The coming together of speculation-driven real estate development and the idea of “public space” has produced weird urban species.

Ahmedabad in the race of developing cities of India where inspite large availability of land the property prices are shooting up.

Micro homes which integrate spaces of work and are well connected to the street economy seem to be far more viable on the longer run at all levels.

Street vendors in Dharavi

The number of religious sites in Dharavi is practically infinite. Small shrines and large temples dot the courtyards and roadsides with incredible density.

Walking on Mahatma Gandhi Road seemed like being part of a big never ending real time movie.

In the chaotic, overcrowded and over dynamic environment of Dharavi, space is the main resource. Every inch of space has its use and is exploited to its fullest.

For reasons more than one, Khotachiwadi is across various Bombay newspapers.