From Informality to Inclusion: A Systems Driven Doughnut Framework for Sustainable Redevelopment of Dharavi, Mumbai

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10.2991/978-94-6239-685-2_15How to use a DOI?

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Dharavi Redevelopment Project; informal settlements; Doughnut Economics; systems analysis; hybrid urbanism

Abstract

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project done by Adani Group represents one of world’s largest and most complex urban transformation programs which currently involves the rehabilitation and resettlement of approximately 600000 to 1000000 residents spreading across 240 hectares in Mumbai, India. This research paper will be focused on analyzing the redevelopment of the whole project area through the frameworks of doughnut theory and systems analysis. This will help in evaluating how this large-scale development will be addressing both social foundations and planetary boundary(s). We will be drawing on qualitative field observations and secondary data from official project sources. Through this, we aim to examining the DRP renewal project human centric approach to urban regeneration. This analysis will help us reveal how the DRP’s multi-dimensional strategy which currently involves rehabilitation, livelihood preservation and infrastructure transformation will help to rejuvenate Dharavi. Also, through systems analysis, we evaluate the project’s 360-degree holistic approach to three factors (i) infrastructure integration, (ii) stakeholder coordination and (iii) sustainability metrics. Our findings reveal that while the project has huge potential for achieving social equity and environmental sustainability, its full success will be completely dependent on the community participation and focusing at regenerative design principles throughout the transformation process.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Adeesh Diwan
AU  - Namita Pragya
AU  - Rajul Jain
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/26
TI  - From Informality to Inclusion: A Systems Driven Doughnut Framework for Sustainable Redevelopment of Dharavi, Mumbai
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Infrastructure Development and Sustainability (ICIDS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 260
EP  - 278
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-685-2_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-685-2_15
ID  - Diwan2026
ER  -