Civic

Residents of many small and medium-sized apartments have seen a steep increase in common area charges following the hike.

More news in this weekly recap: Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor MTC buses; city streets to get new lamp posts.

The civic body is working to identify models for public toilet operation and maintenance in the city, in order to eliminate open defecation.

Despite increasing prices of land in suburban areas of Chennai, the lack of civic amenities has been exposed by recent rains.

More news in the weekly recap: CAG study finds young people prefer private transport ; emissions from construction to form a major share by 2040.

Spot checks of public toilets in the city reveals much scope for improvement. While some toilets were usable, many were found broken or locked.

Much was written about Chennai by our staff reporters, freelance journalists and citizen journalists in 2022. Here are some of my favourite stories.

More news in this weekly recap: updates on GCC river restoration work; garbage dumping in Madhavaram; risk from illegal hoardings.

Roads of Padur have suffered from extreme neglect. The administration has turned a blind eye to complaints of the residents despite accidents.

More news in this weekly recap: RTI finds source segregation at 42% only; new sponge parks and bio-CNG plants to come up.

Other news in this weekly recap: Street dog census in January 2023; smart bike ridership disappoints; eviction notices to Ennore homes and shops.

The effort by residents to revive a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur is beginning to bear fruit despite some setbacks and opposition over the years.