2.1.3 An example of how urban planning is improving the quality of life for the urban poor: Dharavi example

Question 1

Redevelopment projects in Dharavi (2p)

Answer 1

• Dharavi Redevelopment project
• Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority

Question 2

Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (2p)

Answer 2

• They propose a $2 billion dollar redevelopment project
• Building 14 story apartments as accommodation for residents of Dharavi who have lived there since 2000

Question 3

Dharavi Redevelopment project (2p)

Answer 3

• Provide a 300 square foot apartment in a block of flats apartment for families who can prove residency since 2000
• Also plan to convert the old social squares in Dharavi into neighbourhood centres

Question 4

Advantages of redevelopment schemes (3p)

Answer 4

Will improve the lives f the urban poor by
- creating decent, permanent structures
- Better sanitation
( this will mean less stress on healthcare clinics and decreased mortality rate)

Question 5

Disadvantages of development schemes (3p)

Answer 5

• Separation of communities
• The housing provided will be densely populated and this won’t be good for community and social interaction
• The Dharavi residents would prefer smaller improvements (eg. drainage) to the existing slums instead of them being completely demolished

Question 6

Developments in Dharavi: (5p)

Answer 6

• The construction of sewage treatment plants and water recycling
• the introduction of street lighting
• solar panels on the roof will generate electricity
• CCTV to improve security
• sewage treatment plants and water recycling