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Rotterdam Revives Nightlife with New Plan

Rotterdam's nightlife, once a vibrant hub of experimental culture, declined but is now being revived through a new Nachtplan with a dedicated night mayor, increased funding, and a focus on creating new venues and easing permitting processes.

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elmundo.es
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Madrid Announces Major Infrastructure Projects: M-30 Soterramiento and Campamento Urbanization

The Madrid City Council finalized agreements for the €146.25 million M-30 highway soterramiento and the €357 million Campamento urbanization project, which will include 10,700 housing units, 7,000 of which will be protected housing, transforming 2.1 million square meters of former military land.

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zeit.de
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Regensburg Rejects Kaufhof Building Purchase, to Control Future Development

The city of Regensburg, Germany, will not purchase the closed Galeria Kaufhof building, rejecting a plan for an "Arab-Islamic cultural department store" due to high costs and a lack of communication from the private investor; the city will now use zoning to control future development of the large bu...

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faz.net
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Frankfurt's New District Plan Approved After Years of Dispute

The Regionalversammlung Südhessen approved Frankfurt's plan for a new district east of the A5 highway, including 7,000 apartments and 5,000 jobs, after years of disputes with neighboring communities over its size and location, subject to conditions like maintaining green spaces and providing public ...

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60% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Melbourne's First Fast-Tracked Apartment Project Rejected, Raising Housing Crisis Concerns

Banyule City Council rejected a 17-unit apartment building in Rosanna, Melbourne, despite state government approval under the Future Homes program, raising concerns about the program's efficacy and highlighting conflicts between state and local planning processes. The developer spent $130,000 and no...

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faz.net
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Frankfurt's "Gloria" Tower: Design and Construction

Henning Larsen Architects' design for Frankfurt's "Gloria" skyscraper, a 195-meter-high mixed-use building with offices, hotel, and cultural spaces, prioritizes historical preservation of an adjacent building and begins construction in 2024, despite pending lease agreements, to be completed by 2030.

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elmundo.es
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Madrid Metro Unearths Comillas Neighborhood's Post-Civil War History

Archeological work on Madrid's Metro Line 11 unearthed 1940s barrack remnants in the Comillas neighborhood, prompting a community history event revealing the area's evolution from a post-Civil War settlement to a modern residential area, including accounts of gang activity and community organizing, ...

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£150 Million Plan to Pedestrianize Oxford Street Launches Public Consultation

London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a £150 million plan to pedestrianize a 0.7-mile stretch of Oxford Street between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, starting a public consultation (February 28th-May 2nd) to address safety and traffic concerns while aiming to boost the area's economy.

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Shanghai-Qidong Helicopter Flight Showcases Low-Altitude Transport Advancement

A passenger helicopter test flight from Shanghai Pudong Software Park to Qidong Linyang Park reduced travel time from 90 minutes to 20 minutes, marking progress in low-altitude transport development and the planned construction of over 100 helipads across the Yangtze River Delta region.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
sueddeutsche.de
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NYC's Skyline Views: A Competitive Market for Breathtaking Experiences

New York City's observation decks, ranging from the classic Empire State Building to modern attractions like 'The Edge' and One Vanderbilt's 'Summit', offer diverse experiences and prices, reflecting the city's competitive tourism market and technological advancements.

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Illegal Construction in La Nucía Damages Protected Habitat

The construction of the La Serreta urban development project in La Nucía, Spain, began in 2023 without fulfilling environmental impact assessment requirements, resulting in the destruction of the protected Teucrium lepicephalum plant and its habitat, leading to legal action by environmental group Ac...

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Ballarat's Tallest Building Approved Amidst Heritage Concerns

A planned eight-story development in Ballarat, Australia, has been approved despite concerns from heritage advocates, marking the tallest building in the city and fueling debate about preserving historic character amidst population growth; the project includes 74 apartments and offices.

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48% Bias Score

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