Mumbai's Skyline Transformed: Over 800 High-Rises Emerge in 16 Years
Mumbai has approved over 800 skyscrapers since 2008, mostly in Central Mumbai's former mill lands. The High-Rise Committee evaluates their impact on infrastructure and environment.
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The G-South ward, encompassing Worli, Prabhadevi, Mahalaxmi, and Lower Parel, boasts the highest number of skyscrapers in Mumbai, with 104 buildings. Many of these skyscrapers have emerged on defunct textile mill lands that became available for real estate development after 2006. Today, new luxury towers in this area command some of the highest property prices in India, with some exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh per square foot. The adjacent G-North ward (Dadar-Matunga) received 73 skyscraper clearances, while F-North and F-South wards (Sion-Parel-Sewri-Chinchpokli) received NOCs for 74 buildings.
The city's D ward (comprising Malabar Hill, Walkeshwar, Nepean Sea Road, Breach Candy, Tardeo, and Gamdevi) is another real estate goldmine for developers, with 60 skyscrapers sanctioned by the HRC. However, experts caution that rapid vertical growth, fueled by the government's lenient policies on floor space index (FSI), raises pertinent questions about the city's ability to cope with the unrelenting construction activity. Unlimited FSI has enabled the construction of colossal buildings even in the most densely populated localities of Mumbai, exacerbating the existing strain on the city's resources and infrastructure. Architect Manoj Daisaria said, \
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High-Rise Committee (HRC)?
The HRC is a panel of experts that examines development proposals for tall buildings and assesses their overall impact on infrastructure and environment.
What is the floor space index (FSI)?
FSI is a measure of the ratio of the total floor area of a building to the area of the plot on which it is built.
How many high-rise buildings have been approved in Mumbai since 2008?
Over 800 high-rise buildings have been approved in Mumbai since 2008.
Which ward in Mumbai has the highest number of skyscrapers?
The G-South ward, encompassing Worli, Prabhadevi, Mahalaxmi, and Lower Parel, has the highest number of skyscrapers in Mumbai.
What are the concerns raised by experts about Mumbai's rapid vertical growth?
Experts caution that rapid vertical growth, fueled by the government's lenient policies on FSI, raises pertinent questions about the city's ability to cope with the unrelenting construction activity and its impact on the environment and infrastructure.
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