380th Madras Day: Anna Nagar through the ages

Chennai | Thursday | 22nd August, 2019

Summary:

Since 2013, Nam Veedu, Nam Oor, Nam Kadhai, a social history group headed by architect-planner Thirupurasundari has been recording the evolution of Anna Nagar. In the wake, the West Madras Neighbourhood Scheme, which initiated subsidised development schemes and other structures was born. Guided throughSince the roads in Anna Nagar are designed based on matrix structure or similar to roads in developed countries in the western world, for many, hunting for the right lane and street is a task. Thirupurasundari said that between 1968 and the early 80s, Anna Nagar had guides who used to help people navigate. From old photographs, maps and layouts of the area, they came forward to share whatever they know about Anna Nagar,” she shared..