Street Design
CompletedMega Street Program
Chennai · Tamil Nadu · 2026
- Client
- Chennai Government
- Firm
- Oasis Architects
- Status
- Completed
- Year
- 2026
Street Design
To transform Mint Street into a vibrant pedestrian-oriented commercial street that supports local retail activity while creating a safe, walkable, and lively public realm in the historic core of North Chennai.
Context Narrative
Context
The Mega Streets proposal reimagines Mint Street as a people-centric urban corridor within North Chennai’s historic commercial district. By improving pedestrian infrastructure, organizing traffic, and enhancing public spaces, the project aims to revive street life, strengthen retail activity, and create a more accessible and vibrant environment for everyday users and visitors.
Land Use
Other — Commercial
Historical Importance
-
Street Structure
Primary Street
Mega Street Program
Physical & Street Metrics
Right of Way
Proposed15 m
On ground12 m
Carriageway Width
ActualNot recorded
IdealNot recorded
Metrics & Insights
Derived at read time from the inputs above, benchmarked against IRC:103-2012 where a standard exists.
Wheelchair Score
1/4
Poor accessibility; misses IRC:103 provisions
IRC:103-2012 accessibility provisions.
Wheelchair
Ramps
Tactile paving
Curb cuts
Accessible crossings
Ground Floor Land Use
- Green spaces1%
- Not recorded99%
Stakeholders
Primary
- Market Vendors
Infrastructure
- State Government
