dharavi solutions

Question 1

dharavi redevelopment project

Answer 1

relocation of residents to reduce overcrowding
+ feasible plan with bids from 3 companies
move into high rise - spatial zoning
1995 - 2021 saw success with people moved to well functioning apartments
- 1995 - 2021 only 2067 projects completed
people do not want to move due to $1 bn annual turnover of informal industries
loss of community spirit
length of time (10-12 yrs)

Overall, plan looked good but realisation that it was not feasible

Question 2

Dharavi Sudvidha centre

Answer 2

Toilet blocks to reduce sanitation issues
+ one of the largest blocks in the country, catering to over 50000 annually
handwashing to prevent spread of disease
cleaned hourly
secure
save 6.5 litres water annually
- few built so only certain areas affected

Overall, extremely successful but on a small scale

Question 3

WaterWalla

Answer 3

helps people on slums het access to safe water
+ increase access to clean water by providing purification products
range of prices to allow access for poor
- many people have low salaries and even cheapest products may be too expensive

Overall, gives people access to water but expensive