NAGAR filed a public interest litigation challenging the installation of 4G telecom towers in Mumbai’s public open spaces, arguing that Recreation Grounds and Playgrounds must remain free from non-permissible infrastructure. On 20 July 2015, the Bombay High Court granted an interim stay, directing the State of Maharashtra and other respondents not to issue any further […]
Following the Supreme Court’s directions in Yash Developers vs. Harihar Krupa CHS (Civil Appeal No. 8127 of 2024), the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court constituted a special Bench to examine the implementation of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971, and ensure accountability in slum redevelopment across the State. NAGAR filed an Interim Application […]
In 2013, CitiSpace, a constituent of NAGAR, undertook a physical survey of more than 1,068 Reserved Open Spaces identified in Greater Mumbai’s 1991 Development Plan. The survey documented multiple site features using a standardised format outlined in the introduction to the compiled publication, Breathing Space. The aim was to place this information in the public […]
NAGAR, in collaboration with the Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI), initiated a project to map and develop a management strategy for public open spaces in Greater Mumbai through ground surveys, policy analysis, and the use of digital tools for data management. The data was organised using a GIS-based toolkit, and the project mapped and documented […]
NAGAR, along with the Save Rani Bagh Botanical Garden Foundation and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), proudly presents a free, interactive App that lets you explore and discover the hidden gems of Mumbai’s only heritage botanical garden and zoo, Rani Bagh. Since 1862, this cherished green oasis has welcomed citizens as the island city’s largest […]
An interactive mobile app developed with the Save Rani Bagh Foundation to enhance visitor experience and natural heritage awareness.
A data-driven initiative to document, map, and strengthen the management of Mumbai’s public open spaces.
A joint NAGAR + UDRI study of Development Plan (DP) demarcated spaces in two of the city’s densest wards: P-North (Malad) and K-West (Andheri West) reveals a stark reality: only 30% of public open spaces are truly accessible. Why? Over 50% of open space sites remain stuck in acquisition Many existing open spaces are locked […]
In this Citizen Matters article, NAGAR raises strong objections to the BMC’s draft open-spaces policy, questioning the logic of handing over public parks and playgrounds to private entities. The piece highlights how such a move could restrict access for ordinary citizens, especially in a densely populated city that badly needs its green lungs preserved. Read […]
