Monday, June 15, 2026

Mumbai's Changing Skyline

Mumbai’s Skyline Is Soaring. So Is the Pressure on Housing
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-04-17/mumbai-s-skyline-rises-as-residents-and-bankers-jostle-for-space
As global businesses pour into India’s financial capital, millions of low-income residents face redevelopment deals that will determine whether they can stay. 

Related:
Livable Cities Are the Key to India’s Growth
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/how-india-can-build-livable-cities-by-shishir-gupta-et-al-2026-05
India is urbanizing rapidly, but poor public services, weak local governance, and unregulated sprawl are impeding productivity growth. The solution lies in reforms that empower local governments, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen coordination of city planning and infrastructure development.