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PLUS

07-04-2008, 04:20 PM

Brigade's 600,000 sq ft Tech facility at Infopark

Brigade Enterprises wins bid for Bangalore property
India Infoline News Service / Mumbai Jul 04, 2008 08:10

The company has also bagged 5 acres in Kochi to develop an IT SEZ. The Info Park Kochi is the IT park developed by the Government of Kerala.

"The location promises considerable growth potential and would help us to develop 1.5mn square feet of quality office and residential space in the next 3-4 years," said M.R. Jaishankar, Chairman & MD, Brigade Group.

"This is our first commercial project in Kochi. The work on the project would start in a couple of months and will be completed three years thereafter. The built-up area is likely to be around 600,000 sq. ft. of IT space which will be jointly developed with Info Park Kochi," Jaishankar added. http://www.indiainfoline.com/news/innernews.asp?storyId=72487&lmn=1

One more biz hotel

HHI Group to focus on tier II cities to open hotels
Thursday, July 03, 2008, 13:00 Hrs [IST]
By Satarupa Chakraborty | Kolkata

Kolkata-based Hotel Hindustan International (HHI) Group of Hotels plans to set up three and four star budget hotels in tier II cities in India. The group’s five-star deluxe property in Goa and its business category boutique hotels in Pune are scheduled to start operations in March 2009. The group is also looking at cities like Raipur, Nagpur, Nashik, Dehradun and Kochi to open business hotels. The projects are expected to start operations by 2010.
http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=1542&sid=1

KMC

07-04-2008, 04:28 PM

Not Desam, but Kovilvattom Desam at Kanayannur Taluk - that means
Ernakulam area. Moreover look at survey number - sy no. 843. There is one more project
with same survey number Sy. No. 843 - Puravankara Grand Bay. That suggests
its Marine Drive - So Purva Heavens ? Well, it could also be Purva Oceania
which is close to completion.

I dont think its Oceania coz it doesnt have commercial complex . here its mentioned residential cum commercial , My beleif is its Purva Marina / Heavens . I heard that they might name it as Purva Marina or Purva Heavens , lets wait .

That will be a very high scale project with Oberoi group , given the rising interest rates and liquidity crunch , i doubt when these big ticket projects will take off .. All the realty players have taken a hit .. it will be amazing if they launch this project in next 1 month or two.

PLUS

07-04-2008, 04:49 PM

I dont think its Oceania coz it doesnt have commercial complex . here its mentioned residential cum commercial , My beleif is its Purva Marina / Heavens . I heard that they might name it as Purva Marina or Purva Heavens , lets wait .

That will be a very high scale project with Oberoi group , given the rising interest rates and liquidity crunch , i doubt when these big ticket projects will take off .. All the realty players have taken a hit .. it will be amazing if they launch this project in next 1 month or two.

Aah.. good observation - yes Oceania does not have have a commercial component.
I missed that. So this must be the big one
:cheers:

scorpiogenius

07-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Leela Infopark Phase II, III, & IV

Images: Courtesy Shafi @ SSC, Cochin (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1370)

Phase II
3.3 L sq ft
9 floors

http://i30.tinypic.com/8wbc51.jpg

Phase III
1.6 L sq ft
10 floors

http://i32.tinypic.com/308yxis.jpg

Phase IV
2.3 L sq ft
10 floors

http://i28.tinypic.com/r9r15f.jpg

PLUS

07-06-2008, 11:55 AM

Some smaller projects of 15 to 17 floors

Cherub skyvilla, Aluva
Nutech constructions
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/944/skyvillaqh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

National Empress Garden, Vennala
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4966/garden11ez0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Trinity Periyar Winds, Aluva
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2474/1121448093232periyarwinod3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A few under construction

20 storey Skyline amity Park at Edappally
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4397/img0022cn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Kent Hail Garden behind Kaloor stadium.
http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/731/hailfu9sn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Its interesting to note that Stadium has 4-lanes behind it but Thamanam-Pulleppady 4-lane is still
not complete. Does anyone know the status of Thamanam-Pulleppady 4-lane project and Pulleppady
bridge ?

KMC

07-07-2008, 08:11 AM

"They are currently designing hotel properties in Lucknow, Indore, Cochin, Jaipur, Pune, Goa for various other hotel groups to include The Intercontinental, The Hyatt, The Sheraton, The Accor, The Shangri-la, and the Leela Kempinski, The Grand. "

http://www.123eng.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52705

scorpiogenius

07-07-2008, 09:40 AM

Its interesting to note that Stadium has 4-lanes behind it but Thamanam-Pulleppady 4-lane is still
not complete. Does anyone know the status of Thamanam-Pulleppady 4-lane project and Pulleppady
bridge ?

Sorry if I'm wrong, but I think this is the Jawaharlal Nehru Road behind the international stadium. If so then it was built by the help of Skyline Builders in collaboration with the residents association of this road. This road leads to their Imperial Gardens, if I'm right. See the architecture of the road, doesnt have the looks of a Govt costruction. :yuck: Appears nice and tidy with all those palms on the median.:yes: :yes:

bhasidali

07-07-2008, 10:20 AM

EWDPL has judiciously chosen a mix of Tier II and Tier III cities for it’s expansions as illustrated. The other cities being contemplated are Bhilai, Udiapur, Aurangabad, Nasik, Bilaspur, Haldwani, Dehradun, Mysore, Cochin.

http://www.timalls.com/upcomming_projects.php

http://www.timalls.com/treasurebazaars.php

PLUS

07-07-2008, 01:37 PM

From Manorama - Yatch boom at Kochi
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/47/20080707af006101010yt3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20080707af006101010yt3.jpg)

PLUS

07-08-2008, 04:13 AM

Sutherland signs pact with California based co
7 Jul, 2008, 2138 hrs IST, PTI

The company, as part of its expansion plans in Kerala, is targeting to double its headcount in Kochi to over 3,000 employees over the next 18 months, the release added. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/ITeS/Sutherland_signs_pact_with_California_based_co/articleshow/3208157.cms

ani07

07-08-2008, 11:19 AM

Which is this 150 acre township?

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/967/765

PLUS

07-08-2008, 12:18 PM

Which is this 150 acre township?

• Master Planning for 150 acre Mixed Use Development in Kochi, India with 1,800 residential units, a town center, hospital, hotel, retail mall and 1.5 million square feet of IT buildings

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/967/765

Wow !! HOK designs one more project in Kochi !! A mega township
with 1.5 million sq ft IT space and 1800 apartment units.
HOK (London) had designed Nitesh Wimbledon Gardens but this one looks much
much bigger. Nitesh does not have this much of land. Emaar-MGF has about
150 acres, Ozone had about 200-300 acres. Any who are the others, any guess ?

KMC

07-08-2008, 04:10 PM

Wow !! HOK designs one more project in Kochi !! A mega township
with 1.5 million sq ft IT space and 1800 apartment units.
HOK (London) had designed Nitesh Wimbledon Gardens but this one looks much
much bigger. Nitesh does not have this much of land. Emaar-MGF has about
150 acres, Ozone had about 200-300 acres. Any who are the others, any guess ?

