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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CMDA to draft 20-year development plan for Chengalpattu
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) will prepare a 'development plan' for the Chengalpattu New Town for the next two decades. The plan includes population projections, and assessment of demand for housing, transport, water, sanitation, and civic amenities up to 2045. As per the 2011 census, Chengalpattu town, which lies 56 km southwest of Chennai, had a population of 62,579 across a core area of 16 The larger unit — Chengalpattu district — recorded 25.56 lakh people over 2,945 according to CMDA's study. The plan is to have the town serve as a hub for urban development. The development plan will identify future land use, infrastructure networks, and investment priorities, with the consultancy expected to complete the assignment within a year, a document shared by the Authority said. The area planned to be developed spans 181.11 which includes 60 villages from Chengalpattu, Thirukazhukundram, and Thiruporur taluks. The plan boundary is defined by the Palar River to the west, GST Road to the north, and ecologically sensitive hillocks and lake systems to the east and south, including Kolavai Lake, and the reserve forests, the document said. Total Extent 18111.24 Hectares % of total extent: 100% Forest Area 4025.38 Hectares 22.23 % Water Bodies 2840.74 Hectares 15.68 % Extent of Land 11245.12 Hectares 62.09% A private firm will be appointed as a consultant for an estimated cost of ₹1.5 crore, funded by the World Bank under the Urban Mobility and Spatial Development programme, the CMDA said. The consultants will prepare detailed spatial strategies, including zoning, mobility corridors, stormwater drain and power systems, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Urban design guidelines and proposals for tourism, heritage, waste management, and renewable energy use will also be incorporated, the CMDA said. Major projects — completed and upcoming — around which the project will be planned, include the Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, Chennai Peripheral Ring Road, and Metro and suburban rail extensions. The final plan will be published in print and GIS formats for statutory use and public reference, according to details shared by the CMDA. In the past decade, Chengalpattu has witnessed rapid real estate and industrial growth along the GST corridor. Spurred by rail and road connectivity, developments such as Mahindra World City, Maraimalai Nagar's automotive hubs, and proximity to Chennai have turned the region into a destination for both residential and commercial investment, it said.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Study highlights need for nature-based solutions to prevent climate-related losses in the city
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) should establish a permanent nature-based solutions advisory board, and ensure that urbanising zones integrate the solutions into long-term urban planning, reducing future risks related to industrial expansion and climate vulnerabilities, according to a recommendation of a study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a Bengaluru-based think tank. The study titled 'Urban Greenprints-Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Feasibility Framework for Urban Coastal Regions' covered 23 wards of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), spanning an area of 64.35 for their NbS potential using land-use and land-cover mapping. Key zones for intervention included residential areas, public spaces, transportation corridors, and blue-green infrastructure. Rooftops in residential zones present major opportunities for green infrastructure, with a potential to increase NbS areas in the city by 76%. Chennai and Mangaluru were the cities selected as case studies because of their exposure to flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather events. Permeable pavements in transport corridors could improve urban drainage, offering a 5% increase in NbS areas for both cities. Additionally, waterbodies in select wards can be fully leveraged for wetland restoration and establishing buffer zones. The study's findings pointed to the need for developing partnerships with real estate developers and industry stakeholders to fund large-scale NbS interventions, particularly in coastal industrial zones. Collaborations among government bodies such as the Park Department of the GCC, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, and the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority and private entities such as Chennai Smart City Limited and Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company can help pool resources for larger-scale NbS projects. The study also stressed the need for coordination with neighbouring cities, such as Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, to create a regional NbS network, which can help pool resources for larger ecosystem resilience projects and share best practices. Eco-tourism should be promoted around green spaces serving as public parks or restored wetlands such as Pallikaranai, where guided tours can attract visitors and generate income for maintenance. The study recommended pilot projects, such as green rooftops and permeable pavements, in densely populated wards to combat storm-water runoff and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Green corridors connecting parks and open spaces along Old Mahabalipuram Road and East Coast Road, where urban expansion is intense, will be beneficial, it added. The study said cost–benefit analysis for green rooftops and permeable pavements estimated that implementing these measures would cost ₹2,203 crore in Chennai and ₹172.97 crore in Mangaluru. In Chennai, the expected benefit from reduced flood damage and productivity losses is ₹505.31 crore every year. This means the investment would pay for itself in just over four years, the study said. Without any action, Chennai could face climate-related losses of up to ₹10,000 crore over the next 20 years, according to the study.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CMDA hands over ₹ 2.25 crore to Dy CM for developing badminton court in CM's Mini Stadium in Kolathur
Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu, along with officials from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), handed over a cheque for ₹2.25 crore to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday. The funds from CMDA will be used for constructing an indoor badminton court at the Chief Minister's Mini Stadium in the Kolathur Assembly Constituency in Chennai. The badminton court project inside the mini stadium is a part of the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam initiative. Officials from the Department of Sports Development were also present.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chennai development body plans to transform Chengalpet town
CHENNAI : Chengalpet , long plagued by poor roads, inadequate solid waste management, and a lack of basic infrastructure such as underground drainage, is now poised for a transformation. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority ( CMDA ) has unveiled plans to reimagine the town as a sustainable, smart, and inclusive urban hub. Wide, walkable streets, eco-friendly mobility, planned residential zones, bustling commercial spaces, and thriving public areas all seamlessly connected to Chennai while preserving Chengalpet's unique identity form the heart of this ambitious vision. To realise this, CMDA floated tenders for preparing a comprehensive development plan for Chengalpet New Town, mapping its growth from 2025 to 2045. "The goal is to reduce dependency on Chennai, create local jobs and foster regional economic growth," said a CMDA official. Strategically located on Chennai's southern edge, Chengalpet has traditionally served as a transit and industrial corridor. The proposed planning area includes 60 villages from Chengalpet, Thirukazhukundram, and Thiruporur taluks. "Infrastructure planning should be prioritised before any real estate boom," said J M S Nagarjunan, general secretary of the Alliance of Residents Welfare Associations (AoRWA), Chennai. "Connectivity must be ensured, vendors need regulation, and the Comprehensive Mobility Plan should include Chengalpet too." As per CMDA, the new plan will adopt modern planning principles such as land use optimisation, housing expansion, transit-oriented development, and ecological preservation. "Chengalpet is on the cusp of transformation," the official reiterated. Technology will anchor the planning process, with GIS mapping and data analytics used to chart flood zones, heritage sites, transport gaps, and land use patterns. "Flood zone mapping is crucial," said an urban planner. "Strict rules are needed to regulate construction near water bodies." Community participation is also central to the project, with stakeholder consultations and public workshops feeding into a people-centric plan. Key areas of focus include climate resilience, water body conservation, green energy, and affordable housing. E Shankar, CPI(M) district secretary, said, "Chengalpet lacks underground drainage, has poor drinking water supply, and damaged roads. The new plan must address these gaps while creating employment for local residents." Urban planning expert K P Subramanian welcomed the initiative but cautioned, "The earlier master plan must be denotified first. Also, this new plan should not remain on paper implementation is critical."
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Relief in sight for KCBT commuters as railway station to start operations from July
CHENNAI: Bus commuters facing hardship in accessing the Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT), located 25-30km from Chennai city, can expect relief soon. The Chennai Railway Division plans to commence operations at the Kilambakkam railway station from the first week of July. Divisional Railway Manager B Vishwanath Eerya told TNIE that one platform has been completed along with shelters. 'Work on another platform will be completed within 30 days. A temporary ticket office will also be set up. Train stoppages are expected to begin in the first week of July. However, the state government should finish the foot overbridge (FOB) construction beforehand. Allowing trains to stop before that could pose a safety risk to commuters,' he said. Besides, officials from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) confirmed that the issues surrounding the acquisition of 1.45 acres of land near the Kilambakkam railway station have been resolved. Construction of a 450-metre pedestrian skywalk, which will connect KCBT to the railway station across GST Road, is expected to resume shortly. The proposed FOB will also connect to GST Road with ascending and descending escalators, effectively eliminating the need for pedestrians to cross the busy roadway. The land-owning company, Premier Leather Corporation, has recently submitted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the state government to carry out the skywalk construction while land acquisition was under way. However, construction of the FOB could not resume immediately, as minor design modifications were required to comply with the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) guidelines, as recommended by Southern Railway.
