But central Mumbai s Worli-Lower Parel corridor, once home to millhands at the now-mothballed factories of mid-19th century vintage, has lately emerged as the hotspot for the well-travelled global manager. And, new luxury projects, especially large gated communities such as Lodha World Towers, Raheja Vivarea, Indiabulls BLU Estate, Beau Monde and Planet Godrej, challenge the pecking order of plush addresses for expats, influential personalities and business leaders.
There are 29 public parking areas in Mumbai. Out of the 10 that the BMC has identified, four are in the city area, five in western suburbs and one in eastern suburbs.
The monorail was envisaged as a lightweight transport system. Planners believed that its manoeuvrability and nimbleness to navigate tight turns and narrow corridors would make it ideal for urban congested corridors of Mumbai.