urbz Paris has started a creative participatory inquiry, aimed at discovering and narrating spontaneous spaces of sociability in neighborhoods through the eyes of their users.

Part 2

Dharavi is a homegrown neighborhood, its development occurred without a master plan or construction law, emerging from the inhabitants' needs. Built structures and open spaces come in many shapes in…

urbz has started initiatives in Europe, that combine ethnographic participation with visual storytelling to accompany, facilitate, or initiate urban planning, heritage, and transformation projects.

We sat with Arun, who runs Arunodaya (a rehabilitation center) to discuss his work and past. 

A conflicting conversation with Ankush and Sultaan, both residents of Dharavi.   

An afternoon with Abbas Bhai's hypnotic wheel. 

Aatma Devi is working towards her goal of creating an equitable world for women. 

Pushpa has been living in Dharavi since she was born. Our day starts with her bright smile as she sells pulses right outside the urbz office. We recently had a little chat with her.

This article presents the Koliwada in Dharavi through the evolution of its built and natural environment, tracing the Koli's fight for their land, how the community is leading the development of…