4,000+ Flats Lined Up In Bengaluru Under BDA's Rs 3,200 Crore Vertical Housing Plan

In a decisive shift away from sprawling plotted layouts, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is turning its focus to vertical housing, rolling out six new residential projects across Bengaluru. Together, these developments will add 4,251 apartments, signalling a major push to strengthen urban housing infrastructure, according to a report by The Times of India.

Spread across Konadasapura, Electronics City, Valagerahalli, Kalathammanahalli and Kenchanapura, the projects, valued at approximately Rs 3,200 crore, will offer configurations ranging from 1BHK to 4BHK. Basic infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems and power supply, is already being developed alongside the housing units.

One of the largest undertakings is the Konadasapura

Phase 1 scheme in Bidarahalli hobli, where 1,928 flats are being built at an estimated cost of Rs 713.5 crore. This includes 480 2BHK units and 1,448 3BHK apartments. Meanwhile, Phase 3 of the same project will see 532 additional units, ranging from 2BHK to 3.5BHK, along with a commercial complex featuring a cinema hall, food court and entertainment zones, pegged at Rs 42.4 crore.

Construction is already underway in several of these projects, with many units expected to be ready by the end of the year. “Under-construction phases are already seeing interest, including from the Army Welfare Housing Board, which has requested 300-400 flats,” TOI quoted a senior BDA official as saying.

The official noted that the move towards apartments is driven by demand-supply dynamics rather than preference alone, explaining that layouts are often oversubscribed. Apartments, he said, allow for more efficient land use and enable authorities to accommodate a larger population within limited space.

The official further added that the broader aim is to manage the city’s rapid population growth in a more sustainable manner.

The authority’s recent performance suggests that the strategy is already yielding results. Of the 13,118 flats completed under 30 housing schemes, at least 10,153 have been allotted. Between August 2025 and February 2026 alone, 575 flats were sold across locations such as Hunnigere, Kommaghatta, Kaniminike and Gunjur.

The improved sales figures are also being attributed to systemic changes. The BDA has reportedly introduced an online allotment system that allows applicants to choose flats directly, improving transparency. The same official remarked that earlier processes lacked public engagement and clarity, which affected buyer confidence. He said the authority has since worked to address these concerns through better communication and outreach campaigns, while also tackling perceptions around construction quality.

Bulk purchases have also contributed to the momentum. Canara Bank, for instance, recently acquired 120 2BHK flats in Kommaghatta and has sought an additional 120 3BHK units in the same complex.

“There is a strong demand for apartments. We have also launched new projects with nearly 4,800 to 5,000 flats, and work has already begun,” BDA chairman NA Haris told TOI. He added that the authority is increasingly aligning its strategy with cities like Mumbai, where vertical development is essential due to limited land availability. Bengaluru is one of the fastest-growing cities, and we see strong prospects in this segment, he said.

Even as apartment construction accelerates, large layout projects continue to progress, albeit at a slower pace. The BDA is expanding K Shivaram Karanth Layout to 11 neighbouring villages and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) to 21 villages.

At NPKL, which spans parts of Yeshwantpur and Kengeri, the authority has already invested Rs 3,811 crore. Out of 3,969 acres marked for acquisition, 2,963 acres have been handed over for development, while the remaining land is yet to be secured. Work is ongoing across 2,771 acres, where over 30,843 sites are being created, along with hundreds of parks, playgrounds and civic amenity spaces.

Similarly, Arkavathy Layout, spread across 567 acres, has seen the formation of 8,286 sites, most of which have already been allotted. Infrastructure work is in advanced stages, with drainage and electrical systems nearing completion. However, residents have pointed out delays in essential services such as water connections and the development of public amenities. Officials maintain that these works are in progress and will be completed soon.