Galaxy Blues KR Puram, Bangalore

Bengaluru's Ancient Stormwater Network: A Solution to Flooding if Preserved

Bengaluru's five-century-old stormwater drain network (Rajakaluve) remains a viable solution for flood prevention, provided encroachments and fragmentation are addressed. The historical network, designed to link the city's tanks, is currently being narrowed by urban development, leading to waterlogging.

During Q2'2026, average property prices for Galaxy Blues moved from ₹ 7,450/sqft to ₹ 7,750/sqft, reflecting a 4.03% rise.

Bengaluru's ORR to undergo concretisation, commuters brace for a year of traffic disruption

The main carriageway of Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) tech corridor will be dug up and replaced with concrete roads in a Rs 378-crore redevelopment project. The 17.1km stretch from Silk Board Junction to KR Puram is expected to cause significant disruption for at least a year, impacting over eight lakh employees commuting daily.

Bengaluru's IT Corridor to Undergo White-Topping (Concrete) for Enhanced Durability

Bengaluru is shifting its road infrastructure strategy by opting for white-topping (concrete paving) on key IT corridor roads, including a 17.1 km stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Silk Board Junction and K.R. Pura Metro Station. This Rs 368-crore project aims to replace traditional asphalt with more durable concrete surfaces, expected to last 25-30 years.

During Q1'2026, average property prices for Galaxy Blues moved from ₹ 6,450/sqft to ₹ 7,450/sqft, reflecting a 15.50% rise.