Tag #Urban Development

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Istanbul Expands Rail Network by 162 Kilometers

Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has inaugurated 162 kilometers of new railway lines in Istanbul, adding a 4.5-kilometer extension from Bosna Boulevard to Ümraniye Sports Village, and currently constructing an additional 91.8 kilometers across six projects, increasing Turkey's total...

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elmundo.es
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Madrid to Host 2027 Arab-European Cities Dialogue Forum

Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida returned from the I Arab-European Cities Dialogue Forum in Riyadh, securing Madrid as the host for the 2027 edition and promoting the Madrid Nuevo Norte project, aiming to attract foreign investment and create 350,000 jobs.

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Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment: Design Changes Address Council Concerns

Brisbane City Council's concerns about the architectural design and engineering of the Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment led to revisions, including widening the hotel's colonnade arches and adding landscaping, while maintaining a 77-room hotel and increasing venue capacity from 3870 to 7280; devel...

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t24.com.tr
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Istanbul Municipality Receives 3,250 New Positions Post-Earthquake

Turkey's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change granted 3,250 new positions to Istanbul's municipality following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on April 23rd, addressing personnel shortages and boosting disaster response capabilities; over 1,700 are for firefighters.

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theguardian.com
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Sydney's GreenWay: 6km Path Nears Completion

Sydney's \$60 million GreenWay, a 6km shared bicycle and pedestrian path connecting the Cooks River and Parramatta River, is 80% complete and set to open later this year, integrating with the 2026 south-west Metro line to improve transport and community connection.

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thetimes.com
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Singapore's Mandai Rainforest Resort: Sustainable Luxury Near the Zoo

Banyan Tree's new Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore, boasting 24 treehouse rooms and family amenities, opened near the Singapore Zoo complex, showcasing sustainable design and convenient wildlife access but potentially overwhelming tourists with its proximity to multiple parks.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Amendment Bypasses Court Rulings on NOCK Building Permits

Greece's Ministry of Environment submitted a late-night amendment to bypass court decisions invalidating building permits issued under the NOCK incentives, allowing completion upon payment to municipalities for 'green projects', despite concerns about transparency and judicial overreach.

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smh.com.au
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Perth's Premium Suburb Demolitions Fuel Property Price Growth

New research reveals thousands of homes in Perth's affluent suburbs were approved for demolition between 2019 and 2024, with this trend linked to higher property price growth, driven by factors such as larger lot sizes, increased desirability, and outdated housing stock.

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National Architecture Policy Urged to Address Canada's Infrastructure Deficit

Canada's aging infrastructure and underfunded public spaces necessitate a national architecture policy, inspired by Quebec's successful model, to address social, economic, and environmental challenges, fostering sustainable urbanism and boosting the design sector's global presence.

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zeit.de
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Thuringia combats inner-city decline with housing and funding initiatives.

Thuringia's government is launching a two-pronged approach to combat the decline of its inner cities, marked by approximately one-third of shops standing empty and a 20 percent reduction in retail space since 2017; it will focus on improving affordable housing and simplifying funding combinations to...

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pda.kp.ru
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Moscow's Economy: 2nd Largest Globally

Moscow's economy, now the world's second-largest, grew by 5.5% in 2023, contributing 21% to Russia's GDP, fueled by high-tech manufacturing and IT advancements; the city also invests heavily in education and healthcare.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Chongqing: Technological Boom and Surveillance Concerns in a Megacity

Chongqing, a 32-million-person Chinese megacity producing over half the world's laptops, is known for its extensive surveillance network ('Sharp Eyes' scheme), layered urban design resulting in limited sunlight for lower-level residents, and a unique microclimate due to its dense construction.

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