• 4 Sept. 2013 : Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai ,INDIA: In the fore-ground is the Bhendi Bazaar Neighborhood of Mumbai which is proposed to be re-developed by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. (Subhash Sharma for The National) *** Local Caption *** redevelopment (1).jpg
    4 Sept. 2013 : Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai ,INDIA: In the fore-ground is the Bhendi Bazaar Neighborhood of Mumbai which is proposed to be re-developed by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. (Subhash Sharma for The National) *** Local Caption *** redevelopment (1).jpg
  • About four fifths of the 250 buildings in the area are considered dilapidated and dangerous. Subhash Sharma for The National
    About four fifths of the 250 buildings in the area are considered dilapidated and dangerous. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • The narrow century-old streets of Bhendi Bazaar are lined with shops selling a range of wares from car parts to clothes. Subhash Sharma for The National
    The narrow century-old streets of Bhendi Bazaar are lined with shops selling a range of wares from car parts to clothes. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Many of the buildings are at risk of collapse or outbreaks of fire. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Many of the buildings are at risk of collapse or outbreaks of fire. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A total of 17 buildings have been demolished and their residents moved to transit accommodation built by Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust while Bhendi Bazaar is being redeveloped. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A total of 17 buildings have been demolished and their residents moved to transit accommodation built by Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust while Bhendi Bazaar is being redeveloped. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • About four fifths of Bhendi Bazaar's 250 buildings are considered dilapidated and dangerous. Subhash Sharma for The National
    About four fifths of Bhendi Bazaar's 250 buildings are considered dilapidated and dangerous. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • A 30-billion rupee project to redevelop Bhendi Bazaar will knock down all the buildings and rehouse the families and businesses in shiny, modern steel and glass skyscrapers. Subhash Sharma for The National
    A 30-billion rupee project to redevelop Bhendi Bazaar will knock down all the buildings and rehouse the families and businesses in shiny, modern steel and glass skyscrapers. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • The developer behind the project is a charitable organisation called the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. Subhash Sharma for The National
    The developer behind the project is a charitable organisation called the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Some residents whose buildings have been demolished were moved to transit accommodation, above, built by the trust. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Some residents whose buildings have been demolished were moved to transit accommodation, above, built by the trust. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Fakhruddin Mithaiwala, who runs the family shop Fakhri Farsan Mart in Bhendi Bazaar, says he is pleased with the redevelopment plans. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Fakhruddin Mithaiwala, who runs the family shop Fakhri Farsan Mart in Bhendi Bazaar, says he is pleased with the redevelopment plans. Subhash Sharma for The National
  • Juzer Nullwala, in his cramped one-room home at Bhendi Bazaar, welcomes the redevelopment project. Subhash Sharma for The National
    Juzer Nullwala, in his cramped one-room home at Bhendi Bazaar, welcomes the redevelopment project. Subhash Sharma for The National

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