CREDAI-MCHI to Host Second Redevelopment Ease Expo

In a city where nearly half the population resides in ageing or crumbling buildings, Mumbai’s redevelopment dialogue is taking a decisive leap forward. The city’s leading real estate body, CREDAI-MCHI, is set to host the second edition of its flagship Ease of Doing Redevelopment (EODR 2.0) Exhibition on April 12, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre.

The event is poised to become one of the largest public-oriented platforms for housing societies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), offering them direct access to developers, urban planners, legal advisors, and government officials. Following the success of its inaugural edition which drew participation from over 2,000 housing societies EODR 2.0 is expected to welcome more than 5,000 societies seeking clarity and guidance in their redevelopment journeys. The event is being held at a time when redevelopment is no longer viewed as a luxury, but as an urgent civic necessity, particularly in the context of sustainable urban regeneration, structural safety, and inclusive housing.

Backed by critical public bodies such as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), this year’s expo will offer societies a consolidated space to understand every facet of redevelopment—from legal frameworks and architectural planning to project financing and timelines. According to CREDAI-MCHI officials, the objective of EODR 2.0 goes beyond mere promotion. The exhibition is a response to the overwhelming confusion, mistrust, and misinformation that many cooperative housing societies encounter when navigating redevelopment. Organisers emphasised that EODR 2.0 is designed to be a transparent, knowledge-rich forum that simplifies a highly complex ecosystem and helps societies make informed decisions that balance community welfare, long-term durability, and environmental responsibility.

What makes this edition significant is its stronger emphasis on execution, inclusivity, and sustainability. Attendees will benefit from interactive panel discussions, live developer-society consultations, and a host of expert-led sessions tailored to explain nuanced aspects of the process, including RERA compliance, financial risk mitigation, green building certification, and zero-displacement strategies. Real estate experts associated with the expo underscored that redevelopment is now an intrinsic part of Mumbai’s future-proofing strategy. With the city’s stock of 30 to 50-year-old buildings growing increasingly unsafe, timely redevelopment not only safeguards lives but also paves the way for more eco-conscious and equitable living spaces. EODR 2.0, they said, serves as a critical enabler in that transformation.

Society representatives attending the event will also be introduced to the latest innovations in green architecture, energy-efficient design, and net-zero building techniques—solutions that are aligned with the broader climate resilience goals of Mumbai and the state government. Furthermore, the expo aims to promote gender-neutral housing design standards, inclusive community planning, and equitable redevelopment models that place residents’ rights at the centre. The day-long event will run from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM and is open to all cooperative housing societies, resident associations, and redevelopment committees seeking structured and accountable paths forward. The organisers reiterated that EODR 2.0 is not a sales fair but a civic interface that brings all stakeholders—government, industry, and citizens—into a shared space of dialogue and action.

As urban planners and policymakers continue to grapple with the pressures of densification, ageing infrastructure, and climate risks, events like EODR 2.0 are fast becoming critical platforms for public-private collaboration. By enabling transparent access to legal counsel, design experts, and financial institutions under one roof, the expo sets a new precedent for how Indian cities can approach housing reform at scale—ethically, efficiently, and sustainably.

In a megacity on the cusp of transformative change, the second edition of CREDAI-MCHI’s redevelopment expo offers more than information—it offers agency to the very citizens who live in and shape Mumbai’s future.

CREDAI-MCHI to Host Second Redevelopment Ease Expo