what city is dharavi located in and what is its population?
Mumbai, 1 million
what type of city is mumbai?
a megacity
where do latest arrivals to dharavi settle and what do they think of this?
the very edge, they think it’s right because they’re used to it
dharavi is an informal settlement, what three things has the slum been built without?
-no permissions
-no plan
-no permanent right
describe what the streets are like
-cluttered with rubbish and human waste
-small with shops and stalls
-noisy, dirty, foul
-embryonic city
describe the homes and sleep arrangements
-tiny, narrow homes
-at least 15 people living in one house
-no windows
-all made of wood (fire hazard)
-unsanitary — food is prepared on the floor
what percentage of people are employed in the slum and what types of industries are there?
85%, bakeries, washrooms, barber shops
how many factories are there in dharavi and what are the working conditions?
over 15,000, floor is dirty, crammed, young people, no protection against toxicity
what are dharavi’s toilet system and what are the likely consequences?
small brick buildings with missing floor tiles — large spread of disease
how does dharavi’s recycling area work?
do it by hand on the floor and everything is recylced
what are some of the dangers of sorting recycling?
-no gloves
-no protection from contaminated items
-toxic chemicals released
what is the redevelopment plan for dharavi?
-destroy is and redevelop it
-replacing illegal settlements with larger buildings
why don’t locals of dharavi want to be relocated?
because workers such as potters will be in smaller spaces, and they need big spaces to earn their money
what improvements will people living in the slums want?
-free roaming streets
-cars
-shops on every corner
-clean access to water and sanitation
-green spaces
-waterproof buildings
-toilet blocks
how many people use one toilet?
500
what are the social opportunities in Mumbai?
-greater access to healthcare and education
-electricity is not widely available
-highest internet access in India
-densely populated = strong sense of community
-water access
what are economic opportunities in Mumbai?
-85% employment rate, streets full of shops
-cheap labour and production costs
-80% of plastics recycled (income source)
what is the redevelopment plan?
$2 billion redevelopment plan to build tower blocks to replace existing housing
what are advantages of the redevelopment plan?
-sanitation improved
-reduces disease
-waste collection improved
-council can collect taxes and put money into services for locals
what are the disadvantages of the redevelopment plan?
-don’t have legal rights
-not all guaranteed to relocate
-unable to afford new homes or tax
-smaller accommodation means families are broken up
what is a problem with the redevelopment plan and what is an alternative?
-problem = not suitable for locals, ignore traditional ways of life, does not meet unique needs
-alternative = allow locals to have a say (cheaper and better meets their needs)
what are environmental issues in Mumbai?
-air and water pollution
-traffic congestion
how is air pollution caused?
-vehicle emissions
-industrial activities
-waste burning
how is traffic congestion caused?
-high density of private cars
-compounded by infrastructure projects and limited road space
