Two Versova-based architects and urban planners have won first place at the 2016 Dencity Competition held by Shelter Global. Ketaki Tare (30) and Jai Bhadgaonkar (31) have secured this place for their proposed solutions for Versova Koliwada’s issues with plastic waste. Competing against projects such as incremental housing in Johannesburg and natural ventilation in Cairo’s slums, the duo has suggested looking at plastic as a resource rather than as garbage.

The salt pan land along the Eastern Express Highway