Citigroup-backed Golden gate properties plans to invest close to Rs.2,000 crore over two years in affordable housing projects, a senior official said. The projects will be funded primarily through customer sales, apart from banks loans to the tune of Rs.500 and equity, Golden Gate managing director K Pratap said. The Bangalore-based developer on Thursday announced plans to start construction on four township projects in Bangalore and Hyderabad, all grouped under the brand name Commune. A Significant portion of each development will comprise low-cost housing units with an area of 995-1122 sq. ft.

Courtesy: - ET Realty dtd:- 29th August 2008