Reviving, Retrofitting, Re-inventing Tangra
Kickstarting a holistic revival of Tangra with a pilot development
A PROPOSED MUTLI-USE PROJECT IN THE HEART OF TANGRA WILL HELP SET THE BALL ROLLING FOR THE TOTAL OVERHAUL OF KOLKATA CHINATOWN INTO A VIBRANT FESTIVAL CITY.
THIS IS PART OF THE CHA PROJECT’S AMBITIOUS VISION PLAN FOR A HERITAGE- LED TRANSFORMATION OF TANGRA INTO A MAJOR ECONOMIC AND CREATIVE ZONE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTACH.
Festival City
The Cha Project's Vision Plan aims to re-invent Tangra as a vibrant, happening district with round-the-year events.
Night Market
Pedestrian streets, amenities, transport links, improved water, sanitation, lighting to support round-the-clock food, shopping.
Food Hub
The Cha Project envisages Singapore-style food streets and an overhaul and makeover of existing restaurants.
Arts Village
The Vision Plan includes artist studios, galleries, artisan workshops to promote locals crafts and forgotten skills.
Brand Tangra
The Vision Plan will include a strategy for global recognition of Tangra's unique cuisine, crafts and traditions.
TOD
Walkable streets, accessibility, amenities, inclusivity etc will help support Transport Oriented Development in Tangra.
Conservation
Preservation of tangible and intangible heritage will ensure preservation of Tangra's character and identity.
Sustainable Growth
Adaptive re-use of old tanneries and existing buildings will promote sustainable urban development in Tangra.