Might be Emaar , Can be Unitech also . But possibility seems Emaar , as they have more projects with HOK.

PLUS

07-09-2008, 04:44 AM

Might be Emaar , Can be Unitech also . But possibility seems Emaar , as they have more projects with HOK.

Emaar has applied for an IT SEZ at Kochi. That means over 70% of area will have to be
IT space. This one does not seem to have it - only 1.5 million sq ft.
Or is this a separate project ?

AbrahamVCherry

07-09-2008, 07:53 AM

Hi Cochin Forummers
I launched a new forum for Cochin/Kochi has been launched. Its got some nice pictures and discussion post.
All are welcome to join.
http://forum.kochinow.com/viewforum.php?f=2

http://kochinow.com

PLUS

07-09-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi Cochin Forummers
A new forum for Cochin/Kochi has been launched. Its got some nice pictures and discussion post.
All are welcome to join.
http://forum.kochinow.com/viewforum.php?f=2

http://kochinow.com

Good initiative. I have joined. :cheers:

Surajsharma

Can't we make this a forum to discuss problems like traffic issues that
press club was taking up ? Lets also open more threads for such issues.

AbrahamVCherry

07-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Good initiative. I have joined. :cheers:

Surajsharma

Can't we make this a forum to discuss problems like traffic issues that
press club was taking up ? Lets also open more threads for such issues.

:cheers: :cheers:
I invite all to join!!!!!

AbrahamVCherry

07-09-2008, 12:05 PM

http://forum.kochinow.com/ is a forum created by me for discussions and I welcome all SSP forummers to join and contribute.

I will also be launching a website http://kochinow.com
Very soon!!!!
Please come and visit,participate and stay. You will enjoy your stay!!!

bhasidali

07-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Peridot at Aluva, and Water Lilly villa project and Lotus Point, both at Maradu, Kochi.

In this, Lotus Point is a twin tower of 30+ floor...

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=229188&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16

scorpiogenius

07-11-2008, 09:16 AM

Good morning to you all....:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Purva Marina
27 floors X 3-4 towers
Marine Drive

Area: 25.25 acres
1392 nos 3& 4 bed apartments
4.3 million sq ft
5 star hotel
office space

http://www.rspindia.net/

http://i33.tinypic.com/4qpikh.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2z7hn5x.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2eltv6p.jpg

PLUS

07-11-2008, 10:26 AM

Awesome discovery, scorpio. Please add it at our new forum too - http://www.kochinow.com/

We were after this for a few days, and stupid on our
part not to check RSP site. This is awaiting env clearance.

This is possible on Marine Drive area only due to the
exemption given to GIDA land from land use rules. This was given at the
time of bidding. This allows 20+ storey buildings like Dewa and this one.
Anyways another mindboggling project of Purva after Grand Palms which is
about to be launched.

scorpiogenius

07-11-2008, 11:01 AM

Awesome discovery, scorpio.

We were after this for a few days, and stupid on our
part not to check RSP site. This is awaiting env clearance.

This is possible on Marine Drive area only due to the
exemption given to GIDA land from land use rules. This was given at the
time of bidding. This allows 20+ storey buildings like Dewa and this one.
Anyways another mindboggling project of Purva after Grand Palms which is
about to be launched.

Take the liberty to post it in any forum maaaaann...Go on...:tup:

So excemption for GIDA means there will be no obstacles from the Navy as well, because of the airport and all those security features. Spectacular project anyway..:worship: :worship:

PLUS

07-11-2008, 11:20 AM

Take the liberty to post it in any forum maaaaann...Go on...:tup:

So excemption for GIDA means there will be no obstacles from the Navy as well, because of the airport and all those security features. Spectacular project anyway..:worship: :worship:

Thanks Scorpio, please post it yourself now that you have joined.
BTW, liberty from land use rules does not automatically mean no obstacles from the Navy. But for this
project, Navy will not object because the location is further behind Vallarpadam. Since Vallarpadam
itself is given exemption by Navy out of its flying funnel, what lies behind naturally
gets it. Also it is not too tall - only 27 floors (~115 mtrs) less than what cranes at
Vallarpadam will sport (120-metre Super Post Panamax cranes) within 15 months
(Nov 2009).

thunderboltz

07-11-2008, 04:37 PM

Waw... Purva Marina looks fantastic.:notacrook: Great find, scorpiogenius.:tup:

Wish marine drive was longer. We'd have more such projects coming up then. ;)

roshan

07-11-2008, 06:54 PM

http://i38.tinypic.com/2vlrvar.jpg

http://www.kristalgroup.com/

roshan

07-11-2008, 07:01 PM

http://i34.tinypic.com/2nu3xw2.jpg

http://www.matherprojects.com/

SERENE WATERS @ Aluva

http://i38.tinypic.com/2l2fky.jpg

http://www.kunnel.com/

KMC

07-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Good morning to you all....:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Purva Marina
27 floors X 3-4 towers
Marine Drive

Area: 25.25 acres
1392 nos 3& 4 bed apartments
4.3 million sq ft
5 star hotel
office space

waaww superrbb , scorpy you did it . There waits the Oberoi Hotel to adorn Marine drive... 1400 apts at Marine drive , another 1400 crorepatis to add . along with DEWA's 400.

Just too cosmopolitan centre..

thunderboltz

07-13-2008, 06:43 PM

NBA office in Kochi?

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kochi, along with Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, has been short-listed by the elite National Basketball Association (NBA) of the United States for setting up its India office.

P.O. Phillip, president of the Kerala Basketball Association, said that a two-member delegation led by Akash Jain, NBA's director of international development, had met him in Alappuzha two days ago to discuss the matter.

"The discussion was fruitful and I am happy to know about Kochi's chances to have the NBA's India office. China and Japan already have offices of NBA," said Phillip.

"There would be a good amount of funds at the disposal of NBA and this, in turn, would be utilised to provide excellent training for those who choose basketball as a career sport. They would also come forward to set up infrastructure facility for promoting basketball," said Phillip.

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1177337

Mr.kochi

07-14-2008, 12:09 PM

hello guys new to this forumm ..... happy to be a part of this discussion .....
anyways

does the increase in inflation affect the ongoing project in kochi ........ or the projects that are yet to be launched .... ??

elm07

07-14-2008, 06:18 PM

yeah definitely but that affects all cities - it will affect some current and all future projects directly and indirectly - since the cost of building and materials is going to shoot up. Not to mention the impact of inflation on the economy, if the economy tanks then many future projects may be shelved. Lets hope we just get many projects completed before that.

hello guys new to this forumm ..... happy to be a part of this discussion .....
anyways

does the increase in inflation affect the ongoing project in kochi ........ or the projects that are yet to be launched .... ??

PLUS

07-16-2008, 04:48 AM

Land acquisition complete for Vallarpadam

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: The decks have been cleared for setting up the rail and road connectivity to the proposed Vallarpadam Container Terminal project with the Ernakulam district administration completing the land acquisition for the project on Tuesday.

The administration fulfilled the assurance given by the Chief Minister in the Assembly that the land acquisition for the road and rail links will be completed before July 15.

