There are few stretches of roadways as iconic, scenic and
steeped in culture as Old Mahabalipuram Road in Chennai popularly referred to
as OMR. This 20 km long highway stretches from Madhya Kailash Temple on Sardar
Patel Road in South-East Chennai right up to Mahabalipuram in the south where
it connects with the equally famous East Coast Road (ECR). OMR, also known as
the Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, has witnessed huge growth and development in
the last decade as it gained a reputation for becoming the IT Corridor of
Chennai. Life in OMR has upgraded in a big way and it has become the
residential destination of choice for both - families, and developers looking
to meet this rising demand. Here’s why:
Connectivity
Ease of travel is a major USP of any good residential area
and OMR boasts of excellent infrastructure which boosts connectivity. This
includes the entire stretch of OMR with its flyovers and dedicated MRTS routes
and direct connectivity to the Chennai airport as well. East Coast Road and the
GST Road further enhance connectivity to other suburbs of Chennai such as
Thiruvanmiyur, Palavakkam, and Neelankarai. Other arterial routes such as
Velachery-Tambaram Main Road and Kelambakkam-Vandalur Road provide a good road
network. Proposed infrastructure such as a 17.7 km elevated road from Siruseri
to Taramani, alongside the upcoming Metro line on OMR will be a game changer
for residents and businesses along the OMR.
Employment Hub
The IT and ITeS industry is one of the highest employers in
India. OMR is home to one of the biggest agglomerations of IT and ITeS
businesses such as TCS, Cognizant, Syntel, Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys, Hexaware
and more. Most of these companies are set up in large IT Parks such as SP
Infocity, RMZ Millenia, Ascendas, SIPCOT, ELCOT SEZ and TIDEL among others. The
presence of major companies such as these means numerous employment
opportunities and further growth of the city’s ecosystem.
Well-Developed Social
Infrastructure
The commercial and residential growth of OMR in the last few
years has meant an upgrade in the civic amenities and infrastructure as well. A
number of good education institutions and hospitals serve residents here. IIT-Madras,
Hindustan University, Sathyabama University, St. Joseph’s Institute of
Technology are some well-known higher education institutions, and among schools
there’s Gateway International School, Hiranandani Upscale School and Ramana
Vidyalaya among others. Apollo Hospital, Global Hospital and Chettinad Hospital
are among those that provide excellent medical care and services.
Gateway to Adventure
Located close to the coastline means residents of OMR have an
easy access to the many popular beaches. Besides the many coastal picnic spots
and resorts there are water sports such as scuba diving and surfing to indulge
in. Other easily accessible attractions in OMR are MGM Dizee World, VGP Theme
Park, artisans’ villages like Dakshinchitra and the Cholamandalam Artists’
Village. The drive along OMR is also scenic and pleasant as one passes long
stretches of water bodies such as the Great Salt Lake, Sholinganallur Lake as
well as Guindy National Park, and Pallikaranai Marshland which is well-known
among bird watchers. For those who prefer indoor entertainment, there are
several malls and multiplexes as well.
At House of Hiranandani, we understand the value of living
close to work and amidst nature. Our City
by the Sea project in Egattur is a sprawling 120 acre residential project with
amenities such as a school, spa, salon and crèche. Choose from among 2, 3, 4
and 5 BHK spacious and luxuriously designed apartments across some of the
tallest towers in OMR. While the project is located right opposite SIPCOT Park,
it also has easy access to many other IT Parks and most social infrastructure.
The project is surrounded by lush greenery so residents can enjoy clean air,
and picturesque views of the nearby lake.
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