{
  "id": 6942931,
  "title": "Floor Area Ratio explained: Why does it matter as Delhi grapples with building collapses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/floor-area-ratio-explained-why-does-it-matter-as-delhi-grapples-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T09:13:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/floor-area-ratio-explained-why-does-it-matter-as-delhi-grapples-with-old-building-collapses/articleshow/134120329.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The recent building collapse in Delhi serves as a pivotal moment for the city's Master Plan aimed at redevelopment. This new approach proposes an increase in the Floor Area Ratio for older buildings, to replace dilapidated structures. By allowing greater construction on existing lots, this strategy seeks to address land shortages while enhancing urban infrastructure in Indian cities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}