Infrastructure

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

CMWSSB plans to sell the treated water to the construction industry at a minimal cost. What could be the larger implications?

The Buckingham Canal is plagued by serious problems; can the beautification project solve them? Experts feel the need for a multi-pronged strategy.

சாலைகள் பற்றிய புகார்களை எவ்வாறு பதிவு செய்யலாம்?

An explainer on the types of roads in Chennai, the rules to be followed while laying these, and where you can complain about issues noted.

Many public spaces in the city now offer free Wi-Fi as government agencies team up with private providers such as Airtel, Jio and ACT. But it has failed to excite Chennaiites.

பாண்டி பஜார் போல சென்னையின் பிற வணிக பகுதிகளில் உள்ள நடைபாதைகளும் சீர் செய்யப்பட்டு மக்களுக்கான வசதிகள் செய்யப்படுமா? இதில் உள்ள சிக்கல்கள் மற்றும் தடைகள் என்ன?

It has been a year since the pedestrian plaza at Pondy Bazaar was inaugurated. What are the learnings? How can this be replicated in other areas?

How were streets for the project chosen? What features made them good choices? What about public consultations? A citizen voices several important questions.

A temporary pathway is laid each year on the International Day of Disability. But plans to make Chennai’s beaches inclusive has been in limbo for years. Will it finally change?

Parent deed, plan approvals, patta, encumbrance certificate — these are just some of the things you must know about, if you are investing in real estate. Here’s a complete checklist.

Six neighbourhoods have been chosen for Phase-1 of the Mega Streets project. But what is it all about? How were the six locations chosen? And what can residents expect?