Gautam Adani’s game-changing plan to revamp Mumbai’s Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, is set to emulate Singapore’s urban landscape, as reported by TV9. The Adani Group has initiated the monumental task of redevelopment, enlisting global expertise from firms like Sasaki, Buro Happold, and architect Hafeez Contractor to spearhead the transformation.
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Revolutionizing Urban Living
The project aims to revolutionize urban living conditions, setting a precedent for future slum redevelopment endeavors. It promises a paradigm shift in the lives of thousands by upgrading working conditions, residential spaces, and sanitation.
Unprecedented Transformation: What Dharavi Can Expect
The makeover promises houses with ample natural light and ventilation, streamlined waste management, expanded commercial spaces, and upgraded shops for Dharavi’s residents.
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Addressing Challenges: Rethinking Space and Infrastructure
Challenges abound in accommodating numerous small-scale industries like pottery, leather, and jewelry within Dharavi. The focus is on allocating dedicated spaces for production and business activities while optimizing the shopping experience. Waterproofing toilets and implementing robust waste disposal systems are key infrastructural challenges.
Preserving Identity: Balancing Transformation with Heritage
While aiming for a significant overhaul, there’s no immediate plan to rename Dharavi post-redevelopment. The focus remains on uplifting residents’ quality of life while drawing inspiration from Singapore’s transformation from a similar state in the 1960s.
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Dharavi as a Global Showcase
Adani Group’s vision transcends mere local impact, aiming to make Dharavi a global benchmark, benefiting residents, builders, and Mumbai as a whole. The completion of this project is poised to make Dharavi a global showcase, setting new standards for urban rejuvenation worldwide.
With over 8.5 lakh inhabitants and a population density ranking sixth globally, Dharavi hosts a diverse populace from various Indian states and accommodates over 6,000 small and medium enterprises, reflecting its vibrant economic landscape.
