BDA’s Massive Land Purchase Revealed — See the New Residential Projects in Bangalore

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Synopsis– Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is driving an over 18,000 acres land acquisitions in 2025 to create large-scale residential hubs, including Swift City in Sarjapur, KWIN City in North Bangalore, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, and six new layouts along Peripheral Ring Road-2. These projects aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and housing supply, which would result in shaping Bengaluru’s future urban landscape.

Bangalore’s everlasting urban growth has been guided by the decisive actions of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). In 2025, BDA has throttled with some of the largest land acquisitions in its history, aiming to create world-class residential hubs on the city’s expanding periphery. In this article, we have done a comprehensive study of major land acquisition projects by BDA.

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1. Sarjapur Tech-park Route and the Swift City: 1,050 Acres

Sarjapur Road is Bengaluru’s IT corridor, and still remains as a hotspot for property investment and residential living. Lately, BDA has designated 1,050 acres along the tech-park route for a new residential layout, known as the “Swift City”, which is going to be located near the Sarjapur Road. This expansion serves both the IT workforce and families trying to seek proximity to top schools, hospitals, and business parks.

Highlights:

Prime Location: Being close to major IT parks, Outer Ring Road, and metro extensions, ideal for tech professionals and urban families.
Plot Demand: High demand due to BDA-approved plots being offered with legal clarity, signifying its appreciation potential.
Lifestyle Upgrades: Villa plots have become increasingly popular, due to its amenities guaranteeing a modern and serene living environment.

2. KWIN City: 1,500 Acres between Doddaballapur and Dobbspet

The Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation (KWIN) City project is BDA’s flagship smart city venture, which is coming up in North Bangalore. KWIN City stretches between Doddaballapur and Dobbspet over the 1,500 acres stretch of land, with the total planning envelope reaching up to 5,800 acres as per the recent government announcements.

Project Features:

Strategic Connectivity: Located 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport and is linked by expressways for now, and will also be liked by metroline in the future.
Investment Magnet: Projected to attract investments of Rs. 40,000crore and generate up to 80,000 new jobs across tech, health, and education sectors.
Residential Demand: Land prices start at Rs. 2,500/sq ft., with expected annual appreciation of 12-20%, making it a top destination for both homebuyers and as wells as investors.
PPP Model: Developed in partnership with global institutions and private players, focusing on sustainable urban design.

3. Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout(NPKL): 9,000 Acres (Approximately)

The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout is BDA’s landmark west Bengaluru residential project, with land acquisition planned to reach about 9,000 acres, one of the largest in the city’s history.

Latest Developments:

Phased Acquisition: BDA recently initiated a fresh round of land acquisition, extending the layout over 5,755 more acres, in addition to its earlier notifications.
Challenges: Despite forming 29,000 plus sites, infrastructure lags with incomplete amenities. Recent initiatives, such as the SkyDeck project, promised developments, followed by connectivity as well.
Legal and Social Factors: Site owners face delays and compensation issues, typical in BDA processes. Still, strategic location between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road underpins future real estate prospects.

4. Six New BDA Layouts along Peripheral Ring Road-2 Corridor: 6,217 Acres

In early August 2025, BDA secured government approval to acquire 6,217 acres for six new residential layouts alongside the Peripheral Ring Road 2 (PRR 2) corridor, which is planned to be a transformative infrastructure zone which will encircle southern and western Bengaluru.

Project Insights:

Location Spread: The layouts will span 22 villages between Hosur Road and Mysore Road, including BM Kaval, Kaggalipura, and Hullahalli.
Purpose: To compensate land losers affected by the ring road construction and provide a planned residential site, with the largest single layout covering on Kanakapura Road with over 4,200 acres of land.
Environmental and Social Impact: Concerns raised about layouts cutting through wildlife corridors and green spaces, which made BDA to promise mitigation (whenever possible), and compliance with environmental norms.
Financing: BDA is raising Rs. 27,000crore in debt to fund PRR projects, exploring innovative compensation models in order to developed plots for land-losers, betterment fees, and premium FAR for developers.

Why These Land Acquisitions Matter

BDA’s Mission: To proactively shape Bangalore’s residential future, balancing explosive urban population growth with smart planning.
Economic Impact: New layouts and smart cities are set to boost Bangalore’s GDP, create tens of thousands of jobs, and cater to aspiring homeowners with legal, high-appreciation plots.
Urban Dynamics: Enhanced connectivity (Peripheral Ring Road, upcoming metro links), improved amenities, and planned green spaces signal a new era for investing in Bangalore real estate.

Conclusion

With over 18,000 acres freshly sorted for housing under the BDA’s stewardship, Bangalore is set to achieve sustainability with planned residential expansion. While challenges in acquisition, compensation, and infrastructure still remain, the forward momentum in the Bengaluru real estate market could promise new opportunities for home seekers, investors, and the city in general as well. And If you’re one of them who is planning to invest in the Bengaluru real estate market or are trying to seek a home here, in one of India’s fastest-growing cities, then now is the time to watch for the BDA developments, especially in Sarjapur, North Bangalore (KWIN City), and the upcoming layouts alongside the Peripheral Ring Road-2.