Thiruvananthapuram is set to witness a series of infrastructure and beautification projects under the Urban Rejuvenation and City Beautification Scheme, with a Rs 100 crore investment announced in the 2023-24 Kerala State Budget.

The Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) will supervise the projects, while Smart City Thiruvananthapuram will handle construction. The projects aim to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal and improve infrastructure, focusing on key areas like roads, parks, and public spaces. Notable initiatives include the beautification of the Chacka-Shanghumukham Beach stretch and the LMS Church-Vellayambalam-Kowdiar-Peroorkada Road, which will feature floral displays, art installations, and seating.

Additionally, the VS Achuthanandan Park at Palayam will be developed at a cost of Rs 1.64 crore, and the Jawahar Balabhavan’s “Playscape” project will revitalise the children’s activity centre. The project also includes the rehabilitation of shopkeepers displaced by the Vattiyurkavu Junction development.