Health Why flawed planning may have a role in annual outbreak of diseases in Mumbai January 27, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar Mumbai is troubled by certain diseases in high numbers every year. Can better urban planning ensure good health for Mumbaikars?
Infrastructure How Mumbai has changed: An interview with veteran urban planner Shirish Patel January 26, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar and Sabah Virani From housing to commute, and specific projects such as the Coastal Road, Patel shares his thoughts on developments in Mumbai through the years.
Infrastructure Explainer: Dharavi redevelopment — What lies ahead January 9, 2023 Sabah Virani With the Dharavi redevelopment project in full swing, where do residents, businesses and livelihoods stand in the drive towards profit?
Governance Can the Navi Mumbai Development Plan 2018-38 pave the way for more inclusive housing? November 28, 2022 Marina Joseph, Dulari Parmar, Sujit Nikalje and Raju Vanjare This looks at how slums have been invisibilised and the need for their inclusion in the draft Development Plan for Navi Mumbai.
Governance Why ‘affordable housing’ is just a myth in Mumbai today September 19, 2022 Hussain Indorewala Land meant for public use has been turned into commercially exploitable properties in the city instead of constructing affordable housing.
Infrastructure 27 years on, Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has failed to deliver August 31, 2022 Hepzi Anthony Despite the schemes of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the dreams of making Mumbai slum free and ensuring permanent housing for all has failed.
Infrastructure How tactical urbanism is transforming Mumbai, bit by bit June 27, 2022 Sabah Virani With a series of small low-cost changes to the urbanscape, the BMC’s tactical urbanism drive seeks to improve the experience of life in the city.
Governance What is the way forward for the planning of open spaces in Mumbai? March 3, 2022 Berjis Driver Given the lack of open spaces in Mumbai, urban planner Berjis Driver explains three focus areas that need to be addressed in our development plans.
Infrastructure The state of urban planning in Mumbai: A discussion February 1, 2022 Radha Puranik A webinar hosted by Citizen Matters discussed the state of urban planning in Mumbai by analysing different areas like environment and infrastructure.