Sector-17, Chandigarh
Sector-17 or Sector-17 Plaza is a busy retail and entertainment hub in Chandigarh.[1] It is a tree-lined pedestrian plaza with fountains and stores.
Sector-17, Chandigarh | |
|---|---|
Retail hub | |
 Sector-17 Chandigarh | |
  Sector-17, Chandigarh | |
| Coordinates: 30.73°N 76.78°E | |
| Country |  India |
| District | Chandigarh |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| PIN | 160017 |
History
Sector-17 was constructed at the same time when the city of Chandigarh was built. It was turned into a popular 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
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]
References
- "Story of Sector 17: Chandigarh's heart has grown older than the city". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- "Guest Column: Reinvent Chandigarh's Sector 17, the Bryant Park way". Hindustan Times. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- "Chandigarh Sector 17 multi-level parking lot launch today". Indian Express. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- "Sector 17 Market in Chandigarh". airportchandigarh.com. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- "Vendors out, Sec 17 Plaza a walkers' paradise again". Tribune India. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
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