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Pedestrian victims made up 35% of all fatalities in road accidents in Chennai in 2022, with deaths driven by accidents involving city buses.

It has been nearly a decade since Chennai Corporation adopted the Non-Motorised Transport Policy. Has anything changed since then?

The Perambur Neighbourhood Development Forum has come up with suggestions for redevelopment of flyovers and underpasses in North Chennai.

While the State Government looks to increase FSI in Chennai, impact on quality of life must be assessed before a decision is made.

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.

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.

CMDA plans to shift bus operations from Koyambedu to Kilambakkam bus terminus in a phased manner. The proposed move is not without challenges.

Waterbody reclassification in Chennai has come under scrutiny for the complex and arbitrary manner in which it is being carried out by the CMDA.

Last week’s rains flooded many parts of North Chennai, as issues remain unresolved for many years. Residents share their struggles.

What is the status of the projects under Singara Chennai 1.0? Can 2.0 be better accomplished with better targets and technology?

Devolution of power to the Chennai Corporation to carry out activities such as town planning are necessary for the local government to function efficiently.

What are nature based solutions and can they play a role in reducing flooding in Chennai? What do such projects currently underway aim to achieve?