Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
CompletedPondy Bazaar
The project was envisioned to transform 1.4 km of prime commercial space in the heart of the Area Based Development (ABD) region of T Nagar by converting additional road space into broadened walkways and providing all necessary amenities for pedestrians.
TERRAINPlain
STREET TYPESub-Arterial Road
STREET LENGTH1400 m
CLIENTChennai Smart City Limited & (GCC)
DESIGNInstitute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP)
YEAR OF COMPLETIONNov 2019
BUDGET₹ 40,00,00,000
Site Context
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Smart City Limited have collaboratively implemented a 1.4 km long pedestrian plaza in the ABD area of T Nagar. The primary objective was to optimize the additional road space to provide pedestrian amenities and to create a traffic-free social space for the citizens of Chennai. Located in the bustling commercial hub of the city, this newly transformed pedestrian plaza witnesses a daily footfall of over 4000 pedestrians. The adoption of the NMT Policy, catalysed the implementation of this project where a commercial thoroughfare was transformed into an inviting, safe, and vibrant open street mall, fostering shopping and recreational experiences for all age groups.
Climate and Comfort
How hot this street actually gets, and what that means for the people using it.
Max. Temperature
33.2°CPedestrian comfort and usage drops sharply above certain thresholds
Discomfort Index
30.42With index above 27, conditions feel more uncomfortable than the readings
Tree Canopy Coverage
64%Streets with meaningful canopy coverage tend to retain foot traffic through hot parts of the day
Number of Seating
45Seating 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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