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Mumbai is mother of redevelopment models: CREDAI-NATCON

2026-10-03 · GeoSquare News Scraper

Mumbai has emerged as the benchmark for urban redevelopment in India, with industry leaders at CREDAI-NATCON describing the city as the "mother of redevelopment models". The leadership said other cities should study and adopt Mumbai's approach to transforming old and congested localities.

What makes Mumbai's redevelopment model unique?

The city's strength lies in its ability to combine society redevelopment, cluster redevelopment, and slum rehabilitation within a single policy framework. This has allowed ageing buildings to be replaced with safer, more efficient structures while unlocking value for landowners and developers.

Why other cities need to take note

Leaders at CREDAI-NATCON emphasised that Mumbai's experience offers practical lessons in dealing with high-density urban pockets, complex land titles, and infrastructure constraints. They urged other cities to create similar mechanisms rather than reinventing the wheel.

What this means for Maharashtra buyers and investors

For property buyers and investors in Maharashtra, the growing focus on redevelopment signals better construction quality, transparent redevelopment agreements, and timely delivery. The model also opens up new opportunities in the resale and pre-launch segments, especially in micro-markets where redevelopment is gaining pace.

As more cities look to Mumbai for direction, the redevelopment push is expected to remain a key driver of real-estate supply across the state.