Addressing a press conference here, District Collector M. Beena said that 4.30 hectares earmarked for the rail connectivity was transferred to the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd on Tuesday. About 144 families in four villages — Edapally North and South, Mulavukad and Cheranalloor — agreed to hand over the land for the project. The district administration has already got possession of the 43.75 hectares for the road link.

Dr. Beena said 183 families have given written assurance agreeing to hand over their land for the road connectivity. The registration process for the road link will be completed soon and it will be handed over to the National Highway Authority of India, she said.

Promising that the rehabilitation process of those who lost their land for the project would be competed before July 19, Dr. Beena said the drawing of lots for the allocation of plots to the displaced will be held soon. The land will be handed over to them within two months.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/16/stories/2008071657710100.htm

more reports here http://www.kochinow.com/

PLUS

07-18-2008, 08:20 AM

Kochi still hogs the limelight

Despite the inflation and increased rates of home loans, being the centrally located business capital of Kerala Kochi still hogs the limelight. People still prefer to own an apartment or a villa in and around Kochi with an expectation of getting good value appreciation in the long run.

In recent years, in the sphere of business growth in general and in realty sector in particular, Kochi has registered good growth. And in the process, it has acquired an equal standing with major metros in the country. Other than realty, IT, healthcare and hospitality are some of the other areas where Kochi has created a mark of its own. It is interesting to note that, today, with good industrial growth, Kochi offers more choices to every discerning customer. And one parti cular segment that has aptly complemented the growth is that of the real estate sector.

Despite the inflation and increased rates of home loans, being the centrally located business capital of Kerala Kochi still hogs the limelight. And, both the commercial and residential projects still have a steady following here. People still prefer to own an apartment or a villa in and around Kochi with an expectation of getting good value appreciation in the long run. The changes in the attitude of the customers have influenced the builders in Kochi in a big way and thus have streamlined several innovative transformations in their business.

Builders are of the opinion that all the prospective clients have one trait in common, before investing, they always give utmost priority to the credentials of the builder. "Because, by investing in real estate you are entering an altogether different investment platform where mutual good faith will have to stay intact for several years" says Ajith of Heera Constructions.

As the new generation is becoming more investment-friendly, the builders are zeroing in on that category with their premium projects. The IT hub of Kochi - Kakkanad - has the maximum number of premium housing projects and all the promoters are eyeing the IT professionals.

The easy accessibility to two national highways and an international airport are some of the advantages that make Kakkanad the cynosure of all eyes. And moving with the times, by introducing world-class amenities and design, the builders in Kochi are working hard to live up to the expectations of the young generation.

And projects like International Container Transshipment Terminal and LNG terminal, the work of which has already begun, is all set to enhance the face value of Kochi . On its completion, Kochi will grab all the attention in the country and a cosmopolitan crowd is expected to choose Kochi as their new destination. And housing is going to be a particular area where too expansion is likely to happen.

Builders having operations in Kerala have very well realized that launching projects in the suburbs of Kochi can also be equally rewarding. For them the availability of land within the city has become quite scarce and as such to be in the segment and also to cater to the huge demands from their clientele, it’s mandatory to head towards the suburbs.

Most of the builders have now more than one project in many of the suburbs of Kochi. "We were one of the first builders in Kochi to have gone beyond the city limits and the best example is our New Cochin Project, 20 Kms away from Vytilla", remarks Rajeev Kumar Cheruvara, Director, Apple a day properties.

In such a scenario, it’s not only Kochi but also its suburbs are all poised for good growth. Suburbs such as Tripunithura and Aluva are already witnessing hectic activities and more such places are being identified by the builders. This aspect has given rise to a sudden spurt of activities because of the fact that all these places lie in close proximity to Kochi . Given the road conditions are reasonably good sans traffic snarls one can easily access these places from Kochi .

To address the customers in a more tailor-made manner, builders are also organising exclusive property expos of their own. This apart the apex bodies of builders in the city also organise property shows bringing all concerned under one roof.

The property shows are being identified as a good platform where genuine buyers happen to participate. And those builders who have participated in such shows or have conducted one of their own endorse this statement with a grin.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/18/stories/2008071853460500.htm

http://www.forum.kochinow.com/viewforum.php?f=2

Jassie

07-18-2008, 12:17 PM

Does anybody in this forum have any information regarding Harit Havens' Emerald Hills project in Aluva?

Anybody here seen the land site and/or purchased in this development?

What have been your experience with them?

Thank you.

KMC

07-18-2008, 05:06 PM

Guys whats happening to our SEZ ,

as far as my understanding goes , Parsvnath Project is gonna be really huge but our CM wont allow it to happen it seems.

PLUS

07-20-2008, 04:49 AM

Guys whats happening to our SEZ ,

as far as my understanding goes , Parsvnath Project is gonna be really huge but our CM wont allow it to happen it seems.

Have a look at the following post to see the hypocritic approach of Kerala govt

http://www.forum.kochinow.com/viewtopic.php?p=52#p52

KMC

07-20-2008, 08:22 AM

In this, Lotus Point is a twin tower of 30+ floor...

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=229188&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16

Its planned as a twin tower of 37 floors near fisheries college panangad , they have some 12 acres waterfront property there.

Cant imagine 37 storied building at Panangad!!!!!!

Photo was there in todays manorama , but a very small pic .

sowmya

07-20-2008, 02:40 PM

tonapz

07-20-2008, 03:20 PM

An unofficial information. Oberon mall works are over. Next month it might open. But my fear is that whether our anti-social govt will start protests against opening of mall just like they did for Reliance Fresh.

Yeah Its said that the Mall would be open by Mid August. an Onam Bonus for the Kochites. The reason for the delayed start is not any anti-social group. its part of the government. The mall hasn't got the Electricity connection so far. and also the Mall hasn't got NOC from the Fire&Rescue Dept. Inspite of all this the MD of the group is confident of opening the mall for Onam. Remeber the first mall in Kerala Focus Mall Calicut hasn't got electricity so far!

Courtesy: Dhanam Magazine July 2008 Issue!

bhasidali

07-22-2008, 06:36 AM

Read some facts about Choice Paradise...

* 126m tall..
* Completes one floor on each 8 days.
* will complete 25 floor on this December.
* 5 Hi speed lifts with 2.5 per sec.
* Reach 40th floor on 1 min.
* Lighting on the top like empire state building.
* can see the radius of 18 miles (upto cherthala)
* spread light of each color on each day of week
etc..etc..

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/2008_customimages/news/PF121283_50bis8.pdf

Mr.kochi

07-23-2008, 04:46 PM

good to see a lot of developments are taking place in kochi ... have been 2 yrs since i left ...... just went through this forum and was surprising to know a lot of hotels coming up .....

shall we dicuss the current status of all new hotels coming up in kochi... and state the one which are already there, inorder to have a number on how many hotels we will have in the future....

can some one who is currently in kochi or has the informations, list it out along with the name, location, group which is promoting it, its star category, its status wether its ready, under construction, proposed etc ....

