Mill-ion dollar question

Updated On: 19 April, 2013 07:16 AM IST | | Asha Mahadevan

Redevelopment of defunct textile mills and dilapidated buildings, occupied the attention of foreign architects who visited the city recently to discuss urban sustainability issues

While local architects and planners debate on whether redevelopment is a boon or bane for the city, the 4th International Holcim Forum concluded recently in Powai. The forum was organised by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, a Switzerland-based non-profit organisation that promotes ways in which architecture, engineering, urban planning and construction can work towards building a sustainable future for various countries.

Abandoned mills stand next to housing built for rehabilitation of mill workers. Pics/Asha Mahadevan