Tag #Urban Planning

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Victorian Government Overrides Council, Approves 17-Story Greensborough Housing Tower

The Victorian government approved a 17-story community housing tower in Greensborough, overriding council objections due to its height, lack of family units, and insufficient parking; this is part of a broader initiative to fast-track housing projects via the Development Facilitation Program.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Legal Opinion Challenges Frankfurt Addiction Treatment Center

A legal opinion challenges Frankfurt's planned addiction treatment center at Niddastraße 76, arguing its scale and focus on crack users exceed legal precedents and violate neighborhood considerations; city officials are reviewing the opinion.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Norman Foster at 90: A Legacy in Steel and Glass

Renowned British architect Norman Foster celebrates his 90th birthday; his iconic futuristic designs, including the Reichstag dome and the 30 St. Mary Axe, are celebrated globally for their innovative use of steel and glass, reflecting a broader trend in sustainable architecture.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Shanghai's Hongqiao CBD: A Model for Sustainable Urban Development

The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (Hongqiao CBD) has reduced its carbon footprint by 58 percent since 2010, exceeding its initial goal of 45 percent reduction compared to other Shanghai districts in 2005, through integrated green technologies and urban planning.

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Climate Action
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Valencia Mayoral Race Centers on Green Corridor Plan

Valencia's mayoral candidates, María José Catalá (Popular Party) and Pilar Bernabé (Socialist Party), clash over a green corridor project replacing railway lines, with Bernabé advocating a car-free space and Catalá proposing vehicle access, shaping the upcoming election.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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2125 City: Combating Extreme Heat Through Urban Green Space and Technology

In 2125, cities combat extreme heat with shade nets producing energy and collecting water, public cooling centers, and 40% green space, integrating technology and nature for biodiversity and improved human well-being.

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Spain Invests €250 Million to Humanize 146km of Roads

The Spanish Ministry of Transport is investing €250 million to improve 146 kilometers of roads in 58 municipalities, adding bike lanes and pedestrian walkways, funded by Next Generation EU funds, promoting sustainable mobility and transferring maintenance to municipalities post-completion.

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Sydney's Glebe Island Port Faces Housing Conversion Amid Housing Crisis

The NSW government is considering converting Sydney's Glebe Island port into high-density housing to alleviate the housing crisis, despite projected $50 billion yearly supply chain disruptions and industry opposition; operations may shift to Port Kembla.

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Medellin Tops Global Green Space Ranking

A Time Out survey of 18,500 people across numerous cities ranked Medellin, Colombia, as having the best green spaces, with 92% of residents satisfied, following a project adding green corridors that lowered the city's temperature by two degrees.

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Shanghai's Hongqiao CBD: A Model of Sustainable Urban Development

Shanghai's Hongqiao CBD, established in 2010, reduced its carbon footprint by 58 percent compared to other Shanghai districts by 2017, exceeding its initial goal of 45 percent reduction, and achieving zero carbon emissions at its National Exhibition and Convention Center during the 2021 CIIE through...

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Climate Action
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Mainz Eases Outdoor Dining Rules Permanently

Mainz, Germany, has permanently eased regulations for outdoor dining, increasing permitted space to 50 square meters without requiring building permits (unless structures are added), following a similar trend in Rhineland-Palatinate cities like Kaiserslautern and Trier, which also relaxed rules to b...

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Amsterdam Citizens Secure Land for Urban Farming After Activism

Amsterdam citizens secured 9 hectares of the Lutkemeerpolder for urban farming after years of activism against a planned distribution center, highlighting the power of community engagement in influencing urban development.

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