Grid design : Chandigarh Vs Chennai
Design of chandigarh:
  • Chandigarh is a dity and a union territory in India that serves as the capital of both neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana.
  • It is one of the early planned cities in post-independence india and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design.
  • In 1950, Jawaharlal Nehru invited french architect Le Corbusier to design chandigarh city.
  • Chandigarh city is divided into 56 sectors, analogous to human body.
     - Head : Capital complex.
     - Heart : commercial center.
     - Lungs : Innumerable open spaces, green sectors.
     - The intellect : The cultural and educational institutions.
     - The Viscera : The industrial area.
     Examples: 
city map of Chandigarh
    Chandigarh house planning
  • By using Grid design Whole city looks balanced and organized.
  • Even tourist also can find his own way.
  • It is one of the well planned cities of world.
Design of Chennai:
  • Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu.
  • It is the without proper design planned city, so it faces many problems.
Chennai city map

Road map of Chennai