Recent Housing Scheme by GCDA
In February 2024, the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) announced an Affordable Rental Housing Project in Kochi. The plan includes the construction of 90 modern residential units (1BHK and 2BHK) spread across six prime GCDA-owned locations Kadavanthra, Panampilly Nagar, Kathrikadavu, and Kakkanad. The project aims to provide affordable rental homes for middle-income families, with a total investment of Rs....
Recent Housing Scheme by GCDA
In February 2024, the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) announced an Affordable Rental Housing Project in Kochi. The plan includes the construction of 90 modern residential units (1BHK and 2BHK) spread across six prime GCDA-owned locations Kadavanthra, Panampilly Nagar, Kathrikadavu, and Kakkanad. The project aims to provide affordable rental homes for middle-income families, with a total investment of Rs. 7 crore.
In addition, in January 2025, GCDA unveiled its vision for a Twin Tower Residential-Cum-Commercial Complex in Kadavanthra under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This project is designed to offer comfortable housing for middle-income buyers while integrating commercial spaces to encourage mixed-use development.
About Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA)
The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), established in 1976, serves as the chief planning and development agency for the Kochi Metropolitan Region in Kerala. It was formed to promote balanced and sustainable urban growth, ensuring well-planned housing, infrastructure, and community development. Over the years, GCDA has played a vital role in shaping Kochi’s modern urban landscape through systematic land use, housing projects, and integrated city planning.
Vision and Objectives
• To ensure planned urban development and sustainable infrastructure in Kochi.
• To provide affordable and rental housing for all income groups.
• To encourage public-private partnerships (PPP) for faster project execution.
• To promote mixed-use urban spaces combining residential and commercial facilities.
• To make Kochi a model city for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Past Housing Schemes
• In 2023, GCDA announced an affordable housing plan featuring a twin-tower residential project at Gandhinagar for middle-income families.
• Earlier, GCDA developed staff quarters, rehabilitation housing, and other affordable residential units across Kochi.
• In 2022–23, the GCDA budget included a rental housing initiative with 90 units built across six plots to meet growing demand.
Conclusion
The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) continues to strengthen Kochi’s housing landscape through its focus on affordability, inclusivity, and sustainability. With the recent Affordable Rental Housing Project (2024) and Twin Tower Complex (2025), GCDA is moving closer to its vision of providing modern, accessible homes for all residents while promoting balanced urban development.
