Chapter XIV Monitoring and Implementation of Master Plan
Chapter XIV Monitoring and Implementation of Master Plan, issued as part of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Second Master Plan, explains how the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will track whether the plan is achieving its vision for a more livable, sustainable and economically vibrant Chennai. It sets out the use of urban indicators, monitoring committees, further studies and investment planning within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, so that policies and strategies can be reviewed and fine tuned during the plan period up to 2026.
What this chapter does
Chapter XIV Monitoring and Implementation of Master Plan, issued as part of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Second Master Plan, explains how implementation of the plan will be monitored and reviewed. It says the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority must regularly evaluate progress towards the plan's vision, objectives and programmes, and make timely corrections where needed.
For property owners, buyers and professionals, this chapter is mainly about how planning outcomes will be measured across Chennai. It does not set a new land use rule in this extract, but it shows the subjects that Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and other agencies will watch closely during implementation.
What will be monitored
The chapter says visible signs of improvement should include:
- reduction of poverty and unemployment
- reduction of slums
- provision of affordable housing
- prevention and remediation of environmental pollution and damage
- strengthening of resources and infrastructure
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority proposes to develop its own set of urban indicators, using a basic framework drawn from work by the Asian Development Bank. These indicators are meant to:
- raise public awareness in city improvements
- measure the progress made
- help stakeholders assemble and share information regularly
Sectors covered by the indicators
The indicators are proposed under thirteen major heads:
- Population, migration and urbanization
- Income disparities, unemployment and poverty
- Health and education
- Urban productivity and competitiveness
- Technology and connectivity
- Urban land
- Housing
- Municipal services
- Urban environment
- Urban transport
- Culture
- Local Government finance and investments
- Urban governance
Who is involved
The chapter says specific indicators will be identified by Monitoring Committees proposed under the Master Plan, in consultation with:
- parastatal organizations and Government departments
- Metro water
- The Housing and Slum Clearance Boards
- Industrial and Labour Department
- local bodies
- private sector actors, including industrialists and real estate promoters and builders
- civil society and citizen stakeholders
Annexure I lists five suggested Monitoring and Review Committees, covering economy and employment, land use and environment, traffic and transportation, shelter and infrastructure, and investment planning and governance.
Studies and investment planning
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority says monitoring and review committees will help fine tune policies and strategies for effective implementation. They will also identify areas for further study.
Annexure II lists studies on subjects such as affordable housing land availability, slum growth, water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste, river and air quality, travel time, walk and cycle facilities, urban sprawl, zoning non compliance, unauthorised construction, urban land values and housing outlays by government.
The chapter also says sector wise investments for the plan period up to 2026 have to be worked out by the concerned agencies, with monitoring and review by a committee decided by the Government.
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Common questions
Does this chapter itself change land use or building rules for my property?
The extract does not set a new land use classification or development rule. It explains how the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will monitor implementation of the Second Master Plan and review progress in areas including urban land, housing, environment and zoning compliance.
Will unauthorised construction and zoning violations be looked at under this framework?
Yes. Annexure II includes studies on the extent of urban sprawl and non compliance with zoning, and on unauthorised construction and buildings not in compliance with planning norms.
Who helps Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority decide what indicators to use?
The chapter says Monitoring Committees will identify specific indicators in consultation with parastatal organizations and Government departments, particularly Metro water, The Housing and Slum Clearance Boards and Industrial and Labour Department, along with local bodies, private sector actors and citizen stakeholders.
Does the chapter mention housing and affordable housing?
Yes. Livability parameters include provision of affordable housing, and the listed studies include land availability for affordable housing, slum growth, homelessness, housing stock generated, slum resettlement assessment and housing outlays by government.
