Mumbai's Redevelopment Rush Becoming A 'Drug' As Towers Rise But Roads Remain Narrow, Experts Warn
Mumbai: Mumbai and its metropolitan region (MMR) are paying a growing ecological and social price for relentless urban expansion, driven by high-rise redevelopment, a liberal Floor Space Index (FSI) regime and data centres, experts warn. At the seminar “Towering Crisis: The City We Are Rebuilding”, held at Mumbai Press Club on Thursday, the speakers called for a rethink of the development model…
Mumbai and its surrounding areas are facing an escalating ecological and social crisis due to unchecked urban development, according to experts. A seminar titled "Towering Crisis: The City We Are Rebuilding" highlighted the dangers of unrestrained redevelopment and the strain it puts on infrastructure, water resources, and open spaces.
Gurbir Singh, a veteran journalist and founding member of Nivara Hakk, warned that the constant pursuit of higher buildings is akin to a drug addiction, as land becomes scarce while roads remain unchanged in width. Debi Goenka, Executive Trustee of Conservation Action Trust, criticized the development model for disregarding the city's ecological limits and benefiting only a few builders and politicians.
The Metropolitan Region of Mumbai (MMR) extends into neighboring districts, exacerbating the problem. Experts emphasized the need for citizens to understand the planning frameworks governing urban development and for better coordination among agencies to address the city's challenges.
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