The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale. It puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature, providing us with places and buildings for all human activities where the citizens can live in harmony. Here, the radiance of nature and heart are within our reach.

The city is composed sectorwise. Each sector is (½ mile x ¾ mile) 800 meters x 1200 meters enclosed by roads allocated to fast mechanised transport and sealed to direct access from the houses. Each sector caters for the daily needs of its inhabitants which vary from 5000 to 25000 and has a green strip oriented longitudinally stretching centrally along the sector in the direction of the mountains.

The green strip should stay uninterrupted and accommodate schools, sports, fields, walks, and recreational facilities for the sector. Vehicular traffic is completely forbidden in the green strips where tranquility shall reign and the curse of noises shall not penetrate.

Certain areas of Chandigarh are of special architectural interest where harmonized and unified composition of buildings is aimed at. Absolute architectural and zoning control should remain operative.

Along V-2 central (dual carriage ways, Madhya Marg, and Uttar Marg) skyline heights, character, and architecture of buildings as planned shall not be altered.
No building shall be constructed north of the Capitol Complex.
Along V-2 beyond dual carriage way, areas are reserved for cultural institutions only and shall never have any residential buildings.

The roads of the city are classified into seven categories known as systems of seven Vs as below:
V-1 Fast roads connecting Chandigarh to other towns
V-2 Arterial roads
V-3 Fast vehicular roads
V-4 Meandering shopping streets
V-5 Sector circulation roads
V-6 Access roads to houses
V-7 Foot paths and cycle tracks
Buses will only ply on V-1, V-2, V-3, and V-4 roads. A wall shall seal the V-3 roads from the sector.

The central plaza in Sector 17 was designated by Le Corbusier as "Pedestrians Paradise." No vehicular traffic will be permitted in the plaza.

Only such industries as are powered by electricity would be permitted in the industrial areas so that atmosphere is saved from pollution. Only such industries as are powered by electricity would be permitted in the industrial areas so that atmosphere is saved from pollution.

The Lake is a gift of the creators of Chandigarh to the citizens to be at one with nature, and away from the hubbub of city life. There shall be no commercial exploitation of the lake and its environments and its tranquility shall be guaranteed by banning noises.

The truthfulness of materials of construction - concrete, bricks, and stone shall be maintained in all buildings constructed or to be constructed.
The seed of Chandigarh is well sown. It is for the citizens to see that the tree flourishes, should be borne in mind by the people of Chandigarh!

The landscaping of this city is based on careful observation of the vegetation of India. Selected ornamental trees, shrubs, and climbers have been planted according to color schemes to beautify it. In future planting and replacement, these principles must be kept in view. There should be no haphazard replacement so that the avenues retain their harmony and beauty.

The Leisure Valley, Rajindra Park as well as other parks shall be developed as parks only and no building other than already planned shall be permitted. The landscaping of this city is based on careful observation of the vegetation of India. Selected ornamental trees, shrubs, and climbers have been planted according to color schemes to beautify it. In future planting and replacement, these principles must be kept in view. There should be no haphazard replacement so that the avenues retain their harmony and beauty. No personal statue be erected

The age of personal statues is gone. No personal statues shall be erected in the city or parks of Chandigarh. The city is planned to breathe the new sublimated spirit of art. Commemoration of persons shall be confined to suitably placed bronze plaques.