Reinventing Dharavi - "Naya Dharavi"
Project : Re-inventing Dharavi: An International Ideas Competition
Year : 2014
Location: Mumbai, India
Site Area: ~214 ha
Awards: Honourable Mention - The Urban Design Research Institute
Naya Dharavi, an award winning entry for the Reinventing Dharavi Competition, is a place that offers a higher standard of living for all the residents whilst ensuring their social networks are retained and their economic livelihood is maintained. It is a Dharavi with the proper infrastructure to build a strong, healthy and sustainable community with an active lifestyle and good quality of life for the people. Our aim is to ensure a cleaner, brighter and dignified future for all the residents of Dharavi while addressing the needs of the community, the city and the country.
Our Main Objectives were to:
• Develop a long-term strategic planning framework for Dharavi as a guide for development
• Ensure Dharavi is a healthy and safe place to work in and continues to create a livelihood for people
• Integrate Dharavi to be more connected with surrounding areas and as an integral part of Mumbai
• Make Dharavi a smart and sustainable community that is socially acceptable, environmentally friendly
• Empower the people of Dharavi to come up with a vision, and build a future together.
*In association with Billion Bricks and Waters Economics