As Thane rapidly evolves into a premier residential and commercial hub, CREDAI-MCHI Thane finds itself at the helm of transformative growth. In this exclusive interview, Faiyaz Virani, the newly appointed Hon. Secretary, outlines his vision for the association and the city\u2019s urban future.<\/p>\n
Setting the Strategic Agenda<\/strong> He elaborates that building stronger relationships with government bodies, local authorities, and stakeholders will be key to addressing the concerns of the real estate industry and driving Thane\u2019s growth. At the same time, he stresses the importance of promoting green building technologies and eco-conscious practices that help reduce the environmental footprint of urban development. Internally, his vision includes fostering a sense of community among members by creating networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and meaningful industry dialogues.<\/p>\n Virani believes that consistent engagement is critical. \u201cWe want to make CREDAI-MCHI Thane the benchmark for how a real estate body can positively shape its city,\u201d he affirms. His approach includes organising regular industry meets with government officials and members to openly discuss policy bottlenecks, market opportunities, and growth enablers. In addition, he aims to facilitate sustainability workshops and seminars that will help developers embrace new-age, environmentally responsible construction practices.<\/p>\n Strengthening Civic & Government Relations<\/strong> He intends to advocate for industry-friendly policies, support regulatory reforms, and promote a cooperative model of engagement with civic bodies. His vision is not limited to policy alone. He also plans to foster closer ties with residents\u2019 associations, community stakeholders, and urban advocacy groups to encourage participative urban planning. \u201cThane\u2019s development must be co-owned by all its citizens,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n Bridging the Infrastructure & Policy Gaps<\/strong> In his view, regulatory clarity is just as important. He highlights the need to streamline FSI norms and planning guidelines to align with the city\u2019s infrastructure capacity and environmental goals. Traffic management, flyover projects, and intelligent transport systems are part of his long-term plan to make Thane more liveable and investor-friendly. \u201cA seamless city is the foundation of sustainable growth,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Vision 2030: Thane as a Global City<\/strong> He believes that Thane can lead the way in integrating smart infrastructure and people-centric urban policies. With modern real estate projects, integrated transportation systems, and green city planning, he sees Thane becoming a key contributor to Maharashtra\u2019s $1 trillion economy roadmap. As a real estate body, CREDAI-MCHI Thane under his stewardship will take on a more strategic role\u2014one that bridges the gap between policy and implementation, and between vision and reality.<\/p>\n \u201cBy 2030, we want Thane to be known not just for what it builds\u2014but how responsibly it builds it,\u201d says Virani. \u201cOur goal is to ensure that development in Thane serves all\u2014residents, developers, businesses, and the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As Thane rapidly evolves into a premier residential and commercial hub, CREDAI-MCHI Thane finds itself at the helm of transformative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7005],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature-story"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37908","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=37908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37908\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/37909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=37908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=37908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanacres.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=37908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u201cAs the new Hon. Secretary of CREDAI-MCHI Thane, I am committed to driving a focused and future-oriented agenda. My top three strategic priorities are strengthening government-industry collaboration, advancing sustainable development, and elevating member engagement,\u201d says Virani.<\/p>\n
\nVirani emphasizes that proactive collaboration with local authorities and government bodies is at the heart of his strategy. He believes in establishing structured communication channels to ensure consistent dialogue and swift resolution of industry challenges. These relationships are essential to ensure that the interests of developers and homebuyers are equally addressed while driving systemic change.<\/p>\n
\nVirani identifies infrastructure as both a challenge and an opportunity. He notes that Thane\u2019s pace of expansion demands immediate attention to road network enhancement, better water management systems, and public transport upgrades. With metro connectivity underway and urban density increasing, there\u2019s an urgent need to improve mobility and city resilience.<\/p>\n
\nLooking to the future, Virani\u2019s vision for Thane is aspirational yet grounded in current realities. He imagines Thane as a nationally benchmarked, globally respected city that balances economic progress with ecological responsibility. His approach places equal emphasis on technological infrastructure, inclusive housing, and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n