Tag #Urban Development

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China's Rise in Global Innovation: Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong Among Top 10

A new report ranks Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong among the world's top 10 innovation cities, highlighting China's growing technological influence; the assessment, by the Shenzhen International Science and Technology Information Center, Tsinghua University, and Elsevier, evaluated 30 cities based ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway

A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Churches Find New Life as Modern Venues

Declining church attendance in Canada is prompting the conversion of historic buildings into modern event spaces, restaurants, and concert halls, as seen in Toronto's The Imperial and Hamilton's New Vision United Church.

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Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.

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No Poverty
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Liverpool Invests in Chinatown Revitalization

Liverpool's Chinatown, Europe's oldest, is undergoing revitalization after struggling businesses and failed developments. New plans include stone lions, a wishing tree, and a seafarers' trail, aiming to boost tourism and support existing businesses, using Section 106 contributions and land repurchas...

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jpost.com
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Negev Urban Research Lab Launched to Address Israeli Urban Challenges

Ben-Gurion University launched the Negev Urban Research Lab (NUR) on Sunday, a collaboration with MIT and other Israeli institutions to use technology to solve urban and spatial issues in Israel, particularly in the Negev region, as part of Government Decision 625.

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welt.de
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Cologne's Modernization Under Adenauer: A Pragmatic Approach to Urban Planning

During the Weimar Republic, Cologne's mayor Konrad Adenauer oversaw significant modernization projects, including the Niehl harbor, the green belt, and the Mülheimer Bridge, transforming the city despite wartime damage and British occupation, showcasing a flexible approach to urban planning.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Renovations of Post-War Buildings in Athens Signal Urban Renewal

Post-war buildings in Athens, constructed between 1948-1957, are undergoing renovations, with examples including the conversion of a building on Stadiou 54 and the former Hotel Atene Palace into a hotel and office space respectively, reflecting economic recovery and changing urban needs.

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taz.de
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Berlin's Haus der Statistik Project: A Success Story in Collaboration, and a Contrast to the Dragonerareal Challenges

Berlin's Haus der Statistik project, initially slated for demolition, will open this spring, housing a tax office and a center for refugees, social services, and culture following a successful collaboration between an initiative, the district, the senate, and a housing association; in contrast, the ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lemonde.fr
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Philharmonie de Paris: From Controversial Inception to Global Success

The Philharmonie de Paris, initially met with fierce opposition from musicians and audiences in the 1990s and 2000s due to its location and artistic director, Pierre Boulez, celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the world's leading concert halls, attracting a diverse and younger audience.

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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LA Wildfires: $250 Billion in Damages Expose Risks of Hillside Development

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have burned at least 12,000 homes, displaced 150,000 people, caused 25 deaths and 24 missing, and inflicted an estimated $250 billion in damage, highlighting the risks of development in fire-prone areas.

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Climate Action
faz.net
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New Frankfurt Skyscraper Reflects Banking Real Estate Shift

A new Frankfurt skyscraper, designed by Jürgen Engel and slated for completion in 2028, will partially house the Museum der Weltkulturen; office space remains unleased, reflecting Commerzbank's downsizing amid broader industry trends toward central, modern offices.

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