India, July 28 -- The Noida authority has approved the layout for a Rs.4-crore beautification project of Sector-67's Transport Nagar Chowk, aiming to replicate the success of the Shashi Chowk-Noida City Centre model road.

The 500-metre stretch along DSC Road will be transformed with ornamental lighting, sculptures, seating areas, bollards, food kiosks, and differently-abled-friendly ramps, officials said. A tender is expected soon, they added.

"This will be a safe, vibrant, and accessible space for all-pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters-while ensuring environmental sustainability," said Neelima Rana, partner at Orionn Architects, the firm behind both projects. She said key features include tactile flooring, green drainage integration,...