Reports & Papers

September 29, 2026
Parking Regulations

Parking Regulations and Housing Affordability: A Comparative Review of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh 

This paper examines the off-street parking regulations governing residential development in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and assesses their implications for housing affordability. The three states adopt distinct regulatory approaches. Kerala, under the Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 2019, and […]
December 16, 2025

Deregulating Building and Fire Rules for Improving Supply and Affordability of Urban Poor Housing in India

Context India is projected to face an affordable housing deficit of 31.2 million units by 2030, with rural migrants and low-income urban households disproportionately affected. While land scarcity, rising input costs, and rapid urbanisation are widely acknowledged drivers of this […]