Infrastructure growth in an area usually follows real estate development, but it should be the other way around, with development following infrastructure, said Habib W.S., Managing Director of RWD, on Thursday (July 30, 2026) at a panel discussion titled ‘Beyond City Limits: Why Peripheral Chennai is Becoming the New Investment Destination’ at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Chennai. Speaking at the session, moderated by Sangeetha Kandavel, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, Mr. Habib said that approach roads, water availability, drainage, and electricity remain key challenges in peripheral areas. In Hyderabad, infrastructure was planned and developed before the real estate sector expanded. Many of them are moving from the city to the peripheral areas because they want to live closer to their workplace. The Real Estate and Infrastructure Summit 2026 is presented by Casagrand in association with Adissia Developers.