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How is a Master Plan for Chennai prepared?

February 1, 2023

With the start of the visioning exercise for the Third Master Plan, here is a explainer on how a Master Plan for Chennai is prepared.

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January 31, 2023

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Shaping the future of Chennai through the Third Master Plan

January 30, 2023

The Third Master Plan preparation is underway. Here is what experts, residents and CMDA’s Member Secretary had to say on the future of Chennai.

Why public consultations in Chennai often fail to capture the real concerns of citizens

November 2, 2022

Public consultations in Chennai for various development projects have been marred by lack of information and deliberate hurdles to participation.

Residents step up to monitor Mandaveli SWD work

October 28, 2022

Residents have been actively monitoring Mandaveli’s SWD work in the run up to the monsoon, to ensure proper completion.

Stormwater drain manhole on Link Road in Nesapakkam

Chennai races against time to finish storm water drain work, but concerns persist

October 19, 2022

Chennai will soon see the northeast monsoon setting in; how flood-ready is the city? GCC assures completion of stormwater drains before the rains.

How citizen protests can help fix civic issues in Chennai

January 27, 2023

Novel protests have helped fix many civic issues. Participation of residents as a collective has been key to addressing these challenges.

Tweaks to free travel scheme can benefit senior citizens in Chennai

January 18, 2023

Increasing the number of coupons and addressing procedural concerns in the free travel scheme can help senior citizens of Chennai.

wheelchair user unable to board high-floor bus

The long fight for accessible buses in Chennai

January 13, 2023

Persons with disabilities pay high sums for private transport or remain confined at home as buses across Chennai are not accessible.

Local body polls in Madhavaram, Zone 3: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 3, comprised of areas such as Madhavaram and Puzhal, as they get set to vote on February 19th

Local body polls in Manali, Zone 2: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 2, comprised of areas such as Kosapur, Elandacheri and Manali New Town, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Local body polls in Kodambakkam, Zone 10: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 10, comprised of areas such as West Mambalam, K.K. Nagar and Saidapet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

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How Chennai’s Ritchie street keeps up with changing times

How is a Master Plan for Chennai prepared?

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Shaping the future of Chennai through the Third Master Plan

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