08-05-2025
GCDA to develop open spaces in nine municipalities in Ernakulam
Kochi: Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will develop open spaces in nine municipalities in Greater Cochin area. Project will be implemented in Aluva, Angamaly, Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Tripunithura, Maradu, Eloor, North Paravur and Perumbavoor municipalities.
An amount of Rs 1 crore will be provided to each municipality for the project. Open spaces will be developed in the model of
Subhash Park
and
Changampuzha Park
.A meeting to discuss preliminary steps of the project was held at Cusat Seminar Hall on Thursday. Representatives of municipalities, including chairpersons and secretaries, attended the meeting. GCDA has allocated funds for the project in 2025-26 finance to GCDA authorities, the project aims to set up public spaces and parks with modern facilities for public gatherings, leisure and community events.
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GCDA chairman K Chandran Pillai stated that open areas and public meeting spaces are essential components of urban environments, improving quality of life, encouraging social interactions and contributing to sustainable economic and environmental development. "As Kochi city expands and neighbouring municipalities develop, demand for well-designed public spaces with good amenities becomes more critical," he the meeting, representatives of municipalities requested the authority to create new public spaces quickly and enhance existing ones using the allocated funds. Municipal chairpersons unanimously welcomed GCDA's decision to allocate funds, noting that this is the first time in history such a budget allocation has been made. They emphasized the need for continued support from GCDA for municipalities, for various ongoing projects and for implementing new initiatives with financial senior town planner Sheeba MM and town planning officer Subhash presented project details at the meeting.
