Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious land monetisation exercises in recent years, preparing to auction a 10.43-acre parcel in Dwarka’s Sector 22 for a fully integrated mixed-use complex. The site is expected to accommodate a luxury mall, premium office space and high-end residential units, marking the first time the agency is permitting all three typologies within a single development framework. The move signals DDA’s broader shift towards shaping denser, transit-linked and financially resilient neighbourhoods.
According to officials, the land will be allotted for a 55-year licence period to a private developer responsible for designing, financing, building, operating and eventually transferring the asset back to the authority. While the minimum reserve price has been set at ₹25 crore, internal estimates suggest the strategic location and mixed-use mandate could fetch significantly higher bids. Applications closed earlier this week, and the authority is aiming to conduct the e-auction within the month.A senior official said the land parcel falls within the influence zone of Dwarka’s transit-oriented development (TOD) corridor a key element of the city’s evolving mobility and planning strategy. TOD encourages high-density, mixed-use projects around mass transit networks to reduce private vehicle dependence, improve last-mile connectivity and expand access to employment centres. “This project is part of our shift towards integrated urban districts that support walkability, economic activity and long-term sustainability,” the official said.
Project guidelines require that at least 50% of the permissible floor area ratio (FAR) be allocated to commercial development, including retail and office functions. A further 30% FAR must be devoted to premium residential units such as serviced apartments or guest accommodations. The remaining area is reserved for public amenities including medical centres or skill-training institutes. With an overall FAR cap of 300 and ground coverage restricted to 50%, the site is expected to evolve into a vertical, high-density urban cluster consistent with the draft Delhi Master Plan’s efforts to curb sprawl and promote compact growth.
Urban planners say such mixed-use formats can generate inclusive economic opportunities if supported by strong public infrastructure. “Projects like this can bring jobs closer to homes, reduce long commutes and stimulate local economies but only if the public realm prioritises accessibility, green mobility and equitable service delivery,” an urban development expert noted.
