Mumbai: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is making headlines with its latest Goregaon project, not only for introducing amenities like a swimming pool and gym but also for facing an unexpected parking dilemma.
This development marks MHADA’s foray into the luxury housing segment, yet it is encountering issues that highlight the complexities of urban planning. The project, comprising 332 residences in a 39-storey high-rise, includes 105 three-bedroom flats targeted at the high-income group (HIG) and 227 two-bedroom units aimed at the middle-income group (MIG). Despite incorporating a multi-level car park, the parking allocation is proving problematic.
Sources indicate that the parking facility will be insufficient to accommodate all residents, with only partial allocation guaranteed. Official statements from MHADA reveal that while the authority will provide parking spaces, the distribution will ultimately be managed by the housing society once formed. This suggests that while three-bedroom unit owners are likely to secure parking, only about half of the two-bedroom unit residents may receive a spot. Such situations often lead cooperative housing societies to resort to a lottery system to fairly distribute the available parking spaces.
This project is notable for MHADA as it introduces recreational amenities such as a swimming pool and gym, a first for the agency’s developments. The Goregaon project is part of a larger initiative involving over 2,000 homes set to be made available through an upcoming lottery. Alongside Goregaon, MHADA is developing projects in Powai, Dindoshi, Vikhroli, and Antop Hill at Wadala. The lottery for these homes is anticipated to take place in September, with an official advertisement detailing the application process expected within the week.
The homes will cater primarily to the lower-income group (LIG), middle-income group (MIG), and economically weaker sections (EWS), with a few units designated for the HIG. Prices are expected to range from approximately INR 30 lakh for EWS homes to over INR 1 crore for three-bedroom units.
