explore Ties For Mumbai’s Next Growth Chapter
October 28, 2025: A high-level Japanese delegation from the Global Affairs Department of Japan’s Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) visited the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) headquarters in Bandra (East) to explore potential collaboration in affordable housing and urban redevelopment. The delegation, led by Okamura Tomohito, Director, Global Affairs Department, UR, was received by […]
Infrastructure, Redevelopment Drive Mumbai’s Dominance In Residential And Commercial Real Estate
October 14, 2025: Mumbai continues to dominate India’s residential and office markets in 2025, supported by steady demand, rising premium property sales, robust office rents, infrastructure development, and urban redevelopment initiatives. According to Knight Frank India’s Q3 2025 report, the city remains the most preferred destination for homeowners, investors, and businesses alike. Residential Market: During […]
Bombay HC Upholds Construction Of 15-Storey Building In Gamdevi Heritage Precinct
July 23, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of a 15-storey high-rise in the Gamdevi heritage precinct of Malabar Hill. The court upheld the legality of provisions in the Development Control Regulations (DCR), 1991, which allow redevelopment of cessed Grade-III heritage buildings exceeding 24 metres […]
Boman Irani Urges Societies To Appoint Strong PMCs & Lawyers For Redevelopment
By Ashna Shree “Appoint a strong PMC who can guide you through the process and bring in a capable lawyer,” stated Boman Rustom Irani, National President of CREDAI and Chairman of the Rustomjee Group, at CREDAI’s EODR 2.0 exhibition. Irani emphasises the importance of appointing a strong Project Management Consultant (PMC) and a capable legal […]