Densely populated areas of Pune could go in for a revamp, with cluster development proposed on the lines of such projects planned in Mumbai. With development control rules already amended for Mumbai, it is Pune’s turn next.

Inner areas of Pune that are thickly populated could be developed through the cluster approach where individual plots can be joined and the entire area redeveloped.

A meeting held on October 15 attended by city developers and members of the Urban Development Department (UDD) deliberated on going in for the cluster development model in Pune. Cluster redevelopment is redeveloping an area comprising several buildings rather than individual buildings.

“If it can work in Mumbai, it can work in Pune as well. Especially the inner city areas and many parts of Pune where there are small plots adjacent to each other and where there are age-old constructions, joining the plots of individuals, can help the developer as well as the individual,” said a senior member of the UDD department.

“Most old buildings are located in south and central Mumbai, which has little open space for new buildings to come up. This creates more real estate space in such localities,” said the officer.

A senior officer from the Mantralaya said the cluster approach is more conducive for development as it will also help develop infrastructure in the locality. “The amendment for the development control rules is welcome as areas where old buildings are located can be developed as clusters instead of just redeveloped individual buildings,” he said.

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