Malleswaram, Bangalore

Bengaluru is set to benefit from a unified GIS platform approved by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This platform will consolidate information on roads, utilities, streetlights, and proposed works, aiming to prevent duplicate roadwork and improve transparency. Citizens will be able to report issues via the system.

The Karnataka government has proposed the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026. The bill seeks to strengthen apartment owners' rights, clearly defining ownership of project land and common areas, establishing responsibilities for apartment associations, and introducing safeguards for ageing buildings, including mandatory structural audits

Experts and residents are raising concerns about the dilution of land-use zoning principles in Bengaluru, leading to commercial activities encroaching on residential areas. This trend is exacerbating traffic congestion, parking shortages, and placing undue strain on water, sewage, and electricity infrastructure.

Members of the Beedhi Badhi Vyaparigala Sangha (street vendors) protested against the state's eviction drive in Bengaluru. This highlights ongoing issues related to urban planning, livelihoods of informal sector workers, and the need for balanced development that considers all stakeholders.

Karnataka Deputy Chief CM D.K. Shivakumar has inaugurated the construction of Bengaluru's ambitious twin tunnel road project connecting Mekhri Circle and Hebbal Junction. The toll-free project is expected to provide long-term relief from the city's chronic traffic congestion.

The long-standing sewage leak at Sankey Tank has reportedly been plugged. This addresses a significant civic issue that likely impacted local sanitation and environmental conditions in the vicinity. The resolution of this problem is expected to improve the local environment and public health.

A community workshop in Malleswaram brought together residents, urban planners, and mobility experts to brainstorm solutions for walkability, parking, street vending, and waste management. The 'Walkable Malleswaram: Reimagining Ward 53' initiative focused on improving public spaces and civic infrastructure.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the supply chain of construction materials, leading to potential delays of three to six months in completing housing projects in Bengaluru. Credai, Karnataka, plans to approach K-RERA seeking extensions under the 'force majeure clause' due to these supply chain disruptions and rising material prices.

Bengaluru has climbed to 8th position globally in the fastest-growing luxury housing markets, experiencing a 9.4% y-o-y price increase. This surge, detailed in Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026, is attributed to India's expanding ultra-wealthy population. Despite a depreciating rupee, rise in prime property prices has reduced the purchasable space for $1 million in Bengaluru to 357 sq. m., a 3.5% decline from the previous year.