This thesis investigates the neglected edges of the Oshiwara River in Mumbai, revealing how rapid urban expansion, waste mismanagement, and ecological erosion have severed the connection between rivers and the communities around them. By adopting a human-scale urban design approach, this research presents micro-level interventions that aim to revive these urban waterways as inclusive, ecological, and socially vibrant public spaces.
Key strategies include green buffer creation, integrated waste management systems, accessibility improvements, and placemaking interventions. The research is grounded in theoretical frameworks such as "Eyes on the Street" by Jane Jacobs and the "Broken Windows Theory", supported by detailed mapping, case studies (e.g., Cheonggyecheon River, Seoul & Chicago Riverwalk), and a pilot demonstration site along a 4-km stretch of Oshiwara.
This work is a replicable model for sustainable riverfront revitalisation across similar urban contexts, combining environmental healing with civic en
