How is urban planning improving the quality of life for the urban poor in Mumbai?

Urban planning can improve squatter settlements. Vision Mumbai is a plan to improve Dharavi. The project involves constructing high-quality, high-rise tower blocks to replace squatter settlement housing. Recent developments in Dharavi include:

• the construction of sewage treatment plants and water recycling
• the introduction of street lighting
• the aspects of buildings will make use of natural light and ventilation
• solar panels on the roof will generate electricity
• air source heat pumps will draw in natural heat in order to heat the tower
• good street lighting and communal areas
• wide tree-lined streets and pedestrianised areas
• CCTV to improve security
• sewage treatment plants and water recycling