Environment Explainer: Why is the Coastal Regulation Zone so important for Mumbai’s well-being? November 16, 2023 Sherine Raj The CRZ was formed to protect coastal ecology and environment but subsequent amendments raise concerns about risks to our fragile coasts.
Civic Time to seriously implement already-existing solutions to make monsoons bearable, says a young citizen November 7, 2023 Pooja Bhatia Collective action by the BMC and citizenry is crucial for overcoming rain-related problems and making monsoons magical again.
Civic Amendment to Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act enables forcible evictions October 16, 2023 Lisann Dias State Cabinet approved an amendment under the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act where members who don’t vacate can be forcibly evicted.
Civic Why give open spaces for adoption when BMC has funds and authority, asks NAGAR October 9, 2023 News Desk BMC has proposed a policy to give Public Open Spaces to private entities on an adoption basis. NAGAR writes to BMC in objection to the draft policy.
Infrastructure Is it possible to improve maintenance of SRA buildings? September 27, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Factors like developers’ neglect and unaffordable costs of maintenance lead to rapid degradation of SRA buildings in Mumbai.
Governance Why so many SRA buildings in Mumbai are in such poor shape September 22, 2023 Hepzi Anthony In SRA buildings maintenance dues pile up as residents are unable to pay. How much impact does it have on the upkeep of SRA housing?
Civic All that it would take to make walking in Mumbai a world-class experience September 18, 2023 Rishi Aggarwal and Vedant Mhatre We may have mimicked the glass buildings and airports of Singapore and Shanghai. Why have not copied the walkability aspects of these cities?
Society Bappa Moraya: City wants to celebrate, BMC gears for Ganesh festival September 14, 2023 Sherine Raj In contrast to previous pandemic years, the authorities have eased many restrictions and actively promoted greater Ganpati celebrations this year.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: Gokhale bridge delayed | Heavy rain lashes Mumbai and more… September 9, 2023 News Desk This week in Mumbai: TB patient dies looking for ICU bed, Second case of Zika virus reported, Byculla zoo spends Rs 20 crore on empty cages.
Society Ferry wharf expansion: Unaware fishers worry about livelihoods September 8, 2023 Lisann Dias The fishing community says they have not been consulted even as expansion plans of the existing Ferry Wharf are underway.
Commute Shared autorickshaws: Can’t live with them, can’t do without them August 23, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Share auto stands in Mumbai are mushrooming by the day, calling for urgent attention of authorities for regulation and planning.
Health Mumbai had two ‘No Honking Days’ this month, but are they enough? August 22, 2023 Stephin Thomas Mumbai observed No Honking Day on August 9th and 16th to dissuade people from honking while driving. Does it really make a difference?
Infrastructure Inaccessible public transport: Small changes can go a long way for differently-abled August 11, 2023 Sherine Raj Inaccessible public transport is a huge challenge for the differently-abled but better planning from the civic body can make life much easier.
Commute Inaccessible public transport: Difficult and expensive travel for differently-abled August 9, 2023 Sherine Raj Neetu’s journey shows the lengths to which differently-abled individuals must go to navigate a city designed without their needs in mind.
Civic Risk of collapsing increases for dilapidated buildings in heavy Mumbai rains August 7, 2023 Sherine Raj Mumbai rains cause numerous building collapses. With 100+ cases recorded this year, people living in old structures and informal settlements are at risk.
