Self-Redevelopment in Mumbai: Chandrashekhar Prabhu’s Vision for Resident-Led Urban Renewal
1. Introduction Mumbai’s skyline is in constant flux, with old housing societies often replaced by towering new buildings. Traditionally, private builders have driven this transformation—yet delays, disputes, and displacement have been common. Chandrashekhar Prabhu—architect, urban planner, former MHADA president, and housing rights advocate—champions self-redevelopment, a model where residents themselves lead the transformation, retaining control over






