CMDA One-day workshops on Vision Exercise for the Preparation of Third Master Plan (2027-2046) for the Chennai Metropolitan Area for ‘Urban Growth & Housing’ and ‘Traffic & Transportation’
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release dated 18 October 2023 reports workshops held to gather stakeholder input for the Third Master Plan (2027-2046) for the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The workshops addressed urban growth, housing, traffic and transportation, and form part of the plan preparation process rather than introducing property-specific controls.
What the press release covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this press release on 18 October 2023 to report progress on preparing the Third Master Plan (2027-2046) for the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The proposed plan covers an area of 1,189 square kilometres.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has undertaken studies through the World Bank-assisted Tamil Nadu Housing and Habitat Development Project. These studies are intended to provide input for the Third Master Plan.
Consultation and workshops
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority carried out zonal-level public consultations across the Chennai Metropolitan Area to understand citizens' aspirations. According to the press release:
- 40,362 responses were received through various platforms.
- A series of workshops with stakeholder departments was proposed for the entire Chennai Metropolitan Area.
- The workshops were intended to align the Third Master Plan goals with expectations for the city over the next 20 years.
- One-day workshops on Urban Growth and Housing, and Traffic and Transportation, were conducted on 18 October 2023 at Hotel Taj Connemara.
Technical experts and heads of stakeholder departments participated in the discussions. The sectoral vision developed through the workshop will be used as an input when preparing the Third Master Plan.
Who may be affected
Property buyers, owners and professionals within the Chennai Metropolitan Area may have an interest in the Third Master Plan because its preparation includes urban growth, housing, traffic and transportation. However, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release only describes the consultation and vision exercise. It does not provide property-level land use decisions, development conditions or approval requirements.
Key participating bodies
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority workshop included representatives and officials from bodies concerned with metropolitan administration, transport, infrastructure and public services, including:
- The Transport Department.
- The Greater Chennai Corporation.
- The Greater Chennai Police traffic administration.
- The Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
- Metro Water.
- The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.
- Other stakeholder departments involved in the sectoral discussions.
The participation of these bodies was intended to develop coordinated sectoral input for the Third Master Plan, not to announce a completed master plan.
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Common questions
Does this press release publish the Third Master Plan for Chennai?
No. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release describes consultations, studies and workshops that will provide input for preparing the Third Master Plan (2027-2046).
What area will the Third Master Plan cover?
The proposed Third Master Plan covers the Chennai Metropolitan Area, stated in the press release as 1,189 square kilometres.
Were Chennai residents consulted during the planning process?
Yes. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority conducted zonal-level public consultations across the Chennai Metropolitan Area and received 40,362 responses through various platforms.
Does the document change the land use of my property?
The press release does not identify any property-specific land use change. It reports a workshop and consultation process whose sectoral vision will be used as input for preparing the Third Master Plan.
