Public Housing: Natwar Parekh Colony
Revitalising Public Housing Neighbourhoods
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
With more than 25,000 people packed into a tightly laid out grid of 61 (Ground + 6) buildings across 5 hectares, Natwar Parekh Colony’s (NPC) population is comparable to that of a Tier-3 city in India. More than 70% of the residents live with no access to sunlight, air ventilation or open spaces in and around their homes.