08TH &09TH APRIL 2018

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08TH APRIL 2018 NEWS

FSI NEWS

     

DNA EXCLUSIVE: BMC offers more FSI with conditions

Publication: DNA Date : 08 APRIL 2018
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the proposed Development Control Rules 2034, which will be released soon after the government's consent, has proposed floor space index (FSI)

MHADA  NEWS

     

After BBD Chawls, Mhada to revamp 66 colonies in Mumbai

Publication: HINDUSTAN TIMES Date : 08 APRIL 2018
After the biggest urban renewal project launched through the redevelopment of the BDD (Bombay Development Department) chawls last year, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Developmental Authority (MHADA)  

CITY NEWS

     

Mangrove conservation in Maharashtra gets a fillip, NGO sets aside Rs19.2cr for projects

Publication: HINDUSTAN TIMES Date : 08 APRIL 2018
The Mangrove and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Maharashtra, an autonomous society that assists the state government in coastal marine conservation, has set aside a budget of Rs19.2 crore
     

Back on track? BMC may operate Mumbai’s first cycling route from April 15

Publication: HINDUSTAN TIMES Date : 08 APRIL 2018
Cyclists and fitness enthusiasts will now have a reason to cheer as the much-hyped Sunday cycle track at Marine Drive is likely to be reopened.

09TH APRIL 2018 NEWS

SALT PAN LAND NEWS

     

Affordable housing in Mumbai: MMRDA to redo survey on salt pan lands

Publication: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Date : 09 APRIL 2018
Under the new Wetland Rules, 2017, salt pan lands have been exempted and development activities are allowed there, said a senior MMRDA official
     

MMRDA to survey city’s salt pan lands for housing

Publication: THE ASIAN AGE Date : 09 APRIL 2018
The salt pan lands were initially recognised under the wetlands category, which made it subject to various restrictions.
     

New survey could open up city’s salt pan land for devpt

Publication: TIMES OF INDIA Date : 08 APRIL 2018
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has begun a fresh survey of the city’s salt pan land after its earlier report in 2016 found that only 25 acres could be developed.

REALTY NEWS

     

Real estate developers pull out all stops to reduce debt

Publication: MINT Date : 09 APRIL 2018
Bengaluru:Real estate developers, reeling under a massive burden of debt and dwindling sales, are pulling out all the stops to reduce leverage by raising equity capital, selling land, exiting long-term projects and non-core businesses..
     

Green Buildings - India 2nd after US in sustainable real estate projects

Publication: AFTERNOON Date : 09 APRIL 2018
Although sustainable real estate is still in a nascent stage in the country, India is actually one of the leading counties when it comes to green buildings development
     

Shared Value Business Model To Bring 'Housing for All'

Publication: AFTERNOON Date : 09 APRIL 2018
For most Indians, owning a house goes far beyond the utility and shelter that it provides; it is a matter of pride. Home ownership is a key milestone in life.

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