The urban landscape surrounding Devipada is changing as a result of the inclusion of several real estate developments, such as the Oberoi Sky City township project. About 40% of the old Devi Pada is being demolished to make way for similar future constructions. This has also inspired Devipada inhabitants to strive to move to such a highrise in order to escape the stigma of living in slums and into the widely acceptable living circumstances of an apartment. However, because of their tightness and verticality, the SRA dwellings that people are promised do not provide spaces for such festivities and regular interactions. This will push them to regain their open areas, which are now being used for other purposes. 

 

Furthermore, it is an  politically important  location. There is a Shivsena shakha here since the Marathi-speaking community is in majority. Some sites had Congress flags from previous marches. Many political parties have contributed to public infrastructure such as public toilets . These acts and banners designed to announce them,  demonstrate their claim to the community.

 

Installing large modular structures that will be occupied by local inhabitants for their everyday activities strengthens their claims to the site.  The modular structure consists of 3x3m boxes with seating spaces or someone can just stack them to create play equipment. They will also have rollers making it easy to move. The maze formed by its use by the residents, will block or allow other activities to happen there. This makes them prominent in the midst of the fast-paced urbanization that is taking place around them, making it a symbolic claim.