PLUS

07-26-2008, 05:13 AM

A few mega projects from environment ministry. Read more at Kochi Now Forums (http://www.forum.kochinow.com)

Sobha Hitech city - asked to resubmit

Construction of Sobha HI-tech City at village Maradu, Cochin by M/s. Sobha Developers Ltd (No:21-170/2008-IA.III)

The project involves construction of a township on a plot area of 10,35,995 Sq.m. The total builtup area is 22,65,672.8 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 9236 KLD (fresh water requirement is 6031 KLD). Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 2585 KLD, horticulture 512 KLD, AC cooling 108 KLD and irrigation ? 3000 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 45 Tons/day. The power requirement is 100 MW. The total parking spaces proposed are for residential 15,000 cars and 3000 two wheelers and for commercial ? 4814 ECS. Total cost of the project is Rs. 5000 Crores.

In view of the foregoing observations, the proposal is not recommended for environmental clearance. The proposal shall be considered afresh after the above observations are addressed and proposal is submitted for reconsideration.

TCS - asked to resubmit

Construction of Software Development Complex (IT Park) at Kochi, Kerala by M/s. Tata Consultancy Service (No:21-167/2008-IA.III)

The project involves construction of software complex on a plot area of 63616.53 Sq.m. The total builtup area is 1,16,390.07 Sq.m. It is proposed to develop a complex having of 8000 working employees. The total water requirement is 385 KLD (fresh water requirement is 200 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 360 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 160 KLD, horticulture 30 KLD, AC cooling 170 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 2249 Kg/day, STP sludge ? 180 Kg/day. The power requirement is 8000 KVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for 1787 cars (MLCP) and 1500 two wheelers and 10 bus parking spaces. Total cost of the project is Rs. 234.44 Crores.

...

In view of the foregoing observations, the proposal is not recommended for environmental clearance. The proposal shall be considered afresh after the above observations are addressed and proposal is submitted for reconsideration.

Parsvnath - asked to resubmit

4.13 Construction of IT/ ITeS (SEZ) at Nedumbassery village, Chengamanadu village, Alwa Taluka, Enakulam distt, Kerala by M/s. Parsvnath Developers Ltd. (No:21-162/2008-IA.III)

The project involves construction of IT/ITES SEZ on a plot area of 3,07,600 Sq.m. (Processing area ? 2,15,300 sq.m., non-processing area ? 92,300 sq.m.). The total builtup area is 13,37,997.03 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 12,483 KLD (fresh water requirement is 4712 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 10,610 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 7771 KLD, horticulture 100 KLD, AC cooling 1678 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 7011 Kg/day. The power requirement is 1,45,139 KVA.

During discussions, the following points emerged:

(i) The project falls under category ?B1? under item 8(b) ? Township and Area Development projects and requires an Environmental Impact Assessment Study, the total built up area of the project is more than 1,50,000 sq.m. and the site is outside municipal limits and development area limits, the site is 4 to 7 m lower than the new road near it and it is also very close to the airport, so the project proponents were advised to submit the ...

In view of the above, the Committee recommends for the submission of draft TOR by the project proponent.

Apple Ice - recommended

4.18 Construction of Group Housing ?Apple Ice? at Manjummel, Eloor Village, Parur Taluk, Kochi, Kerala by M/s. Apple-A-Day Properties (P) Ltd. (No:21-198/2008-IA.III)

The project involves construction of housing project on a plot area of 11,210 sq.m. The total builtup area is 57,145 Sq.m. It is proposed to construct 464 flats (1 BR ? 88, 2 BR ? 154, 3 BR ? 220 and Pent house ? 2) in 3 blocks (Basement + Ground Floor + First Floor + 22 floors). The total water requirement is 306.24 KLD (fresh water requirement is 169.88 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 375 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets - 111.36 KLD, horticulture - 15 KLD, washing paved area - 10 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 928 Kg/day. (Bio-medical waste ? 464 and non-bio medical waste ? 464. The power requirement is 1500 KVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for 471 cars (Basement ? 79, Ground Floor ? 134, First Floor ? 134 and surface ? 124) + 135 two wheelers (Basement ? 11, Ground Floor ? 62 and First Floor ? 62). Total cost of the project is Rs. 65.65 Crores.

Provided the response of the project proponent to the aforesaid observations is to the satisfaction of the Committee, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for environmental clearance.

KMC

07-27-2008, 02:03 PM

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4558/tnrd4.jpg

PLUS

07-28-2008, 04:38 AM

Infosys compliments Kochi again

Infosys states that Kochi is most attractive in Kerala for people in IT
industry to move in as it is the more cosmopolitan. This
is the second time Infosys has appreciated the importance of Kochi.

people in the IT industry are very mobile. They can work in any part of India, any part of the world. There are lots of jobs. So we have to go where people want to go. Kochi, for example, is more cosmopolitan. T.V. Mohandas Pai, board member and head of Human Resources Department, Infosys.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/28/stories/2008072857810200.htm

bhasidali

07-28-2008, 08:04 AM

MRG Group is planning to invest 30 crore in Kochi...

http://mathrubhumi.com/2008_customimages/news/PF121318_51bis3.pdf

http://i38.tinypic.com/t7086h.jpg

bhasidali

07-28-2008, 08:06 AM

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4558/tnrd4.jpg

SRK Lotus Point, Kochi

abhilash

07-28-2008, 10:33 AM

MRG Group is planning to invest 30 crore in Kochi...

http://mathrubhumi.com/2008_customimages/news/PF121318_51bis3.pdf

http://i38.tinypic.com/t7086h.jpg

I think its for a 5 Star Hotel
Somebody kindly confirm

Santhosh

07-28-2008, 12:23 PM

What is the meeaning of this?

Is Govt of Kerala forwarded SEZ request of Parsvnath to Central Govt?

A few mega projects from environment ministry. Read more at Kochi Now Forums (http://www.forum.kochinow.com)

Sobha Hitech city - asked to resubmit

TCS - asked to resubmit

Parsvnath - asked to resubmit

Apple Ice - recommended

KMC

07-28-2008, 01:18 PM

SRK Lotus Point, Kochi

Yes , same one.

Can you imagine 37 Floor twin towers at Cheppanam!!!!! , but its happening.

KMC

07-28-2008, 01:39 PM

Its confirmed , Marriott Courtyard at Lulu .

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News_by_Industry/Marriott_to_add_24_hotels_by_2011/articleshow/3297803.cms

PLUS

07-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Yes , same one.

Can you imagine 37 Floor twin towers at Cheppanam!!!!! , but its happening.

There is a better rendering here
http://www.forum.kochinow.com/ (http://www.forum.kochinow.com/)

pramodusnair

07-28-2008, 02:49 PM

List of projects coming up in Ernakulam.
http://www.ibef.org/download/Kerala_21may.htm

scorpiogenius

07-29-2008, 08:23 AM

Yes , same one.

Can you imagine 37 Floor twin towers at Cheppanam!!!!! , but its happening.

