Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is preparing the Vision Document for Third Master Plan (2026-2046) for Chennai Metropolitian Area covering 1,189 sq km. The comprehensive plans expect to address issues like transport and infrastructure and make the city a progressive, inclusive and global city. The North Chennai might be one of the focuses.
To involve the residents in creating the future of Chennai and to collect their views in creating the third master plan, CMDA has installed boards with QR codes in public places.
The document will be utilised to plan a sustainable environment a vibrant economy and an inclusive vibrant economy and an inclusive holistic development for the Chennai metropolitan area.
Initially the CMDA roped in a consultant and held public meetings in 29 zones of the Chennai Metropolitan area. However, as it did not receive the required response, officials have been organising vision survey campaigns in public places.
The questions are divided into different categories- the type of housing, quality of life, recreation, environment economy and investment attractiveness and image of the future of the city they perceive. They pertain to issues such as addressing transport congestion, infrastructure, basic amenities like housing, urban development, environment, new town development and making the city pollution free amongst others.
