Mega-cities, Mega-projects, and Mega-slums: Exploring Urbanization in India

Mumbai, India. Image © Andrei Armiagov via ShutterstockAs a result of the nation’s ardent aspirations for growth and development, the social, economic, and physical landscape of India has transformed. A significant portion of the region’s population is of working age and comprises a massive market size, making India a land of opportunity especially in the eyes of foreign investors.Reflecting this context, multiple mega-cities and mega-projects characterize the built environment