Is it such a remote place? I checked it on Wikimapia and it appears just off the NH Bypass and adjascent to the Shobha City. ;) ;)

abhilash

07-30-2008, 03:50 AM

Smart City to get 11.46 Acres more

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&programId=1073753761&articleType=Malayalam%20News&contentId=4320430&BV_ID=@@@

abhilash

07-30-2008, 03:52 AM

Does anybody know what happens to HDIL Cybercity
Is the project progressing
or
Have they withdrawn from the project

abhilash

07-30-2008, 04:02 AM

Finishing school to come up in Kochi too

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State government is opening another Model Finishing School (after the first one in the capital city that has just completed training for its inaugural batch) in Kochi next month.

Together, the two finishing schools, being run under the joint auspices of Institute of Human Resources Development and Kerala State Information Technology Mission with the support of IT major Infosys, will have a student intake of 180 for each batch of 45 days’ duration.

Almost all the 25 students in the first batch of the school in Thiruvananthapuram have received lucrative postings in major IT companies in the country, according to the Model Finishing School Director V.A. Arunkumar. These students will have their convocation on Wednesday at a function at the seminar hall of Kerala State Science and Technology Museum here.

The Thiruvananthapuram school has invited applications from those wanting to join its second batch scheduled to commence training on August 8. The last date for submitting applications is August 2. The application form can be downloaded from the website www. modelfinishingschool.org.

Unemployed youth with B.Tech, MCA, or M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) qualification can apply. They should have obtained 60 per cent marks. B.Tech. students from all streams awaiting final results too can apply.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/30/stories/2008073060480500.htm

abhilash

07-30-2008, 04:05 AM

Preparations on for Volvo Ocean Race

KOCHI: The final plan for the Race Village to be built near the BTP Berth of the Kochi Port for the Volvo Ocean Race India Stopover in December here has been finalised by Volvo Event Management U.K. and the Cochin port Trust.

Locations for the finish of the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race arriving from Cape Town and the Start line for the third leg from Kochi to Singapore have also been finalised.

Preparation reviewed

Race Director Jack Lloyd, Director Planning and Operations Jeremy Troughton, Events Manger Allison Crook and Operations Manager Rosie Julian were in the city to hold discussions with the Stopover Team. They reviewed the ongoing development activities for the Volvo Ocean Race stopover, the first of its kind experience for an Indian port.

The most important of the preparations work is the construction of the Race Village and the Team Area at the Port premises, which among others, will have a state-of-the-art media centre to cater to the needs of hundreds of global and national media persons who are expected to converge on Kochi for the event. The event will be beamed to 200 countries and will feature a live feed on the Internet.

Race village

The Race Village will also have the International Jury Office for the Race, Race Management Office, Events and Operations Office, Logistics Office besides the media and accreditation offices.

A 600 sq.m. exhibition pavilion will function as a major area for public participation in the Ocean Race Stopover. Parking grounds, additional lines for power and water supplies and reconstruction of existing jetties are among the major facilitation activities. Food courts serving multiple global cuisines will be a major feature during the Stopover.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/28/stories/2008072856010300.htm

abhilash

07-30-2008, 04:08 AM

Riding high on luxury

Yachts, the ultimate symbol of luxury, sail into the changing lifestyle of Kochiites.

Kochi is fast turning into a hub of the super rich where a young generation that loves to flaunt and enjoy this status has emerged. There is a visible change in lifestyle choices and attitude towards leisure. From diamond jewellery, airplanes, Merced es, branded clothes; you have a society that is seeking new lifestyle statements. And owning a luxury yacht is the ultimate status symbol.

http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/07/28/stories/2008072850640100.htm

pramodusnair

07-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Does anybody know what happens to HDIL Cybercity
Is the project progressing
or
Have they withdrawn from the project

The work is going on in full swing. I saw piling and some foundation works being executed when I passed by the HDIL site near HMT. Also, they have applied for environmental clearance, that means the project is still on.

sowmya

07-30-2008, 03:12 PM

But can they start the project without environmental clearance and also have they applied for SEZ status? Are they planning for SEZ status

The work is going on in full swing. I saw piling and some foundation works being executed when I passed by the HDIL site near HMT. Also, they have applied for environmental clearance, that means the project is still on.

abhilash

08-01-2008, 04:03 AM

Efforts on to promote ornamental fish exports

KOCHI: The first general body meeting of the Kerala Aqua Ventures International Limited (KAVIL), the public-private partnership project for ornamental fish export, will be held at Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

The meeting will decide on the modes in which private equity will be invited to the venture.

The representatives from the Government sector will attend the meeting to be chaired by the Chief Minister.

Once fully established, KAVIL hopes to export at least 100 crore ornamental fish to the international market thus touching the lives of hundreds of ornamental fish farmers and breeders in the State. The Government project is to promote ornamental fish farming in the State through homestead farms, satellite farms owned by private individuals and also clusters of fish farmers.

An aqua technology park with export hub and space for R&D facilities will come up at Kadungalloor in this regard.
The State Government, on its part, has invested Rs. 8.13 crore in the initial phase and the funds have been used for the civil construction at Kadungalloor. Nearly 54 per cent of the equity of the project will be allotted to the private players and a formal announcement regarding the share and content of the private sector will be announced after the general body meeting.

The design for the satellite farms have been finalised and the training programme for the farmers at satellite farms, homesteads and clusters will be completed before September 30, said A. Gopalakrishnan Nair, executive director of Fisheries Research Management Society. The State Government had identified the Society as the advisor for the project.

The import of the brood stock of the ornamental fish varieties will begin during the last week of August.

During the first year of its activity, the aqua technology park will be using 20 acres. Once completed, the project will be spread over 128 acres making it one of the biggest such ventures in the country, fisheries experts said.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/31/stories/2008073161390900.htm

KMC

08-01-2008, 07:45 AM

New additions at Environmental clearance list

2008 Project No:21-336/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for residential project vengola road, village aluva west, taluk aluva
District:Ernakulam
Village:Aluva
Company:A.V. Associates
29/07/2008 To be considered by EAC
2
2008 Project No:21-337/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for residential project village cheranelloor, taluk kanayannur, distt ernakulum
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Parinee developers and Projects Pvt. Ltd.
29/07/2008 To be considered by EAC
3
2008 Project No:21-332/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC proposed group housing project, kristal Malachite, edapally south, kanayannor taluk
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Kristal Infrastructure Ltd.
28/07/2008 To considered by EAC
4
5
2008 Project No:21-331/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed residential apartment complex oceanus paramount at resurveys , kumbalum village
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Oceanus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
21/07/2008 To be considered by EAC
6
2008 Project No:21-325/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed group housing project at village elamkulam , taluk kanayannoor, Kochi
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Soni Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
18/07/2008 To be considered by EAC
7
2008 Project No:21-312/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed group housing project at village mulavukadu taluk, ernakulam
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Alfa Ventures (P) Ltd.
11/07/2008 To be considered by EAC

sakrishna

08-01-2008, 05:44 PM

http://www.goodearthhomes.net/img/elements/pic_a.gif

abhilash

08-02-2008, 07:18 AM

I heard that 4 SEZs has been cleared for Kerala.
Can any body confirm this??

Santhosh

08-02-2008, 02:58 PM

These are in Kannur, Alleppey[2 nos] and another one in another place. All govt sponsored IT parks.

