The Smart City Challenge Stage 2: Smart City Proposal Chennai

VISION STATEMENT: Chennai_City for Everyone: A universal cultural hub for safe and sustainable living with enhanced mobility, smart urban infrastructure and become more resilient to the physical, social, and economic challenges.

T Nagar (6.95 sqkm / 1,717 acres) is shortlisted for area based development. T Nagar has a diverse mix of residential, commercial, retail, educational and entertainment developments, thereby setting a global example for a balanced and self-sustained mixed use modern city. KEY COMPONENTS: Pedestrianisation, Retrofitting of Opens Spaces, Footpath widening along main roads, Cycle sharing network, Multi Level Car Parks, Integrating all the public transport, Robust IT connectivity and digitization, Smart Bus / e-Rickshaw Feeders, Solid Waste Management, Water Supply Management, Sewage Management, e- Governance, Storm Water Management including Flood warning & Monitoring System.

The recent flood initiated the storm water management programme for the entire city, the smart city proposal concentrates to strengthen it by overlaying ICT components such as flood monitoring and warning system.