A look into the collective intelligence of Khetwadi’s steel artisans.

In this article, published in The Architectural Review, Matias Echanove and Rahul Srivastava discuss the significance of local builders and contractors in preserving the functionality of the neighbourhood. It takes a simple shift in perspective to uncover the driving forces behind the vibrant growth of homegrown settlements such as Dharavi. 

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. 

This compilation of prose and poetry emerges from the most incredible time I spent in Dharavi working with urbz Mumbai.

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

Some interesting collages from the urbz mashup at Festarch in Italy. 

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