Shanty Towns

Prince Charles Plans Shanty Town for India

Prince Charles is planning to build a 15,000-person shanty town in India, modeled after Dharavi, the Mumbai settlement featured in the movie "Slumdog Millionaire".

January 14, 2011 - Daily Mail

India's Cities Begin To Collapse Under The Strain Of Migrants

After decades of being a nation of rural dwellers, Indians are rapidly moving into cities in search of better jobs, but the housing infrastructure is not keeping pace.

December 5, 2010 - The New York Times

Shantytowns, USA

The economic crisis is leading to a surge in homelessness and the growth of tent cities in many U.S. cities.

March 26, 2009 - New York Times

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