None of the pvt SEZ in the list.

I heard that 4 SEZs has been cleared for Kerala.
Can any body confirm this??

KMC

08-03-2008, 07:07 AM

These are in Kannur, Alleppey[2 nos] and another one in another place. All govt sponsored IT parks.

None of the pvt SEZ in the list.

That Crap CM will never allow any pvt sector to start IT parks , he is spoiling growth of Kochi where all the PVT sez operators are waiting with land ready and only for permission from State govt. No other city in kerala will loose much coz almost 90% of the proposed PVT SEZ's are in Kochi.

Parsvnath is good eg. , its a huge project.

KMC

08-03-2008, 03:09 PM

Looks like another chennai based group starting their operations in Kochi..

http://jobsearch.naukri.com/mynaukri/mn_newminnernew.php?f=220708000246&xp=41&xz=0_6_4&xo=&id=&xid=121676858244881300&qc=376&qs=r&qt=all&qv=040708001079&qd=1&enableRoleMapping=n&mode=7

Santhosh

08-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Guys

good news about SEZ in Kerala, CPM is in favour of SEZ. I saw this news only in manorama not in any other news paper that includes Hindu, etc

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&programId=1073753765&articleType=Malayalam%20News&contentId=4340822&BV_ID=@@@

PLUS

08-04-2008, 09:07 AM

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5154/srklotuspointgw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sowmya

08-04-2008, 12:26 PM

Great news. Hope they give SEZ notification to atleast some of them in the next BOA and also I hope CM obeys the party and sends the approval to the Centre

Guys

good news about SEZ in Kerala, CPM is in favour of SEZ. I saw this news only in manorama not in any other news paper that includes Hindu, etc

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&programId=1073753765&articleType=Malayalam%20News&contentId=4340822&BV_ID=@@@

PLUS

08-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Didn't know this chuthiya CM had held up a public sector application also !!
Hindustan newsprint's sez application was also blocked by this jerk cm.
So it is clearly not allergy to private sector but outright corruption that lead this fellow !!
What to say - just a burden to planet earth !!

At last - SEZs are becoming reality. How many in Kochi ? At least 8 must be.
Hindustan newsprint is in Vellore near Piravom so that will certainly add to the
lot.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2413/20080804ap009101025ob0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

PLUS

08-04-2008, 02:36 PM

New additions at Environmental clearance list

Project Name: EC for residential project village cheranelloor, taluk kanayannur, distt ernakulum
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Parinee developers and Projects Pvt. Ltd.
29/07/2008 To be considered by EAC
3
2008 Project No:21-332/2008-IA.III

Stunning Parinee project

Parinee Paradise - 34 floors
Vaduthala

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9137/view1op9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3039/view2pn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/968/view3sp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Kochi Now forum for more updates (http://forum.kochinow.com/)

PLUS

08-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Centre for Perishable Cargo ready at CIAL

CPC project at CIAL
Monday August 4 2008 08:34 IST

Express News Service

NEDUMBASSERY:The trial run of Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC), an ambitious project of the CIAL, will begin within a couple of months if the discussion of the officials concerned is an indication. The CPC will be a blessing for the exporters especially the farmers. Their perishable products can be exported without getting damaged under the project.

The 53-crore project with assistance from the Agriculture Product Development Agency will have the facility to export about 20,000 tons of perishable cargo every year. P K Mishra, secretary of Union Ministry of Agriculture,Mini Mathew, chairperson of the Coconut Development Board and Prathapan of the State Horticulture Mission discussed the issue with airport director A C K Nair, general manager A M Shabeer, special officer (cargo) George Koshy at the Kochi International Airport on Saturday.

They reportedly suggested to the CIAL authorities to construct parking bay for cargo flights and container parking yard to facilitate the smooth functioning of the CPC.

The authorities propose to inaugurate the CPC project during the Onam season, it is learnt.
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20080803221324&Page=R&Title=Kerala&Topic=0

elm07

08-05-2008, 09:36 PM

Hill International to provide project management services for the development of SmartCity Kochi

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/hill-international-selected-project-manager/story.aspx?guid=%7B7D0E9A27-AA52-427C-B0B2-C3CA63617163%7D&dist=hppr

MARLTON, N.J. & KOCHI, India, Aug 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hill International (HIL:hill international inc comHIL 16.59, -0.16, -1.0%) , the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by SmartCity (Kochi) Infrastructure Private Ltd. to provide project management services for the development of the SmartCity Kochi development in India. The two-and-a-half year contract has an estimated value to Hill of approximately INR 373 million ($9.1 million).
Located in the southeastern Indian coastal city of Kochi, SmartCity Kochi will be a technology epicenter. The development, built on approximately 300 acres and developed as a Special Economic Zone, is expected to become one of India's largest business parks. SmartCity Kochi is aimed to be the platform for technological excellence where major global and local businesses will be attracted to set up their regional operations and is projected to generate more than 90,000 employment opportunities. SmartCity Kochi will provide a competitive environment and a world-class infrastructure for these companies by leveraging on its location, local government support and the reputation of SmartCity Kochi. Another important feature of the project is the development of a sustainable township based on the U.S. Green Building Council LEED standard. The first phase of SmartCity Kochi is expected to cost approximately INR 15 billion ($350 million).
Hill's services on the development will include project administration, document control, master scheduling, budgeting and cost management, project reporting, design management, value engineering, construction tendering, construction program management and claims management.
"We are very excited to be entering the Indian market with such an important project," said Raouf S. Ghali, President of Hill's Project Management Group (International). "SmartCity Kochi will be a state-of-the-art business community," Ghali added.
Hill International, with 2,100 employees in 80 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 11th largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at http://www.hillintl.com.
This press release may include certain statements that fall within the definition of "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, overall economic and market conditions, competitors' and clients' actions, and other conditions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including those risks identified in Hill's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, such statements should be considered in light of these risks. Any prediction by Hill is only a statement of management's belief at the time the prediction is made. There can be no assurance that any prediction once made will continue thereafter to reflect management's belief, and Hill does not undertake to update publicly its predictions, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

abhilash

08-06-2008, 06:21 AM

BSF team inspects sites for base

Kochi: The Border Security Force has plans to set up a centre in Ernakulam district. To this end, a team of Border Security Force officers led by an Inspector General called on District Collector M. Beena on Tuesday.

The team visited Puthuvypeen, Malayattoor and Kaladi on the look-out for the right location. Deputy Collector Shahnawaz coordinated the visit.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/06/stories/2008080659380300.htm

abhilash

08-06-2008, 06:24 AM

KMC

08-06-2008, 08:13 AM

I heard that a Kinfra Park (SEZ) is coming around Angamally,Kalady area.Its about 450+ acres.
People staying in these areas have allready started making issues,regarding land acquisition.
Somebody kindly confirm the news.

For SEZ they will not face much problem as the requirement is only for rehabiliatting 10 people. This was confirmed in manorama.

Problem comes in building the 50 mtr wide road .. , this will be issue for some time as regards alignment and all.

scorpiogenius

08-06-2008, 09:16 AM

For SEZ they will not face much problem as the requirement is only for rehabiliatting 10 people. This was confirmed in manorama.

