The fast pace of development, industrialization and urbanization in the latter half of the twentieth century posed tremendous challenges for the town planning community the world over. The concept of globalization made a beginning in Kerala, but with a local face. And Cochin was the first city in Kerala, ‘the God’s Own Country’ to take the plunge.

Cochin started getting influenced by the highs and lows in the global economy mainly because it was the export hub of Kerala. An investigation into the worldwide social relations that linked distant localities with this city reveals that the local happenings in Cochin were shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa.

The urbanization pattern in the highly industrialized societies of the developed countries, who are now reaping the benefits of globalization, came to be emulated in Cochin. Real estate developers in Cochin made a bold foray into building apartment complexes in the space starved urban Cochin. Even though many economists prophesied that such a concept might not work in Kerala, the apartment builders have proved that apartment complexes are here to stay and it is now very popular with the common man.

Most apartment builders in Cochin are experts in creating huge apartment complexes that adheres to quality standards followed globally. The apartment builders in Cochin were one of the first realtors who took steps to obtain the International Standards Organization (ISO) certification for the various apartments and other services on offer. Moreover, the returning Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) started demanding world-class amenities in their hometowns. Due to the sincere efforts of the apartment builders, the housing needs of the businessmen and migrating people has been taken care of and now the Apartments In Cochin boast of world class amenities at affordable prices.