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Chennai: 22 sea-facing buildings on ECR face demolition after CRZ violations flagged

CHENNAI: As many as 22 beach-facing residential buildings in Muttukadu on East Coast Road (ECR) face the threat of demolition, with the Chengalpattu district administration identifying them as violators of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The identified buildings—some completed, others still under construction—are located within the No Development Zone (NDZ) of CRZ III, where permanent structures are banned within 200 metres of the High Tide Line. At least six of these were found to be under construction even during the inspection, indicating ongoing activity despite regulatory restrictions. Others are upscale, completed buildings, with some even having two floors, built along…

Residential

Chennai: Chetpet residents flag houses turning into commercial units

CHENNAI: Chetpet residents on Thursday expressed concerns about the increasing number of residential houses in their neighbourhood being illegally rented out for commercial purposes. In a meeting chaired by Dr N Ezhilan, Thousand Lights constituency MLA, members from Harrington Road Residents Association said houses in the area were rented out as hotels, cafes, and parlours. “We now have more cars coming in, more garbage, more sewage, and more electricity disruption. The buildings charge a commercial rent. None of the buildings are of commercial nature,” Suhasini Fredrick of the association told the MLA. Members showed CMDA maps to prove how houses…

Infrastructure

Chennai: 304 survey numbers found in Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar site

CHENNAI: There are at least 304 survey numbers, several of them with substantial buildings, within Chennai’s Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar site, the state wetland authority informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) in a report last week. The report, prepared with satellite data and e-governance records, was submitted during a hearing in a suo motu case initiated in July 2023. The case pertains to allegations that a private builder was laying a road by dumping soil and construction debris into Perumbakkam marshland using heavy machinery. During the recent hearing, NGT sought clarity on whether the disputed road lies within the Ramsar site’s zone…

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WeWork India leases over two lakh sq ft office space in Pune & Chennai

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management (WeWork India), a flexible workspace operator, has signed leases for two new centres – WeWork EON Free Zone in Pune, and WeWork Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai. The office space in Chennai is spread across three floors in the Littlewood Tower with 1.5 lakh sq ft area and 2,400 desks capacity. The company has taken up the space in Kharadi, Pune from Panchshil Realty. The workspace spans two floors, featuring 1,000 desks and is spread across 60,000 sq ft. Both these new workspaces are set to open in the second half of FY25. Published On…

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Everything for every town: Tamil Nadu deputy CM

File Photo CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated 102 completed urban development projects worth 399.81 crore and laid the foundation stone for 108 new projects valued at 975.63 crore at an event held at the Ripon Building in the city. Addressing at the event, Udhayanidhi said, “it is not just about everything for everyone, but everything for every town.” He added that the DMK’s vision for Singara Chennai was first articulated in 1959, when the party won the Chennai corporation elections. He credited former chief minister M Karunanidhi and chief minister M K Stalin for…

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WeWork leases over 60,000 sq ft of managed office space to Samsung India Electronics

(File photo) BENGALURU: Samsung India Electronics has significantly expanded its presence in Chennai by leasing 1,000 desks at WeWork’s Olympia Cyberspace facility, marking a strategic move to expand its managed office operations in the region. The lease agreement spans 42 months and encompasses a total area of 61,230 square feet,. “This development effectively doubles Samsung’s footprint in Chennai in the managed space segment. The company’s decision to invest in flexible workspaces underscores its commitment to agility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving business landscape,” said a source close to the deal. WeWork’s Olympia Cyberspace facility, provides Samsung with enhanced access…

Infrastructure

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…