Around 60 objections and suggestions have been submitted to the Chandigarh administration on the proposed amendments to the Master Plan 2031, which seeks to introduce high-rise vertical expansion in the city, which has long been known for its low-density planning model.
Stakeholders have flagged a range of concerns out of which, heritage has emerged as a key issue. Stakeholders cautioned that the proposed changes, particularly high-rise development and increased densification, could impact Chandigarh’s planned character and architectural legacy envisioned by Le Corbusier.
Concerns have also been raised over the proposal for land pooling, with questions regarding its implementation, impact on existing land ownership patterns and the possibility of unregulated development.
A number of submissions have stressed that Phase-1 sectors (Sector 1 to 30, planned by French architect Le Corbusier) should remain “untouched”, arguing that any structural or policy changes in the city’s core areas could disturb its original planning framework.
Transport and infrastructure readiness have also been flagged as major concerns. Stakeholders have pointed to existing traffic congestion, parking shortages and pressure on civic amenities, raising questions about how additional load arising from densification will be managed.
