India’s real estate sector is expanding rapidly, but the growth of buildings cannot happen without the right infrastructure. Roads, public transport, water supply, drainage, sewage systems and waste management must develop alongside or even before, large real estate projects.
In my opinion, the infrastructure-first approach highlighted by CREDAI is important for the future of Indian cities. When housing and commercial projects grow faster than infrastructure, cities face serious problems such as traffic congestion, water shortages, flooding, poor connectivity and pressure on public services.
This issue becomes even more important as more people move to cities for jobs and better opportunities. Urban development should therefore focus not only on creating new buildings but also on creating better places to live and work.
Redevelopment can also play an important role. Many older parts of major cities need better roads, transport links, open spaces and public facilities. Redevelopment should be planned together with these infrastructure improvements rather than treated as a separate activity.
For developers, this means looking beyond the project boundary. A successful real estate project should connect well with the wider city and provide residents with easy access to transport, services and essential facilities.
India’s next phase of real estate growth should be measured not simply by how much construction takes place, but by how well that development improves urban life. Strong infrastructure must become the foundation for sustainable real estate growth and better Indian cities.
