URBAN PLANNING

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?

How can GIS mapping help tackle flooding in Chennai? Here’s how, and you can add to Care Earth Trust’s crowdsourced flood map too.

In the backdrop of heavy rains, Citizen Matters Chennai organised a webinar to discuss how to prevent floods in the city. Here’s what emerged.

Will the Kathipara urban square project, at one of the busiest junctions in Chennai, make commute easier for citizens? When will it be ready?

MLA alleges smart city project debris blocked Mambalam canal, while T Nagar residents raise questions over the quality of work on stormwater drains.