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…