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Reconditioning Dharavi: A Toolkit of Strategies for Incremental Development
Title
Reconditioning Dharavi: A Toolkit of Strategies for Incremental Development
Creator
Bhogle, Saylee Deepak
Date
2022
Description
The 2003 Global Report on Human Settlements (Un-Habitat, 2003) defines a "slum" as a densely populated metropolitan area that is distinguished...
Show moreThe 2003 Global Report on Human Settlements (Un-Habitat, 2003) defines a "slum" as a densely populated metropolitan area that is distinguished by a variety of low-income settlements, subpar housing, and squalor. Dharavi, on the other hand, is far more than a "slum." In the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi is an economically prosperous and socially active informal town. Mumbai is a thriving metropolis with many different realities and patterns, even though it appears to be a slum filled with squatters. However, the region has recently become a hub for informal settlements and urban problems associated with poor hygiene in developing countries. People’s misconceptions about Dharavi stem from a failure to recognize its social capital and economic power: the area encompasses a variety of economic networks, production types, income levels, land tenure arrangements, and religious activities and festivities. Dharavi is made up of 85 separate groups with a strong feeling of belonging and high expectations for stability and improved economic position and living standards. It is also clear that these folks are capable of building and enhancing their shelter if they have the resources to do so. To develop all these qualities, Dharavi's Social Capital must be recognized and promoted as an asset to the city of Mumbai. A community such as Dharavi requires ‘urban acupuncture’; where mediation of the littlest kind will have the greatest effect. Dharavi, like any other "Informal" city, requires rigorous examination to be fully comprehended. It is a unique location where a large flood of migrants has managed to build jobs and their city. My underlying attitude to this location is a conflicting desire to save and replace it. The desire to save is linked to the aesthetic of informality as well as the intense sociality, diversity, and production of the streets and lanes - a fascinating and diversified urban ensemble. The desire to eliminate stems from hopeless states of sterilization, ventilation, light, open space, and congested areas. As a result, a reliable strategy for combining the two methodologies and locating a functioning arrangement should be developed. The government has been trying to redevelop this area for the past 50 years but hasn’t been successful in doing so. In contrast to the existing redevelopment plan, which promotes uniform top-down development, my concept anticipates techniques for progressive self-development, including "bottom-up" finance models and architectural approaches. After identifying various patterns and carefully examining behavior patterns, production systems, and existing community facilities, a toolkit of methods can be built that can be used in various places and "outboxes." The simple homogeneity of solutions for Dharavi's changing conditions has been avoided. Dharavi's current identity and "mixed-use" paradigm have been respected, with Home recognized as an instrument of production. The proposed design has been tested for various environmental factors using different tools for natural lighting and ventilation. The outdoor areas are also analyzed for thermal comfort since a lot of social activities take place in these areas. Communal areas have been designed to accommodate micro infrastructure systems while also increasing productivity. As a result, a system of self-development triggers has been created that can improve present conditions while also supporting the community's need for stability. Simultaneously, by focusing on property ownership as an economic driver, the proposed approach can provide a type of "social mobility" for Dharavi's residents.
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