Spatialities of Friendships and Solidarities 

The research embodies a spatial inquiry-How do friendships and solidarities shape and are shaped by the urban enterprise?  It acknowledges that these ties are not neutral and aims to establish a relationship with the qualitative nature of space that can absorb them. It creates an alternative narrative of the inner city through vignettes of comraderies, affinities, associations, and frictions as means of navigating the megacity while weaving in the entanglements among these across three scales: shop, building, and neighborhood. Thus, it moves beyond the conformist discourse on the market precinct which largely focuses on poor housing infrastructure, migration, and its consequent population dynamics.

Guide to Read the Map

Step 1 

Meander in the map of the market neighborhood to familiarize yourself with the landmarks denoted in orange color. You’ll stumble upon the tags indicated as callouts. Note the number and square in which it falls (eg- 4.1 in B2)

Step 2 

Flip to Spatial Portraits. Look for the number in the graphic narrative or text section and read through the story. In the course, you’ll find links to the map, (eg-4.2.4, See A6) and other stories(eg-see 4.3). You can choose to read the story entirely and come back to the map to find another tag or navigate from one story to another through links. 

4.1 Chai Tapri

4.2 Bombay Cloth Market Co. Ltd.

4.3 Kid's Wear Stall

4.4 Dubash Building 

4.5 Open Air Living Room