Mumbai's Infrastructure Boom: Will it Make the City More Livable?
Mumbai's infrastructure boom has brought about significant changes
MumbaiInfrastructureDevelopmentReal EstateTransportationReal Estate MumbaiMay 26, 2024
A recent brainstorming session led by newly appointed Municipal Commissioner, Bhushan Gagrani, along with retired IAS officer R.C. Sinha, and architect-activist P K Das, generated important pointers. Making a presentation at the Mumbai Press Club, Bhushan Gagrani said the slew of infrastructure projects taking off in the city not only aid urban mobility but over time will trigger a socio-economic transformation.
However, there is stout opposition too. Planners and environmental activists point to lopsided development favouring the top 10% car-using, creamy layer. For the average Mumbaikar, the living densities, the shrinking open spaces and the worsening public transport, has made things more difficult.
Mumbai, with a population of over 12 million, is one of the most populous cities in the world. The city's infrastructure has been a major concern for years, with traffic congestion, inadequate public transportation, and lack of affordable housing being some of the major issues.
The Adani Group is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The group has interests in various sectors including energy, resources, transportation, and real estate.
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST) is a public transport agency in Mumbai, operating bus services and electric supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the coastal road project in Mumbai?
Rs 13 000 crore
Who is leading the Dharavi slum project in Mumbai?
The Adani Group
What is the predicted impact of the infrastructure projects on the real estate market in Mumbai?
It is expected to bring equilibrium to both residential and commercial sectors
What is the current state of public transportation in Mumbai?
It is inadequate and worsening with a decrease in the number of buses and bus depots being sold to builders
What is the quote by Gustava Petro the Mayor of Bogota on public transportation?
A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars It's where the rich use public transport
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