Infrastructure

Mumbai’s mill lands were to be equitably divided into open space, affordable housing and commercial use. The drive for profit has taken precedence.

Over 75,000 lifts are installed across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) but is their maintenance taken care of frequently?

News of fatalities in lift accidents is all too common in Mumbai, claiming lives of all ages. Their deaths could have been avoided.

Some of the transportation infrastructure in Mumbai expected in 2023 include the Trans-Harbour Link, metro lines 2A, 7 and 3, and the coastal road.

Generations who have lived in the 160 sq ft tenements look forward to living in 500 sq ft spaces, but planners are sceptical about the outcome.

From housing to commute, and specific projects such as the Coastal Road, Patel shares his thoughts on developments in Mumbai through the years.

What does urban planning mean for Mumbai? And how much of a say do the people of Mumbai have in how their city is built?

With the Dharavi redevelopment project in full swing, where do residents, businesses and livelihoods stand in the drive towards profit?

The dried fish market of Andheri might be the oldest, but its inhabitants, the Kolis, are fighting to stand their ground amidst rapid development.

Despite promises to shift them, victims of a landslide still remain in Mahul. The long commute and polluted environment are theirs to bear.

A deep dive into the planning processes behind skywalks, reasons for low footfall and the need to meet new challenges as new metro lines are built.

As opposition to new skywalks rises, planners contemplate phasing out skywalks. Should Mumbai do away with skywalks altogether?