South Asia’s rapid urbanization, driven by rural-to-urban migration, is transforming cities like Mumbai, Dhaka, and Colombo. Sprawling developments integrate industrial growth but strain natural ecosystems, worsen inequality, and displace vulnerable communities. Encroachment on wetlands, farmland, and forests fuels environmental degradation. To ensure equitable and sustainable progress, South Asian cities must prioritize inclusive growth over profit-driven urban expansion.

Source:  https://www.archdaily.com/1025347/the-price-of-growth-urban-sprawl-and-sustainability-in-south-asian-cities