Urban Innovation

Teynampet thrives commercially but suffers humanly — trapped in a concrete jungle with no parks, choking air, and collapsing livability.

Once a peaceful, tight-knit neighbourhood, West Mambalam now battles for survival — trapped between relentless traffic chaos and the silent storm of gentrification displacing its people.

Washermanpet's failing sanitation systems—overflowing sewage, non-functional toilets, contaminated water—are causing preventable deaths from waterborne diseases, trapping residents in cycles of illness and destroying basic human dignity.

Mogappair — a vibrant neighbourhood where heartfelt community spirit meets the challenges of urban growth with hope and resilience.

Kolathur, once a serene area known for its water bodies and fish farms, is now a thriving residential hub in North Chennai. This rapid transformation, however, has brought significant urban challenges, placing the neighbourhood at the heart of the global effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11)—making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Despite challenges like congestion, pollution, and flooding, Kodambakkam is making strides toward SDG 11 by implementing stormwater drain revamp, smart city upgrades, green drives, and improved waste/housing management to become a safe, resilient, and sustainable urban neighborhood.