An approach to build a sustainable city through the tools, models and methods of the new urbanism; Transect approach- a study of Chennai

This paper identifies the different planning approaches of new urbanism for planning a sustainable city. Transect is one such approach which enables a zoning of the city and the application of sustainable planning principles. The paper analyses the current planning approach in the study area-Chennai city- Land use Zoning Model with different Land use zoning regulations and the building development regulations for each zone according to the different abutting road widths, site areas and building use.