While residents may live here and work elsewhere, this neighbourhood also shows a high level of its own economic activities.

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

How the Mumbai Metro line 3 could affect Dharavi.

The mangroves of Mumbai are a metaphor for Dharavi - both have managed to survive and thrive in areas where others cannot, are tolerant of difficult conditions, are extremely productive, have far-reaching influence and provide the foundations for larger ecosystems.

Issue 3 is out now! We open Pandora's box to discover the residents concerns.

Studies, workshops, street exhibition and plans towards making a small square in Dharavi children friendly

As part of the ABCD project, street lighting emerged as an urgent need for the residents of Dharavi Koliwada. A need that was addressed through a year-long collaboration between urbz, the Dharavi Koli Jamat, local electricians and residents. Read about how the process unfolded and what comes next. 

Started after a dynamic collaboration in Mumbai where team Colombia helped construct an office in Mumbai, Bogota announces itself and makes plans for the future.

An architectural and design practice that works with local builders and residents to create projects embedded in neighbourhoods’ cultural and economic fabric.

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