Tag #Urban Development

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McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered

A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.

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36% Bias Score

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nytimes.com
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76ers Abandon Downtown Arena Plan

The Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly announced on Monday that they will build their new arena near their current location in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans for a downtown arena approved by the city, altering urban development strategies.

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16% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers

The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.

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44% Bias Score

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taz.de
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Berlin Senate Threatens Takeover of Urbane Mitte Project Planning

The Berlin Senate threatens to take over planning for the "Urbane Mitte" development project in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg due to delays, despite local opposition to the large-scale office building plan, further complicated by the pending S21 rail line.

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60% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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PP Housing Plan Aims to Increase Supply Amidst Spain's Crisis

The PP proposes a comprehensive housing plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis by increasing supply through land liberalization, streamlined bureaucracy, and public-private partnerships, with examples like Huesca's 1,300-home project illustrating its approach.

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56% Bias Score

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china.org.cn
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Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as International Cultural Hub Following UNESCO Designation

Beijing is accelerating the preservation and public access to cultural relics along its newly designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Beijing Central Axis, aiming to enhance its role as an international exchange center with new tourist routes and international events.

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44% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port

Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...

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56% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture

Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.

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64% Bias Score

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London's "Swimmable Rivers" Plan Faces Safety Concerns

London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to make London's rivers swimmable by 2034 faces safety concerns due to the Thames's powerful tides; the Port of London Authority reported 31 deaths and 109 rescues in the tidal Thames in 2022-2023, emphasizing the need for public awareness campaigns.

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52% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
t24.com.tr
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İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.

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32% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Sydney's Metro West: Engineering Challenges of Hunter Street's Giant Underground Station

Sydney is building a massive underground rail cavern for the $25 billion Metro West line at Hunter Street station, presenting significant engineering challenges due to its location under the city and proximity to existing infrastructure; the station is expected to open in 2032 and handle 10,000 pass...

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4% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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London's Office-to-Residential Conversion Surge: Challenges and Implications

The conversion of office buildings into residential housing in London is rapidly increasing due to decreased demand for office space and high housing demand; however, this trend presents challenges related to cost, design, and the creation of sub-standard housing.

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52% Bias Score

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