Tag #Urban Development

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White Stadium Demolition Sparks Debate in Boston

Boston's White Stadium, home to Boston Latin Academy's football team, will be demolished to make way for a $200 million women's soccer stadium for BOS Nation FC, starting in 2026, displacing school teams and sparking community opposition due to environmental and access concerns.

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"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"

"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...

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Thessaloniki Metro's Launch Defies Expectations, Fostering Urban Renewal

The opening of Thessaloniki's metro system has been met with overwhelming public enthusiasm, exceeding expectations and challenging previous assumptions about the city's ability to modernize; the integration of archaeological finds within the metro stations is fostering a renewed appreciation for th...

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Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.

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Berlin Speeds Up Construction to Tackle Housing Crisis

Berlin's CDU/SPD government passed a law to speed up construction, streamlining processes and redistributing responsibilities to tackle the housing crisis and rising rents, despite criticism from Green and Left parties concerning environmental impact and disregard for alternative solutions.

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Enschede adopts Swedish model for fast housing construction

Enschede, Netherlands is implementing the Vallastaden housing model from Sweden to accelerate housing construction and address the housing shortage. The approach emphasizes community involvement and collaboration with multiple smaller developers.

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Gabalfa Apple Returns to Cardiff After 100 Years

Cardiff is reintroducing the Gabalfa apple, a rare Victorian variety rediscovered in 2004, as part of a larger tree-planting project, Coed Caerdydd, to increase biodiversity, honor the Pettigrew family's legacy in shaping Cardiff's parks, and combat climate change.

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GM Threatens to Demolish Detroit Skyscraper Over $250m Subsidy Demand

General Motors is threatening to demolish Detroit's tallest building, the RenCen, if it doesn't receive a $250 million taxpayer subsidy for renovations, a move drawing accusations of "extortion" amid the automaker's recent $9.9 billion profit and substantial existing government support.

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Yerevan Building Collapse Highlights Dilapidated Housing Crisis

A partial building collapse at 10 Arzumanyan Street in Yerevan, Armenia, ten days ago has revealed structural damage and safety concerns. The city plans demolition and new construction but faces delays due to 17 property owners refusing relocation agreements.

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Ancient Roman Road Integrated into Thessaloniki Metro Station

Thessaloniki's new metro line, opened November 30th, features a subterranean museum at Venizelou Station showcasing a remarkably preserved 2,300-year-old Roman road, after a redesign to accommodate the discovery.

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"Athens Talks": €2.16 Billion for Attica Development

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias launched "Athens Talks," a platform to address regional issues, garner funding, and coordinate 280 projects (€2.16 billion) across 66 municipalities, focusing on flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and social welfare.

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Thessaloniki's FIX Brewery Redevelopment Approved

The Presidential Decree paves the way for the redevelopment of the former FIX Brewery site in Thessaloniki, combining historical preservation with modern urban development.

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