WORLD FOCUS: Urban Asia

Makeover for old Mumbai quarter

Over three decades, the Asia-Pacific's urban population has ballooned by a billion people, and it is expected to grow by another billion by 2040. By this year, half of the region's population will be living in cities. The Straits Times presents a series highlighting Asian cities and ways to tackle pressing urban issues. This final instalment looks at how a charitable trust is taking on the biggest housing redevelopment project in India.

WORLD FOCUS: Urban Asia

Makeover for old Mumbai quarter

Over three decades, the Asia-Pacific's urban population has ballooned by a billion people, and it is expected to grow by another billion by 2040. By this year, half of the region's population will be living in cities. The Straits Times presents a series highlighting Asian cities and ways to tackle pressing urban issues. This final instalment looks at how a charitable trust is taking on the biggest housing redevelopment project in India.