Megacity case study: growth, challenges and management responses

What this note covers

1. Defining and profiling the megacity: Mumbai in context
2. Growth trajectory: drivers and phases of Mumbai's urbanisation
3. Housing challenges: informality, density and the slum question
4. Infrastructure challenges: transport, water and sanitation under pressure
5. Socioeconomic inequality and environmental challenges
6. Management responses at local, national and international scale
7. Evaluating sustainability and lessons for megacity futures

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