The Humane Metropolis
Towards an Integrated Socio-ecological planning approach in Chennai
Kavya Kalyan (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
D.A. Sepulveda Carmona – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
C. Forgaci – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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Abstract
Chennai, one of the largest metropolitan cities on the Eastern coast of South India, has seen massive growth over the last few decades, accompanied by a majorly infrastructure-led development that has put economic prosperity over environmental value and social inclusion. The effects of this process have been witnessed during the intense climatic events that the city has borne the brunt of, particularly affecting the socio-economically poor living in ecologically sensitive areas. The response measures that have been taken following such events have led to further marginalisation of these communities. The project proposes an integrated planning and design framework for the vulnerable areas in Chennai, in order to address climate adaptation in a more inclusive, just and humane manner.