Scenarios about 'Dharavi'
Dharavi is one of Asia's largest informal settlements, located in Mumbai, India, covering approximately 2.1 square kilometers with an estimated population of over one million people. Established in the 1880s during British colonial rule, it evolved from a small fishing village into a complex urban ecosystem with thriving small-scale industries generating an estimated annual economic output of $1 billion. Dharavi represents important themes in alternate history scenarios involving urban development, colonialism, and economic inequality in the Global South.
What If Mumbai Implemented Different Slum Redevelopment Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mumbai adopted comprehensive, community-centered approaches to slum redevelopment, potentially transforming one of Asia's largest megacities into a global model for inclusive urban development.