AAI Mumbai height restrictions policy shift explores case-by-case clearance for Juhu's stuck redevelopment projects.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister has formally requested the central government to ease stringent building height restrictions around Bengaluru’s primary aviation facilities. This move aims to unlock significant vertical development potential and align permissible building envelopes with major metros like Mumbai and Hyderabad, boosting the real estate sector.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation forecasts substantial revenue from development charges, indicating a major push toward higher density and vertical real estate expansion across the metropolis. This financial projection underscores the reliance on construction premiums to fund large-scale civic projects.

The Bombay High Court has permitted construction to continue at a high-rise project near INS Shikra naval air station in Mumbai, subject to compliance with defence and aviation safety norms, providing relief to the developer amid regulatory concerns.

As Mumbai faces worsening traffic congestion and infrastructure strain, experts suggest that mixed-use and transit-oriented developments could transform the city into a more liveable and sustainable urban centre.

A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.

The double proposals by Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to hike the floor space index (FSI) to two and height of buildings 32 meters might result in the vertical growth of the city? Industry experts feel that this will also be an answer t