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Aug. 13 | Vol. IV Issue 8 (i) | Published Fortnightly | To Advertise: 9820783686
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Reaching for the sky?
Bandra seems to be broadening; it isn’t a quaint little suburb anymore, where every lane boasted of bungalows, beautifully landscaped with bright sunlight glistening from the tree tops. Now, if you drive through the little lanes in Bandra, you're only cursing at fellow drivers for breaking one-ways or complaining about why that narrow lane hasn't been turned into a one-way yet! The reason for so much traffic is the obvious charm and appeal that Bandra has, which is also the reason why its real estate value is sky rocketing. With its enticing coastline and perfectly paved promenade (well most of the year at least) that allows you a far more attractive neighbourhood than in the interiors of our city. With doggie parks and kiddie parks galore; movie cinemas and restaurants offering the widest array of cuisines, shopping, wellness and fitness centers etc. that all seem to be mushrooming everywhere! Our little Bandra-burb has it all. Its newest addition, not necessarily welcomed by all, but none the less has become a very prominent part of Bandra, as are the multitude of high rises cropping up around every other corner, just down the road from your cousin's house. Growing up, the only high rise around at the time, which was known as the tallest building was Chand Terraces on St. Andrews Road, that became a landmark for everyone situated around it. But this 20-storied
sore thumb won't stick out any longer, as it has competition. Builders and developers are hovering around Bandra, eyeing properties left right and centre, waiting for the opportunity to sweep down and be the first to get dibs on redevelopment sites! And even though it breaks many local hearts, it sadly seems to be the need of the hour. Bandra resident, Yosef Baig, a developer by profession says that ‘Even though Bandra has its charm in the little villas sparsely sprawled all around, the new age villas in Bandra have escalated to new heights and you can now have your very own villa in the sky’. Giving birth to a whole new generation of Bandra-ites (your new neighbours); High rises promise to put thousands of square feet under you and your families stacked one on top of the other, reaching the sky just like a tower of Jenga blocks! Hopefully pumping the economy of this place, creating more domestic jobs and business for the numerous eateries that seem to be buckling under their overheads! So, welcome development into Bandra and please do try the yoghurt in a cone that has replaced the good old 'gola wala' and 'ganna' juice cart! They rightly say if you can't beat them, you might as well join them! Francesca Mascarenhas Pic Courtesy: Justin Forester