Problem comes in building the 50 mtr wide road .. , this will be issue for some time as regards alignment and all.

50 m wide road? GREAT! So the authorities have woken up at last to the fact that 16m and 20m roads wont do any good for Cochin. :cheers:

The new Marine Drive extension is 32m, so is the Smart City Road.

BTW 5 new 30+ towers in around a weeks time! Cochin is really beating the recession and market downslide to the finishing point. The SEZs getting nod from the CM also will be a shot in the arm for the city..:tup: :tup:

elm07

08-06-2008, 03:34 PM

KMC, is this a new road or are they widening the MC road to 50m between Angamaly and Perumbavoor? (I assume the 50m includes the shoulders as per the new rules).

For SEZ they will not face much problem as the requirement is only for rehabiliatting 10 people. This was confirmed in manorama.

Problem comes in building the 50 mtr wide road .. , this will be issue for some time as regards alignment and all.

JMen

08-07-2008, 04:10 AM

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4134/greenaturephototm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

www.noelvillas.com

KMC

08-07-2008, 07:49 AM

KMC, is this a new road or are they widening the MC road to 50m between Angamaly and Perumbavoor? (I assume the 50m includes the shoulders as per the new rules).

Its a new road connecting to the SEZ from MC road , thats wat reported in newspaper.

KMC

08-07-2008, 07:56 AM

2008 Project No:21-345/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC - Proposed Group Housing Project at Resurvey No 317/11 and 317/10, Block No. 7, Village chengamanadu Taluk Aluva, distt. Ernakulam.
District:Ernakulam
Village:Chengamanadu
Company:Rosebud Projects Pvt. Ltd.
06/08/2008 To be considered by EAC.
2
2008 Project No:21-343/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for Proposed Group Housing Project village Mulavukad Taluk - Kanayannur, Sub- distt. Ernakulam distt. Ernakulam.
District:Ernakulam
Village:Mulavukad
Company:M/s Abad Builders Pvt. Ltd.
05/08/2008 To be considered by EAC.

Is there No end to this , how many projects coming up even at such terrible times .

PLUS

08-07-2008, 02:49 PM

http://www.dlf.in/wps/themes/html/DLFDefailt/images/logo.gif to launch Kakkanad project
next month. Pre-launch sales on !!

It is named New Town Heights, Kakkanad !!

Watch here for first updates
http://www.forum.kochinow.com/

PLUS

08-08-2008, 05:18 AM

abhilash

08-08-2008, 05:33 AM

As on date out of the 50 projects from Kerala awaiting EC, 40 are from Kochi
6 from Trivandrum and 4 from Calicut.

Yesterday was Kochi's day at EC meeting 14 projects from Kochi was considered by the Board for EC
out of a total of 17 !!

Plus
Just tell us
What was the output of the meeting?
How many projrcts got approval.
Kindly update

abhilash

08-08-2008, 05:35 AM

Fort Kochi’s colonial homes attracting tourists

Kochi: Tourists visiting Kochi now have a reason to rejoice, as the city’s old colonial houses are being converted into tourist homes.

Fort Kochi has a number of these old homes that were once inhabited by Jewish, Portuguese and Dutch settlers.

Most of these old houses are located on Princess Street, which is one of the oldest in Fort Kochi. The buildings here are all in colonial style, with their peeling pastel, bronze stucco walls and flowerpot-laden windowsills.

One of the hotels located on the Princess Street is housed in a 200-year-old building. It is a showpiece of Portuguese architecture with ancient arches and alcoves and eight bedrooms overlooking a courtyard.

Chiramel Home is yet another colonial house, built in the Dutch style with high ceilings. It is also known as the ‘timbered home’ because of the extensive use of wood in its architecture.

Another hotel, which also serves as an Aryuvedic spa, is a located in a 300-year-old building built in the Dutch style.

But what stands apart from all these houses is the grand former home of Fort Cochin’s most prominent Jewish family popularly known as ‘Koder House’. It is an imposing early 19th century brick red structure and an excellent example of Portuguese architecture. It was bought over by a Jew Samuel Koder in 1905, who was the honorary consul to the Dutch.

The Koders were a prominent family of their time and established the first electricity company of Cochin known as the Cochin Electricity Company. They also built the first ferry in the city.

The present owner of the property is Vicky Raj. He wants to maintain its original character with its traditional looks, which attracted him to purchase it. He has restored the ‘Koder House’ to its formal days of glory and wants residents and the tourists to know about its glorious heritage.

Diana Peter, a foreign tourist who stayed for three years in Fort Kochi when she was 10 years of age, says that not much has changed in the grand edifice.

Visiting this place after 38 years with her family and having lunch on the same old table gave her a feeling of nostalgia.

“I wanted to show them (her family) where I lived and for them to get a feeling of what life was like in India. I hope that they have taken some of that share and they will take some of that away with them,” said Diana. Kroll, a tourist from United States, has fallen in love with the place for its tranquillity. “Koder House has more than exceeded our expectations of finding a place of peace and tranquillity. All people who work here at Koder House have been absolutely wonderful making us feel at home

http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/08/stories/2008080861621100.htm

PLUS

08-08-2008, 10:02 AM

Plus
Just tell us
What was the output of the meeting?
How many projrcts got approval.
Kindly update

Abhilash

Environmental clearance happen over months. It takes more than one meeting to
okay big projects. Also invariably all mega projects are asked to resubmit
including the suggestions of the committee. For any project it takes about 4 to 6
months to get EC depending on the size.

I keep an update at of EC http://www.forum.kochinow.com/ (http://www.forum.kochinow.com/)
as and when it is available.

For example the mega projects like Sobha Hitech city, Parsvnath, TCS campus
etc have been asked to resubmit after one meeting. For us, it helps to obtain the precise details of the projects.
Click here (http://www.forum.kochinow.com/viewtopic.php?p=132#p132) to see the data on Sobha Hitech city, Parsvnath, TCS campus from EC. They run into tens of millions
of square feet unmatched by anything in Kerala.

Jassie

08-08-2008, 01:35 PM

As on date out of the 50 projects from Kerala awaiting EC, 40 are from Kochi
6 from Trivandrum and 4 from Calicut.

Yesterday was Kochi's day at EC meeting 14 projects from Kochi was considered by the Board for EC
out of a total of 17 !!

Do you know the outcome for Emaar Mgf's township project in Edathala? I know the project has been submitted for Environmental Clearance.

Was this project discussed at the meeting?

abhilash

08-09-2008, 04:35 AM

Does anybody know where is 'Audi Kochi' showroom coming?
I also heard that Volvo and Foxwagon too opening their exclusive showroom at Kochi?
Kindly confirm
Honda car showroom (Cosmic Honda) is opening at Muttam ,Aluva.

abhilash

08-09-2008, 04:40 AM

Red-hot development comes to Edappally

New areas of growth are emerging in Kochi as the spotlight turns to less-congested, but accessible places away from the heart of the city. As such, the importance of Edappally seems to be growing because of its strategic location — bang on the intersection from where National Highway 47 leaves the city and National Highway 17 can be reached.

