In the past, many residents of slums that underwent redevelopment, have complained that developers have not paid them rent, for the transit accommodation. For example, over 100 slum dwellers of the Dhobi Ghat slum … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by the Maharashtra government seeking demolition of buildings that are in a dilapidated condition in the state. A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, … READ FULL STORY
Self-redevelopment of old, dilapidated housing projects in cities like Mumbai is a much-talked-about phenomenon and is rapidly catching on, because it is in many cases a practically possible proposition. Self-completion of stalled projects is, … READ FULL STORY
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has prepared a five-year vision document, which seeks to take up a number of initiatives, including creation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to execute redevelopment works through alternate … READ FULL STORY
Mumbai’s Development Control and Promotion Regulation 2034 (DCPR 2034) is a blueprint for the growth of the city, in terms of improving infrastructure facilities, easing construction bottlenecks and addressing issues like redevelopment and slum … READ FULL STORY
The much-awaited Development Plan (DP) 2034 of Mumbai is a mixed bag for stakeholders, as there are some positive provisions, as well as some other areas of challenge. It is interesting to note that … READ FULL STORY
Around half-a-dozen housing societies in Mumbai, have got the go-ahead for self-redevelopment from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), an official has revealed. The Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank (MDCCB) has also … READ FULL STORY
Amid a major hue and cry over the felling of around 14,000 trees, for the redevelopment of residential colonies in Delhi, the state-owned NBCC, on June 25, 2018, defended its decision, saying it would … READ FULL STORY
The burden on Mumbai’s infrastructure has become increasingly evident over the last few years, with the city witnessing floods and worsening traffic jams. With the increasing number of high-rises, the residents have been demanding … READ FULL STORY
Scores of people living in the Bhendi Bazaar area in south Mumbai, along with students, took part in a march organised by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT), on May 13, 2018. The marchers … READ FULL STORY
Walking through the narrow, winding lanes of Sita Ram Bazar in Chandni Chowk, where the overhead web of electric wires and encroaching tarpaulin shades outside shops make every day seem cloudy, the once two-storey … READ FULL STORY
Seeking to allay fears that the Maharashtra government planned to allow developments at the Mahim Nature Park (MNP) in Mumbai, minister of state for housing Ravindra Waikar said, “The government will keep intact the … READ FULL STORY
There were no major direct announcements related to realty sector, in the Union Budget 2018-19. However, there is an expectation in the market that the efforts made by the government, could boost the real … READ FULL STORY
