Mumbai Redevelopment Projects - Makeovers | Cluster Redevelopment | New Promenades etc

[european]

not gonna happen!

[ubermeow]

Originally Posted by Coolguyz

All the materials which can be recycled are sold off to kabadiwalas.Builders and other contractors have contacts with each other so for like road layim wrk,land filin,land flattenin work they use debris.Some even use it in production of cement.Small time builders just dump it in landfill areas.BMC uses such debris to cover household ,industrial liwuid waste to trap harmful gases from spreading

Thanks, that was well provided information. Good to know about the various uses of debris disposal - i hope we do develop new technologies for getting better grip on this issue.

[dunefreezer]

Looks really nice. I have faith that one day it WILL happen.

[iPadmini]

Yeah I hope it will be done

[ANIX_K]

OT but why was the Backbay reclamation plan never completed?

[henchman]

Environmental issues.

[Illusionist]

they should leave lot of open space for parks, gardens, grounds, and just empty space for future projects. This will help citizens of insanely concretizied city to breath fresh air and help their mood along with the feeling of openness.

[adam_india]

5 corporates show interest in beautifying Mithi promenade

As part of their corporate social responsibility, at least five major corporate houses have evinced interest in beautifying the Mithi river promenade by developing gardens on the 1.5-km stretch alongside Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

Companies such as Reliance Industries, Standard Chartered and the Keystone Group have submitted proposals to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the special planning authority for BKC, to develop gardens along the banks of Mithi.

Godrej and the Jindal group have also expressed interest in sprucing up the promenade, but have asked for time to prepare and submit a concrete proposal.

"Since it is part of a corporate social responsibility initiative, we are most likely to give them two or three days more to submit their proposals. We will set up a committee which will scrutinise the proposals and act on them in the next one month," said an MMRDA official.

"Once that is done, we will give the companies six months to execute the work. The onus of maintenance of the gardens will also be on the companies for a specific period," he added.

In January, MMRDA had invited proposals from private parties and non-governmental organisations to embellish the Mithi river promenade.

About six km of Mithi river from Mahim Causeway to CST bridge falls under MMRDA's jurisdiction. The authority has beautified a small portion of this stretch from the beginning of BKC up to E block of the complex. Besides, a considerable portion of the remaining stretch is covered with mangroves, leaving about 1.5 km where there is scope for landscaping.

To ensure that the beautified riverside looks uniform, MMRDA first engaged a design consultant that came up with a standard drawing for the promenade. The design is similar to the work done by MMRDA.

The total area to be beautified — about 10 hectares — has been divided into 10 sections, which will be handed over to either the same or separate corporate bodies for development.

"Reliance Infrastructure has submitted a proposal for all sections, while Standard Chartered and Keystone have sent proposals to develop two sections each. Godrej has also expressed willingness to develop all sectors," the official said.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/5-...nade/1093503/0

[adam_india]

Civic market redevelopment policy approved; to be lucrative for builders

BMC's market redevelopment policy, tabled more than a year ago, was finally approved by the civic improvement committee on Monday with changes to make it more lucrative for builders. BMC proposes to charge builders lower premium on the sale component of the redeveloped market. Also, the civic body will not levy any charge on fungible FSI for the purpose.

The policy, which was tabled more than a year ago before the improvement committee, was sent back to the administration half a dozen times by corporators over the issue of premium to be paid by developers. Corporators had claimed that the premium was high, making it non-viable for developers.

The redeveloped market would be divided into three parts — resettlement area for licenced vendors, built-up area to be handed over to the BMC and built-up area to be used by the developer for sale.

The premium will be calculated on the ready reckoner land rate, which is significantly lower than the commercial ready reckoner rate. The existing urban development policy gives redevelopment an FSI of 1.33 to 2.5, depending on the year the market was built. The BMC-builder FSI ratio is 1:0.6 for markets in the island city and 1:1 in the suburbs, irrespective of market price.

"The redevelopment process of 25 civic markets had been halted over three years ago as builders claimed that incentives were not lucrative. We passed the original proposal of the administration after ensuring that the policy is lucrative not only for builders but also benefits BMC," said Ram Barot, improvement committee chairman and BJP corporator.

The premium on the sale component is calculated on the basis of the nature of construction. If residential, then 100 per cent ready reckoner rates are levied, if commercial, then premium is 200 per cent and in case of industrial, it is 125 of the ready reckoner rates.

