Bengaluru Skyline Set for Vertical Shift? DK Shivakumar Pushes to Ease Airport Height Caps

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar appealed to the Union Aviation Ministry to ease building height restrictions around Bengaluru's airports.
• Shivakumar highlighted that current limitations stifle urban expansion and cause congestion, seeking parity with other major Indian cities.
• The move is crucial for the upcoming Bengaluru Business Corridor, as height caps deter builders from purchasing Premium FAR.
• Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu committed to reviewing guidelines and consulting with the Defence Ministry for a solution.
• State government is also planning a second international airport, with site selection now resting with Karnataka, aiming for completion before BIAL's non-compete clause expires in 2033.