Why urban transformation is important
01/26/21 • 27 min
India’s urban population is increasing exponentially, with more than 33% of India’s 1.3 billion people now living in cities. It’s only a matter of time before a majority of Indians are city dwellers. However, urban infrastructure is not keeping pace. As a result, the quality of life is plummeting.
, chief architect of the much-talked-about Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment in Mumbai, talks to All Indian Matters about the challenges before urban transformation in India and potential solutions.Qutub Mandviwala
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India’s urban population is increasing exponentially, with more than 33% of India’s 1.3 billion people now living in cities. It’s only a matter of time before a majority of Indians are city dwellers. However, urban infrastructure is not keeping pace. As a result, the quality of life is plummeting.
, chief architect of the much-talked-about Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment in Mumbai, talks to All Indian Matters about the challenges before urban transformation in India and potential solutions.Qutub Mandviwala
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