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Chandigarh Housing Board Launches New Projects in Sector 54

CHANDIGARH: After nearly a decade of inactivity, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is finally addressing the housing demands of the city. As it gears up to introduce the Sector 53 self-financed housing scheme, plans are also underway for a new project in Sector 54. A senior UT official stated, “The CHB has been allocated approximately 32 acres in Sector 54. Recently, a meeting regarding land availability for various purposes took place under the UT administrator’s leadership, during which the Sector 54 land was discussed. Approval has been granted to proceed with the conceptualization and planning for public housing on this…

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Chandigarh’s Housing Crisis: Running Out of Space and Time

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: Once designed as a vibrant city of gardens and geometric elegance, Chandigarh now faces a significant challenge — a housing crisis. With only 600 acres remaining for residential development within a 28,170-acre master plan, the aspiration of homeownership in this architectural landmark is becoming increasingly unattainable. The last public housing scheme was initiated in 2016, and since then, the city’s skyline has remained relatively unchanged, despite its population having surged to over 1.3 million, nearly three times its planned capacity. Now, even the limited land available is being designated for government housing, with plans…