Urban Planning and Property Rights in Mumbai's Slums

Understanding informal settlements is crucial for modern urban planners, policy makers, and development advocates. This course demystifies the complex legal, spatial, and social realities of Mumbai's slums. Through structured written analyses, you will transition from viewing informal settlements as simple challenges to understanding them as complex systems of property rights, community resilience, and land-use negotiations. Learn to analyze how legal frameworks, tenure security, and government policies impact urban development. Discover how modern participatory planning and community-led data mapping are transforming local advocacy. The course begins with foundational definitions of informality and land tenure, progresses through specific legal frameworks in Mumbai, and concludes with modern, sustainable urban planning strategies. This course is designed for beginners in urban planning, international development, sociology, or public policy, with no prior experience required. Start reading today to build your foundational expertise in global urban planning and property rights.