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Chennai Residents Fight Ban on Building Permits Near Marsh

CHENNAI: Thoraipakkam residents demonstrated on Saturday along 200-Feet Road, opposing the CMDA’s decision to suspend building permits within a 1km radius of the Pallikaranai marshland. The Federation of Thoraipakkam Residents Welfare Associations stated that this restriction significantly impacts owners of approved plots and patta lands across various localities along the OMR-IT corridor. More than 200 residents joined the protest, urging the state government to reconsider the circular and protect the rights of individuals who purchased approved housing sites. Protesters called for the removal of encroachments in the marshland instead of enforcing restrictions on already approved residential areas. “Around 1 lakh…

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Chennai Body to Build Co-Working Spaces in George Town

CHENNAI: In response to the increasing workforce in lower-income neighborhoods, the CMDA plans to establish a co-working space for the Chief Minister on Wall Tax Road in George Town. The CMDA has issued tenders for the construction of a three-storey building that will provide at least 150 workstations across its first two floors. The third floor will feature a canteen and designated dining area. As per the tender details, the ground floor will include a lobby spanning 770 square feet. The first floor will accommodate a work terminal for 75 users within a 1,334-square-foot area, alongside a special lobby for…

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Tamil Nadu to Launch Special Vehicle for Co-Working Space

CHENNAI: With the planned expansion of co-working spaces throughout the city as part of the chief minister’s project, the state government has established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and a private company led by a CEO to oversee these spaces. The SPV will operate independently from the government to facilitate the day-to-day management of the co-working facilities. Participants in the meeting—including officials from CMDA, special projects, and the urban development department—indicated that the chief minister aims for all 30 proposed centers to function seamlessly, regardless of changes in government or departmental leadership. Currently, the only co-working center in Kolathur is…

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Chennai’s Third Master Plan Promises City Growth and Height

Representative image created by AI CHENNAI: Residents can soon expect improved proximity to workplaces, more housing choices, and enhanced civic infrastructure. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is developing its third master plan, which will propose increased Floor Space Index (FSI) in key areas, mixed-use developments, and gradual upgrades to support compact, vertical city growth. The upcoming master plan aims to reshape Chennai’s skyline by boosting FSI in strategically identified zones such as metro corridors, entertainment hubs, commercial centers, and industrial zones to encourage vertical development. “We need to optimize urban space. Strategically increasing FSI near metro stations, shopping malls,…