Chennai North, Chennai

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) plans to upgrade Manali Lake with new facilities, including boating, parks, and walking tracks, inspired by the popularity of Madhavaram Lake's recreational offerings. This initiative aims to transform Manali Lake into an eco-recreational hub, boosting tourism and improving the quality of life for residents in North Chennai.

The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has implemented new guidelines requiring promoters to maintain three separate bank accounts for each registered real estate project. This directive, effective from January 1, 2026, aims to enhance financial transparency, prevent fund diversion, and protect homebuyer interests by ensuring stricter monitoring of project funds.

Residents of Padianallur, a rapidly urbanizing area on the outskirts of Chennai, are urging the state government to allocate open spaces for the development of civic infrastructure, specifically parks and playgrounds. They highlighted the availability of government lands that could be used for these amenities, emphasizing the need for recreational spaces as the locality continues to grow denser.

Pedestrian walkways on several key roads in North Chennai, including Wall Tax Road and Perambur High Road North, are heavily encroached upon by food vendors and commercial establishments. This forces pedestrians to walk on the roads, creating traffic hazards and safety concerns.