BMC has 92 municipal markets, a majority of which are in dire need of repairs. They are broadly classified into three categories. Eighteen municipal markets fall under Category I, for which the civic body has issued Annexure II (the eligibility list, where a minimum 70 per cent consent from the tenants is needed for redevelopment). However, since the existing policy does not help BMC generate revenue, a new formula was devised for 25 markets under Category 2, where Annexure II will be issued as well. Crawford Market is in this category. The markets to be redeveloped include the ones at Andheri, Colaba and Khar.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ci...ders/1093501/0

[fuwad]

A bit of old news - redevelopment of the 24.18 acres of land, located at Machhimar Nagar in Mahim

Mhada in breach over Rs5k crore redevelopment

Published: Sunday, Mar 10, 2013
By Sudhir Suryavanshi

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) is close to giving a prime Mahim plot for redevelopment to the Kohinoor group, without any bidding process and in violation of other development control rules.

It is said that the redevelopment of the 24.18 acres of land, located at Machhimar Nagar in Mahim, would be worth an estimated Rs5,000 crore.

The decision to get the plot developed was taken last month and Mhada issued a no-objection certificate. The proposal is awaiting clearance of the high-power committee for cluster redevelopment.

According to the development control rules of the central urban renewal mission, government plots larger than 2,000sqm should be developed by Mhada itself. This is different from other redevelopment projects where government owns only small parts and the contracts have been given to private developers. (The 24.18 acres plot is equivalent to98,874 sq m.)

Rule 33(9) allows the developer to avail an FSI (floor space index) of 4 which works out to a potential value of Rs50 crore per acre, as per the current market rate in Mahim. The conservative value of the project is estimated at Rs5,000 crore.

“This 24.18 acres plot is owned by Mhada, ONGC and the state police department. It is occupied by various slum dwellers,” a civic official said, requesting anonymity. “As per the proposal before the high-power committee, the Kohinoor group will redevelop the plot in two phases. In the first,38,350sqm will be taken up, and in the second, the remainder 60,524sqm will be redeveloped.”

The official said that at the last high-power committee meeting earlier this month, objections were raised over the decision to give the plot to a private developer in violation of the rules of the urban renewal mission.

Senior state government officials pointed out that Mhada is constantly cribbing about not having enough land to build affordable housing in the city. “Here, they have got a hugeland parcel, but they are giving it away to the Kohinoor group without much thought. This is an inappropriate decision and will deprive many homeless people of an affordable dream home,” an official said.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/repor...opment_1809398

[henchman]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/19261549.cms

Godrej Properties announces a new redevelopment project in Malad
Rajshri Mehta, TNN | Mar 28, 2013, 09.05 PM IST




MUMBAI: The Mumbai-based real estate developer to build a luxury residential project Godrej Properties Limited (GPL), the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Godrej Projects Development Private Limited (GPDPL), has signed a Development Agreement to redevelop a private society, Sunder Sangam Cooperative Housing Society Limited, situated at Malad West.

The project, spread over 1.3 acres, will offer approximately 95,000 sq. ft of free sale area. The existing 118 members will be rehabilitated as part of this project. This project is located in the heart of Western suburbs, on S.V. Road, and is a part of Sunder Nagar which is a well known planned layout. The site offers excellent connectivity to domestic and international airports and is in the midst of numerous high street retail and commercial establishments. Pirojsha Godrej, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Properties said "This project fits well with Godrej Properties' strategy of building our presence in high quality locations across Mumbai. We hope to create an excellent luxury development in this project."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/17769021.cms

Godrej Properties to be development manager for a new redevelopment project at Currey Road in Mumbai
Rajshri Mehta, TNN | Dec 26, 2012, 04.52 PM IST



MUMBAI:Godrej Properties Limited (GPL), the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Godrej Projects Development Private Limited (GPDPL), has entered into a Development Management Agreement with Ratnaraj Blessing Milestone, a partnership firm, to redevelop a private society, Kamgar Swa Sadan Cooperative Housing Society Limited, situated at Mahadeo Palav Marg, Currey Road, Mumbai.

Godrej Properties will act as development manager and will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, sales, and marketing of the project.

The project will offer approximately 120,000 sq. ft of saleable area and is proposed to be developed as a modern residential development with 2, 3, and 4 BHK apartments.

The site is strategically located close to Currey Road and Lower Parel Stations and will have easy access to the business hub of Lower Parel. It is well connected by road and rail to most important locations across Mumbai.

The upcoming Mono Rail network is also in close proximity. The project will offer panoramic views of the cityscape of Mumbai.

For its services as Development Manager, GPDPL shall be entitled to a development management fee from Ratnaraj Blessing Milestone over the duration of the project plus an upside promote based on sales realisations beyond a threshold.

The entire costs for design, construction, and development of the project will be borne by Ratnaraj Blessing Milestone in its role as developer, while the cost for marketing and supervision of the Project will be borne by Godrej Properties in its role as development manager.

[henchman]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/19249248.cms

Govt incentive for revamp of societies on Mhada plots
Sandeep Ashar, TNN | Mar 28, 2013, 01.58 AM IST
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MUMBAI: The government will offer a slew of incentives to the occupants of the 5,000-odd societies on Mhada land to encourage them to go for redevelopment and curb unfair practices.

