The Bombay High Court has pulled up the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) for permitting the redevelopment of 33 acres of prime government land at Colaba – Cuffe Parade, warning that such “largesse” to slum dwellers and private developers cannot come at the cost of public interest.
Maintaining facilities and ensuring preparedness in safety measures can enhance resale values
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is doing a remarkable job by providing 4,000 million litres of water daily to Mumbaikars. Water is transported from sources as far away as 175 kms and supplied through 5,500 kms of distribution lines. The FPJ starts a series of articles focussing on the good work being done by public bodies.
Toyota has begun demonstration trials at its experimental city project known as Woven City on September 25th, with several employee households moving in to test how AI and autonomous driving technologies can be integrated into everyday life.
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
Green activist Zoru Bathena is more sceptical, “Suburban trains between Dadar and Churchgate are no longer jampacked as before as offices have shifted to the suburbs. This line will mostly serve AC train commuters, first-class passengers, or car owners. South Mumbai already has multiple transport options, and Metro 3 will simply add to them.”
