Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
CompletedManaveeyam Veedhi
The project envisions transforming Manaveeyam Veedhi into a dynamic Cultural Street, embracing diversity and fostering artistic expression while offering a pedestrian-friendly, inclusive urban environment.
TERRAINRolling
STREET TYPEArterial Road
STREET LENGTH250 m
CLIENTThiruvananthapuram Smart City Limited
DESIGNKerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd
YEAR OF COMPLETIONAug 2023
BUDGET₹ 1,25,00,000
Site Context
Manaveeyam Veedhi is a 0.25 km road stretch from Museum-Vellayambalam Road to the Althara junction in Thiruvananthapuram Smart City. The street is renowned for its vibrant cultural performances and Keltron side wall art. As part of the project, the 15m stretch was renovated which aimed to revitalize this cultural street, making it universally accessible with features like food kiosks, amenity blocks, street lights, open libraries, sculptures, and more. The street boasts tree lighting and gobo projector art, enhancing its charm during cultural events.
Climate and Comfort
How hot this street actually gets, and what that means for the people using it.
Max. Temperature
31°CPedestrian comfort and usage drops sharply above certain thresholds
Average Humidity
82%In higher humidity contexts, airflow often matters as much as shade.
Discomfort Index
29.37With index above 27, conditions feel more uncomfortable than the readings
Tree Canopy Coverage
80%Streets with meaningful canopy coverage tend to retain foot traffic through hot parts of the day
Number of Seating
4Seating availability directly shapes who can use a street, and how inclusive it is.
Presence of Cycling Infrastructure
NoIt depicts the presence of cycling opportunity for users of the area
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