Based on the nature of development opted for, occupants will be offered 35% to 60% additional area as incentive, a senior state official said. To curb unfair practices used by developers to lure societies, the state government has also decided to introduce a cap on maximum tenement size. The societies house about 1 lakh people. An official notification regarding the new rules will be issued in the next few days, the official said. An extra 35% area will be offered to occupants of all societies opting for redevelopment. Those opting for cluster redevelopment will be offered another 15% area as incentive, whereas those opting for Mhada as developer would get another 10% area.

[NorthaBmore]

I've heard about plans to demolish and redevelop the area around Princess Road near St. Xavier's and west of Bander Masjid... is that true and if so what stage is planning in?

[akbarsyed]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/19996787.cms

MUMBAI: The state government has finally revised development norms and cleared the decks for the redevelopment of 5,000-odd societies in Mhada colonies.

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan-led urban development department has issued a notification in this regard.

Raising stakes for redevelopment, the new norms offer bigger areas for tenants while linking the developers' incentives and Mhada's share in the redevelopment to the plot's market value.

The floor space index (FSI) for redevelopment of such societies has been raised from 2.5 to 3, and to encourage societies to come together for planned development, the government has linked incentives for tenants to the size of the plot. While tenants in an individual society will get up to 35% additional area on redevelopment, the area incentive offered will increase by another 15%-45% if they participate in an integrated redevelopment scheme involving a bigger plot-size.

The state has offered 15% more area to tenants, if they participate in a scheme on a plot area ranging from 4,000 sqm to two hectares. This would go up to 25% for development on two-five hectares, 35% on five to 10 hectares, and 45% on 10 hectares, and above.

Of the 104 Mhada colonies in Mumbai, 56 are on larger plots. A senior state official said the idea was to encourage cluster redevelopment in such plots for better infrastructure and planning. An additional 10% area will be offered to tenants if they opt for a development or a joint venture agreement with Mhada.

But there is a catch. To rein in fraudulent practices used by builders, Chavan has imposed a cap of 861 sq ft as the maximum rehabilitation area that can be offered to tenants, excluding the balcony area.

The developer's incentive and Mhada's share in the surplus built-up area has been linked to market rates to make projects in lesser development pockets more viable. Accordingly, the incentive FSI offered to developers will range from 40%- 70% taking into account the ready reckoner (RR) and construction rates. The incentive component will be lower in the prime area.

The society's share in the remaining surplus area after the rehabilitation and incentive components will range from 30%-45% depending on the RR and construction rates, while Mhada will retain the remaining built-up area.

The state said about 60% of the built-up area in such projects will be reserved for houses for the middle and low income groups.

[henchman]

Originally Posted by akbarsyed

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/19996787.cms

MUMBAI: The state government has finally revised development norms and cleared the decks for the redevelopment of 5,000-odd societies in Mhada colonies.

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan-led urban development department has issued a notification in this regard.

Raising stakes for redevelopment, the new norms offer bigger areas for tenants while linking the developers' incentives and Mhada's share in the redevelopment to the plot's market value.

The floor space index (FSI) for redevelopment of such societies has been raised from 2.5 to 3, and to encourage societies to come together for planned development, the government has linked incentives for tenants to the size of the plot. While tenants in an individual society will get up to 35% additional area on redevelopment, the area incentive offered will increase by another 15%-45% if they participate in an integrated redevelopment scheme involving a bigger plot-size.

The state has offered 15% more area to tenants, if they participate in a scheme on a plot area ranging from 4,000 sqm to two hectares. This would go up to 25% for development on two-five hectares, 35% on five to 10 hectares, and 45% on 10 hectares, and above.

Of the 104 Mhada colonies in Mumbai, 56 are on larger plots. A senior state official said the idea was to encourage cluster redevelopment in such plots for better infrastructure and planning. An additional 10% area will be offered to tenants if they opt for a development or a joint venture agreement with Mhada.

But there is a catch. To rein in fraudulent practices used by builders, Chavan has imposed a cap of 861 sq ft as the maximum rehabilitation area that can be offered to tenants, excluding the balcony area.

The developer's incentive and Mhada's share in the surplus built-up area has been linked to market rates to make projects in lesser development pockets more viable. Accordingly, the incentive FSI offered to developers will range from 40%- 70% taking into account the ready reckoner (RR) and construction rates. The incentive component will be lower in the prime area.

The society's share in the remaining surplus area after the rehabilitation and incentive components will range from 30%-45% depending on the RR and construction rates, while Mhada will retain the remaining built-up area.

The state said about 60% of the built-up area in such projects will be reserved for houses for the middle and low income groups.

