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Chennai Buzz: A new officer in COVID-19 battle | Water levels up | Step forward for smart city projects

May 3, 2020 News Desk

Catch the latest developments on the COVID battlefront as well as other important news from your city over the week that passed

Several mega projects lined up; a transformed Chennai in just a few years: Smart City CEO Raj Cherubal

February 16, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With several Smart City projects well underway and many others slowly taking shape, what changes can Chennai look forward to in the coming months and years? Watch the final part of our interview with Raj Cherubal, CEO of Chennai Smart City Limited.

World Bank eyes Chennai for long-term engagement: Raj Cherubal, CEO, CSCL

February 12, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Wondering why some proposed Smart City projects in Chennai are rarely mentioned and seem far from fruition? Rest assured, for work on these are also on, behind the scenes, so as to ensure quality and lasting success. Continuing our series of interviews with smart city chief, Raj Cherubal.

Smart city chief: If we love cities like Paris and Singapore, why not have pedestrian plazas in Chennai?

February 7, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

The T Nagar Pedestrian Plaza is one of the flagship projects that have been launched under the smart city banner in Chennai. Raj Cherubal, CEO of Chennai Smart City Limited, speaks of the work that went into creating the plaza and the challenges faced in the process.

Why citizen engagement will be vital for the success of Chennai as a smart city

November 13, 2019 Varun Sukumar

Technology adoption is at the heart of success of any smart city, Chennai included. But can physical and digital infrastructure help make a city more liveable? Here’s where citizen engagement plays a key role.

Chennai Buzz: Award for Chennai Corporation | Assistance for POCSO victims | Smart parking app on the cards

November 9, 2019 News Desk

Presenting our regular weekly round-up of important civic news from the city

Chennai Buzz: Koneri Tank gets a facelift | Water train makes last trip | Burkit road to become smart road..and more

October 12, 2019 News Desk

Modi-Xi summit provides a facelift to the Koneri Tank, Thiruneermalai lake reels from pollution, smart city projects in more locations and more news from across the city.

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September 20, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

For our Tamil readers: A translated version of our article on the details of Chennai’s smart bike fleet, its overall performance so far and locations of the docking stations

Where and how can you ride a ‘smart bike’ in Chennai?

September 14, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Since its launch in February this year, Chennai’s smart bike fleet has grown to 370 and sees, on average, 252 rides per day across all locations. A look at the details of the system and its overall performance so far

How smart are our Smart City projects?

July 25, 2019 V Sriram

Chennai needs effective, workable and lasting solutions to water management, property encroachment, traffic violation, public transport, local area planning, river cleanups and other issues that the city grapples with, but are the proposed Smart City projects really in sync with ground realities?

In five years, T Nagar will see dramatic transformation: Ashwathy Dilip, ITDP

January 21, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

How will the ongoing pedestrianisation project in T Nagar under the Chennai Smart City mission impact the area and the lives of residents and visitors? Will it address the current concerns shared by citizens and traders? Can it hold lessons for other neighbourhoods?

Chennai Buzz: Plastic ban | Lake restoration | Road user survey…and more

December 31, 2018 News Desk

With the plastic ban and news on lake restoration, Chennai looks to begin the new year on a positive note. A quick round-up of what the city is talking about as we end the year.

Santhome park opens up infinite possibilities for Chennai kids

December 21, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

The city’s first inclusive park was inaugurated earlier this week. It is tailored to the needs of all children, including those with special needs and disabilities. The vibrant space has seen great reception in a short time.

Smart city spending: Where is Chennai putting its money?

July 11, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

The Corporation of Chennai recently shared the budget break-up for the Chennai Smart City programme. With an allocation of more than Rs 36 crore, the multi-level parking in T Nagar is the most expensive among ongoing projects. Any guesses which are the others and where they stand?

People’s day out as Chennai gears up for T Nagar pedestrian plaza

March 16, 2017 ITDP India

Shoppers greeted the second trial run of the proposed Pondy Bazaar Pedestrian Plaza with great enthusiasm, even as shop owners had to be convinced that their businesses would not suffer.