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Customs House - Continuity and Transformation in Dharavi Koliwada

As part of the ABCD project, we have been busy transforming a historical site in Dharavi Koliwada into a study space. We recount its history and revival. 

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Colonias of Colima
Colima city in Colima State of central-western Mexico is home to disjointed and fragmented homegrown settlements, also known as colonias. In this article, we learn from Tobias Jimenez about the…
Snapshot of the video Homegrown Dharavi
Homegrown Dharavi - Vision for an incremental future
This animation presents what Dharavi could look like if it was allowed to continue develop incrementally. All designs in the video were conceived by contractors living and working in Dharavi, Mumbai…
Big data / Data Mining / Jane jacobs
The kind of data we mine will determine the kind of city we live in
The more diversified a neighbourhood, in terms of its uses, its composition and its physical expressions, the more efficient it is in terms of economic and cultural dynamism. (The Hindu 4/3/2018)
What should a 21st urban village look like?
urban village
Can urban villages ever be planned?
A global trend may be more fantasy than substance. (The Hindu 17/02/2018)
community / india / street
Exporting Indian Urbanism
Not all is worthy of the bin! Our latest column in The Hindu explores features of Indian urbanism that could inspire cities around the world. (The Hindu 24.09.2017)