Amazing news!!!

[sixsigma1978]

FSI of 3 on a Large plot isn't that much height-wise! I would have thought staggered FSI depending on Prime Areas (where lot sizes could be smaller - FSI of 4 or 5) and proximity to airport (1.5 to 3) naturally would affect this number.

[henchman]

Originally Posted by sixsigma1978

FSI of 3 on a Large plot isn't that much height-wise! I would have thought staggered FSI depending on Prime Areas (where lot sizes could be smaller - FSI of 4 or 5) and proximity to airport (1.5 to 3) naturally would affect this number.

They are trying to dissuade the redevelopment of smaller individual plots, so that redevelopment can happen in clusters in turn also improving the infra in that place. SO obviously no point giving high FSI to smaller plots.

[akbarsyed]

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/may...-escalator.htm

Months after making it clear that no more skywalks would be constructed in Mumbai, MMRDA announces plans to build new arm of Bandra skywalk. Officials defend decision, say it's an old plan being executed now





Is the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) going back on its word? After publicly announcing that it won’t be constructing any new skywalks, as very few people were using them, the planning authority has floated bids to extend the Bandra (east) skywalk so that there is another arm that connects with Bandra railway station.


An under-construction escalator at Kala Nagar. Pics/Shadab Khan

Confirming the development to SUNDAY MiD DAY, MMRDA Joint Project Director Dilip Kawatkar said, “It is true that we have invited bids to extend the Bandra (east) skywalk with one arm connecting Bandra railway station, but this does not mean we are constructing a new skywalk. It should also be noted that the plan to construct this additional arm is very old. We are just implementing it now.”


The expansion of the skywalk will act as another arm that will lead people to the Bandra railway station

More importantly, bowing to public pressure, the MMRDA has finally agreed to install escalators at the Kalanagar end of the skywalk.

Sources from MMRDA said that Railways had requested MMRDA to provide an additional skywalk to and from the station. It will be built parallel from Bandra court to Bandra railway station’s platform number 7 which is a Harbour Line Railway platform.

An internal study by MMRDA in 2011 found that the skywalks of Bandra (east) and West, combined, had 1,90,478 commuter footfalls in the entire year. According to MMRDA plans, the extension arm will be ready by February 2014 and the planning authority will have to spend an estimated Rs 4.42 crore on the skywalk.

[akbarsyed]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/20129194.cms

MUMBAI: A first-of-its-kind social forestry project in the city is to be launched shortly in suburban Mankhurd on 55.5 acres of barren land.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to pump Rs 1.5 crore into the project, which is aimed at improving the environment as well as the quality of life in the suburb.

To strike a balance between human needs and the environment, the project envisions the creation of public amenities such as playgrounds, creches and toilets along with a green cover.

The endeavour will be undertaken by the social forestry committee headed by suburban district collector Sanjay Deshmukh.

The land identified for the project is near Mankhurd railway station. It adjoins a large slum area, and one side of it is just a few metres from the Mankhurd-Vashi road.

The sprawling open space is today used for defaecation by slum-dwellers. Children from the slums also use it as a play area.

The social forestry project aims to create a slew of social amenities along the periphery of the project area, while environment-friendly initiatives like water recycling will be taken up within the new forest.

"We are creating a boundary (for the forest) with social amenities, such as playgrounds and toilets, and solid waste recycling pits," consultant architect P K Das said. "We will also use the inner area for recycling of waste water by creating water ponds and lagoons."

Space for leisure and relaxation will be ensured by creating forest walkways while social activities will be encouraged along the periphery, said Das.

"We will use the edge of the forest for various social activities for communities living around these forests; there will be samaj mandirs, balwadis, women's welfare centres, creches and public conveniences," Das said. "We hope to engage the slum-dwellers in the development and its subsequent protection of the forest."

Standing committee chairman Rahul Shewale said issues such as garbage disposal would be tackled in an environment-friendly manner with the project while people reaped other benefits like getting streetlights that would run on green electricity.

"This project is in my ward and we had made a token provision of Rs 1 crore during the Open Mumbai exhibition," he said. "Already, there is door-to-door collection of garbage in slums. The compost pits on the periphery of the forest will sort out garbage disposal issues of wards 134, 135 and 136. We will put up a biogas plant to generate electricity for streetlights."

He said Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) would be roped in for the operation and maintenance of the project.

The estimated cost of the first phase of the social forestry project is Rs 1 crore.

Das said the project would show that humans benefit from living harmoniously with nature.

"Lagoons essentially facilitate a natural process of treating waste water and nurturing natural flora and fauna, including the growth of the forest," Das said. "We are able to expand the idea of forestry to make it pertinent and beneficial to urban population, more particularly the lower income groups, the middle class and the urban poor. This ought to be a significant socio-environmental movement in the city."