Mumbai's high-rise redevelopment raises ecological concerns; Experts warn of water crisis, congestion

Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) Mumbai's rapid urban expansion, driven by high-rise redevelopment and liberal Floor Space Index (FSI) norms, is putting increasing pressure on the city's water resources, open spaces and civic infrastructure, environmentalists and urban planning experts warned at a seminar here. Speakers at a discussion titled "Towering Crisis: The City We Are Rebuilding", organised by NatConnect Foundation in association with the Mumbai Press Club on Thursday, called for a review of the existing development model to ensure that urban growth remains within ecological limits. The discussion focused on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), which extends into neighbouring districts…