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1. REDEVELOPMENT OF
BHENDI BAZAAR,
MUMBAI
Presented By:
Simran Aggarwal
MURP-I (20-22)
FOA, SUPVA

2. OVERVIEW: ╸ Bhendi Bazaar is a market in South
Mumbai.
╸ The bazaar is popular for shopping
namely antique items, hardware items
etc.
╸ The area is set to be redeveloped with
the project being undertaken by Saifee
Burhani Upliftment Trust.
╸ Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust is a not-
for-profit trust that was set up in 2009 to
undertake the redevelopment of one of
India's most vibrant but congested
localities.
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OVERVIEW:
• Bhendi Bazaar is of 16.5 Acres which is divided in to 280 plots.
• It has more than 3500 residential tenants with 1250 shops which totals up to 245
total number of buildings.
• This bazaar is over 125 year old which is crumbling poor infrastructure with
congested streets.

4. NEED FOR
REDEVELOPMENT ╸ The bazaar is over 125-year-old, which is
crumbling under poor infrastructure.
╸ In the past 3 years more than 170 people
have died in 11 incident of building
collapse.
╸ Unsatisfactory living condition for the
tenants. (because of family expansion)
╸ Near to none public space for
recreational purpose.
╸ Illegal construction.
╸ The area lack basic utilities such as
sewage treatments and proper
ventilation.
Existing Scenario Of Bhendi Bazaar
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5. INTENT &
CONTEXT ╸ The redevelopment of Bhendi
Bazaar is done to create more
commercial opportunities while
uplifting the quality of life of the
residents.
╸ The vision for the new era will be
achieved through building efficient
infrastructure with modern
amenities and promoting
sustainable living and creation of
green open spaces.
╸ This project aims to be the model
for future smart cities.
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6. STAKEHOLDERS
╸ This redevelopment project indicates the lack of required
stakeholders engaged in project formulation.
╸ The project was okayed by Maharashtra Housing and Area
Development Authority and Bombay Municipal Corporation.
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7. METHODOLOGY
╸ Started in 2009, original deadline was 2023.
╸ Phase-I:
╶ Sub clusters 1 and 3 completed and tenants from the
location have been shifted.
╸ Phase-2:
╶ Expected to be completed by 2025
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8. METHODOLOGY ADOPTED
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╸ For the execution of work, responsibilities are divided into
different departments and it is controlled by each other
which further helps to maintain the continuity of the work.
╶ Administration
╶ Execution Department
╶ Planning Department
╶ Billing Department
╶ Housing Board, Mumbai
╶ Site Safety Department
╶ Local Governing Body.

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MASTER PLAN

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CONNECTIVITY:
Existing Religious Structures & Reservation Buildings
Sub- Sector Development

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CONNECTIVITY:
Wrap- Around Rehab Apartments
4-5 Acres of Podium Greens
Rehab Retails
3500: Podium Parkings

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CONNECTIVITY:
3200 Rehab Apartments & 1900 Sale Apartments

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REDEVELOPED: BHENDI BAZAAR

14. DURING:
╸ The high priest of the Dawoodi Bohra community. The Bohris
form about 85 per cent of the population of Bhendi Bazaar.
╸ Between 2010 and 2013 the trust built several transit homes.
Most of them near Mazgaon which is about 5 km from Bhendi
Bazaar.
╸ In April, 2011 some 100 families wer also moved to transit colony.
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15. AFTER:
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• Following the design of neighborhood as per the policy issued by Maharashtra
Government in 2009.
• 100- 150 of chauls has been replaced by 17 high storey residential buildings.
• Widest streets up to 20 meters.
• Maximum green areas and proper ventilation.

16. AFTER:
╸ The entire redevelopment is eco-friendly.
╸ The building rise progressively in height from south to north,
thus ensuring that every flat catches the breeze coming from
the sea.
╸ Out of 17 towers, 13 will be used to rehabilitate the current
residents and remaining 4 towers will be put on sale for 1200-
1600 residence.
╸ The ground floor will be commercial with underground parking,
and residential parking will be built on top.
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17. AFTER:
╸ According to a 2012 regulation of the MRTP Act, residential
tenants are supposed to get 35% more area on their existing
total carpet area and commercial tenants are eligible for an
additional 20%.
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18. SWOT Analysis
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STRENGTHS
• Smart Transit:
Commercial Transit
Accomodation
• Sustainale Development
WEAKNESSES
• The saled towers
doesnot help in
generating economy.
• Economic Growth
• Social Gatherings
OPPORTUNITIES
• While construction, the
increase in pollution
percentage.
THREATS

19. Thankyou!
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