Bengaluru’s BDA Is Going Upscale: New Premium Flats with Rooftop Pools Coming Soon!
Get ready, Bengaluru! The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) is making a surprising and bold move into the city’s premium real estate market. For a long time, private builders have dominated the high-end apartment scene, but the BDA is now looking to give them some serious competition.
This shift comes directly from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is keen to change the BDA’s image. He wants to move away from the perception that the authority only builds lower-quality apartments that struggle to find buyers.
Partnering for Luxury: Who’s Building Them?
To jump into the premium segment, the BDA isn’t going it alone. They’ve teamed up with two private construction big players: Hombale Construction & Estates Pvt Ltd and Ramalingam Construction Company. Together, they’re set to build 1,485 brand-new, high-end apartments across three different projects.
These aren’t your typical BDA flats. While the BDA has historically sold homes in the ₹30 lakh to ₹70 lakh range, the new units are expected to be priced between ₹1 crore and ₹1.5 crore each, with estimated construction costs ranging from ₹75 lakh to ₹1.40 crore per flat.
Where Are These New Projects?
- Doddathoguru (Electronic City): Ramalingam Construction Company has secured a massive ₹1,237-crore contract to build 832 flats here.
- Kenchanpura (Kempegowda Layout): Hombale Construction will build 257 flats at a cost of ₹359 crore. This project is particularly exciting as it’s set to feature a rooftop swimming pool on one of its two towers!
- Kalathammanahalli (Shivarama Karanth Layout): Hombale also has a ₹309-crore contract for 396 flats on a five-acre plot.
What Kind of Amenities Can You Expect?
These premium flats are designed to offer a truly luxurious lifestyle. At Kalathammanahalli and Doddathoguru, plans include:
- A clubhouse with a badminton court and squash court
- A swimming pool
- A gym
- A butterfly park and other modern amenities
And, as mentioned, the Kenchanpura project will boast that fancy rooftop swimming pool!
Potential Hurdles Ahead?
Despite the exciting plans, the BDA might face some legal challenges. According to a Deccan Herald report, current BDA rules don’t actually allow them to develop only premium or luxury housing projects. The existing regulations state that the BDA must first create a self-financing housing scheme that caters to all income groups – high, middle, and lower. It remains to be seen how this potential legal hurdle will be addressed.
Regardless, this marks a significant new chapter for the BDA, as it aims to redefine its role in Bengaluru’s competitive real estate landscape and offer more upscale housing options to residents.