For the reconstruction of Dharavi, Hafeez Contractor, Sasaki, and Buro Happold collaborate

For the reconstruction of Dharavi, Hafeez Contractor, Sasaki, and Buro Happold collaborate

After winning the bid in 2022, Adani assigns a multinational team to work on repairing the biggest slum in Asia.

For the massive Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai, the Adani Group has enlisted the help of renowned international city planning professionals, such as architect Hafeez Contractor, design company Sasaki, and consulting firm Buro Happold.

According to a press release from Adani Group, the contractor-led group will work on renovating Asia's biggest slum, which is home to almost a million people. The team will also include specialists from Singapore.

The contractor is well-known for his work on Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and social housing projects. In addition, he was the architect of two of India's tallest structures, The Imperial Twin Towers in Mumbai and The 42 in Kolkata.

The American design company Sasaki is renowned for its proficiency in developing integrated, sustainable live-work-play spaces. It has seventy years of history. Buro Happold, a UK-based consulting business, is renowned for its innovative and ecologically friendly infrastructure solutions.

"The goal of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project is to improve the quality of life for its citizens while preserving the core of Dharavi's dynamic culture. It goes beyond urban redevelopment and reviving infrastructure. A representative for Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL) said, "We approach this significant undertaking with world-class excellence, with a commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and community engagement."

Adani Group was the successful bidder in 2022, having submitted an offer of ₹5,069 crore for the reconstruction of Dharavi.

The spokesman said, "We aim to create a model of urban redevelopment that the world can look towards and can be replicated in other locations and cities by harmoniously fusing the expertise of our world-class partners with the vibrancy and spirit of the citizens of Dharavi." Could." ,

Experts from Singapore contribute their knowledge to the design of innovative urban living environments. In the 1960s, urban pollution, reflected in the Dharavi slums, caused the island country to fall into decay. The nation's Housing Development Board built over 1.2 million homes and established a benchmark for fair urban housing around the world.