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Sector-17, Chandigarh
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Sector-17 or Sector-17 Plaza is a retail and entertainment hub in Chandigarh.[1] It is a tree-lined pedestrian plaza with fountains and stores.
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History
[edit]Sector-17 was constructed at the same time when the city of Chandigarh was built. It was turned into a retail hub after the emergence of three theatres (Neelam, Jagat, KC), offices, Parade Ground, the Inter State Bus Terminus, general post office and many open spaces.[2]
Facilities
[edit]Sector-17 is also called Chandigarh's heart.[1] No vehicles are allowed at the plaza, instead there is a multilevel parking lot to park vehicles.[3] The plaza has a fountain.[4] It is a no-vending zone.[5] It has a huge parade ground where Independence day as well as Republic day celebrations are organised every year. [6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Story of Sector 17: Chandigarh's heart has grown older than the city". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Guest Column: Reinvent Chandigarh's Sector 17, the Bryant Park way". Hindustan Times. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Chandigarh Sector 17 multi-level parking lot launch today". Indian Express. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Sector 17 Market in Chandigarh". airportchandigarh.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Vendors out, Sec 17 Plaza a walkers' paradise again". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "I-Day celebrations in Chandigarh: Avoid these roads". Hindustan Times. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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