The quiet residential place till recently is now a beehive of activity. With at least two malls coming up at the Edappally junction and another one near the junction on the National Highway bypass, developers are makeing it a hub of commercial spaces. Edappally may turn into a city area weaning away a big chunk of shoppers now going to Kochi proper.

Mall culture

The Lulu International Shopping Mall will be spread over 16 acres (one acre = 0.4 hectare). The complex is not going to be all concrete, and hence an unlikely eyesore. It will have a beautifully landscaped area, says Babu Varghese, project director.

The mall will house not just a shopping arena, food courts and a multiplex but also a 20-storey five-star business hotel. The hospitality section is mainly aimed at accommodating travelling businessmen, so that they need not go to tourist hotels for a day’s stay.

The shopping hypermarket on three floors will be of 10 lakh sq.ft. The ground floor will span 3 lakh sq.ft.

“People do not like to go high up while shopping. It is a different matter going to offices in high-rise buildings,” Mr. Varghese says. The multiplex will have seven theatres. The food courts on the top floor will seat 3,000 to 4,000 people.

Lulu plans to bring in 18 food courts to the city. The palate of the people will decide which food will stay and which not, Mr. Varghese says. Thai, Arabic, Continental, Chinese, North Indian, South Indian and several other cuisines will be on the menu.

The plans for amenities are in the making, and a children’s play area and more entertainment options are expected.

To carry people smoothly, escalators, travellators, lifts and staircases will be provided.

One of the most important aspects that will be looked into is the movement of traffic into the mall and out so that the adjacent main roads do not get crowded, Mr. Varghese says. To achieve this, the mall will open to National Highway 47 and the road leading to the other highway.

A good amount of thought has gone into providing parking areas. The basement area alone can accommodate 1,500 cars.

The other mall coming up at the Edappally junction is the Grand Cochin Mall, promoted by Hilite Builders and APK Builders in a joint venture. The mall is being built on 1.32 acres of land and will have a built-up area of 2,43,000 sq.ft and a saleable area of 1,28,708 sq.ft on four floors.
The centrally air-conditioned building will have 94 shopping spaces and a spacious car parking area. There will be an entertainment zone and fine dining spaces. It will be an attractive shopping destination where mega brands and mega shoppers will meet, says P.V. Arshad, chief executive officer of APK Builders.

“Edappally is already marked for major development and the Edappally-Vyttila road is going to be the major commercial hub of the city,” he says.

As growth on Mahatma Gandhi Road and Banerji Road has slowed because of lack of space, the city is finding new commercial areas for development, Mr. Arshad says. Edappally is a place that provides easy access to the city as well as that takes you away from it with little trouble of getting caught in the traffic jam.

The Grand Cochin Mall will provide two basements for parking. The food courts will house eight counters with a seating capacity of 150 people. The anchor stores in the mall will have area of 10,000 sq.ft.

Residential buildings

Edappally has good road infrastructure, says Abdul Azeez, managing director of Skyline Builders. When the National Highway 17 connectivity comes through, Edappally will truly become the gateway to the city. Skyline has been promoting it as a residential area for some time.

It provides easy access to all places, whether it be the core city area, the Kaloor bus stand, the airport, the Seaport-Airport Road, SmartCity or the NH bypass.

As the city areas expand, Edappally, with the four-lane main road, has become the nerve centre of activity even as Kakkanad continues to draw builders. With commercial activity moving away from the core city areas, the place will soon become a city, Mr. Azeez says.

Already enjoying success here is National Builders. The major projects National Pearlstar and National Gemstone have been launched with about 35 per cent of the space sold out. Yet another one, National Metropolis, is in the pipeline.

One project is coming up on 1.5 acres of land and will have a built-up space spread over seven floors. A three-level parking area has been planned, comprising basement and roof parking and ground-level parking for a hundred cars.

Builders have earlier constructed shopping complexes and residential projects in Edappally. The 10- to 12-floor complexes have 60 to 70 flats. There are three ongoing residential projects.

Development on such a scale will add pressure on existing infrastructure. If the local authorities maintain a regular check, and if residents associations keep a vigil, the residents can ensure that the character of the place is not lost.

http://www.hindu.com/pp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080950490100.htm

Jassie

08-09-2008, 10:01 AM

In case it has not been posted yet, SRK Water Lily Villa project in Panangad, Kochi has been launched.

The starting price for a Villa is Rs 1.4Cr.

Looks pretty good.

:banana:

KMC

08-09-2008, 02:56 PM

In case it has not been posted yet, SRK Water Lily Villa project in Panangad, Kochi has been launched.

The starting price for a Villa is Rs 1.4Cr.

Looks pretty good.

:banana:

Most of the Villas are sold out already , btw Price tag of 1.4 cr looks too high in Cheppanam ... Kochi is becoming alien to orginal ernakuilam people.

Its all NRK flourishing the real estate in Kochi..

KMC

08-09-2008, 03:00 PM

PARSVNATH SEZ AT KOCHI GETTING READY .
Initial perspectives ..

Total Developable Area - 11.7 MN SQFTProject Details
Units

Total Developable Area
Processing
IT / ITES Offices / Biotech Laboratories & Offices In Sq Ft
91,89,317
- Plot Lease (longterm) In Sq Ft -
- Warm Shell Basis In Sq Ft 91,89,317
Essential Commercial Area/Food Courts In Sq Ft 83,297
Admin Offices, Public Amenities In Sq Ft 14,486
Total Processing In Sq Ft 92,87,101
Non Processing
Commercial - Retail, Offices, Hotel, M'plex In Sq Ft 14,92,646
Institutional - Health Care/ Educational In Sq Ft 1,71,115
Serviced Apartments In Sq Ft -
Residential In Sq Ft 7,18,047
Community Facilities In Sq Ft 49,598
Total Non processing In Sq Ft 24,31,406
Total Developable Area In Sq Ft 1,17,18,507

http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-pv1.jpg
http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-pv2.jpg
http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-pv3.jpg
http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-pv4.jpg
http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-pv5.jpg

KMC

08-09-2008, 03:01 PM

The Parsvnath SEZ Lay out..

http://www.parsvnath.com/images/kochi-cmp-big.jpg

JMen

08-09-2008, 04:31 PM

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4609/newcochinviewrw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

www.appleadayproperties.com

tonapz

08-09-2008, 06:32 PM

[QUOTE=abhilash;3724005]Does anybody know where is 'Audi Kochi' showroom coming?
I also heard that Volvo and Foxwagon too opening their exclusive showroom at Kochi?
Kindly confirm
Honda car showroom (Cosmic Honda) is opening at Muttam ,Aluva.[/QUOT

All the three showrooms - AUDI, BMW and Volkswagen are coming up between the area of Vytilla to Kundanoor. One showrom near Nippon Toyota, One near Peninsular Honda....................

BMW - Koyenco Prestige
Audi - KM Motors
Volkswagen - EVM Group.

And also Cosmic Honda is an initiative of Koyenco Motors.
all these information was given in Manorama newspaper a month ago!

abhilash

08-11-2008, 04:48 AM