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Frankfurt City Council Approves Bockenheimer Landstraße Redesign Amid Coalition Tensions

The Frankfurt City Council approved a plan to redesign Bockenheimer Landstraße, adding bike lanes and removing a car lane, despite internal coalition disagreements that resulted in several resignations and absences, with a final vote of 47 to 39.

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bbc.com
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Cardiff Parkway Railway Station Approved After Delays

The Welsh government approved plans for Cardiff Parkway, a new four-platform railway station and business park in St Mellons, Cardiff, aiming to improve transport links and boost economic growth in the underserved eastern part of the city, impacting over 40,000 residents.

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faz.net
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Frankfurt's Vacant Apartments Highlight Housing Shortage

Two apartment buildings in Frankfurt's Nieder-Eschbach, totaling 78 units, have remained vacant since 2008, despite efforts by local authorities and the recent introduction of a law against speculative vacancy, highlighting a broader housing shortage and the challenges in managing unoccupied propert...

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milano.corriere.it
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Milan Construction Freeze Causes €165 Million Revenue Loss

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala testified before the Italian Senate on the "Salva-Milano" bill, addressing concerns about construction freezes causing a €165 million revenue loss, 3,000 job losses, and stalled home purchases, while denying any municipal favoritism amid ongoing investigations.

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zeit.de
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Hamburg Develops Strategy to Reduce Construction-Related Traffic Disruptions

Hamburg's new strategy to reduce traffic congestion from infrastructure projects involves better coordinating stakeholders, streamlining processes, and incentivizing faster project completion; the city aims to complete more projects with fewer active construction sites.

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theguardian.com
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Chongqing's Vertical City: A Unique Tourist Attraction

Chongqing, a 32-million-person megacity in southern China, built on steep mountains, defies conventional navigation; its multi-level infrastructure, including metro lines through skyscrapers and countless stairs, has become a popular tourist attraction for domestic visitors, notably on social media ...

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Spain's CO2 Emission Reduction Plan Hampered by Intercity Travel Challenges

A study reveals that Spain's plan to cut CO2 emissions from transport is hampered by a focus on urban areas, while intercity travel accounts for 42% of transport emissions. Train travel is rarely faster than car travel, even on high-speed routes, limiting the effectiveness of current policies.

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Madrid Launches Public Consultation on New Citizen Convivencia Ordinance

Madrid's Deputy Mayor, Inmaculada Sanz, announced a 30-day public consultation on a new citizen convivencia ordinance that will include sanctions for street vending, graffiti, and improper use of public spaces, aiming to improve public spaces and sanction uncivil behaviors.

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kathimerini.gr
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Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion

A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Hamburg Hochbahn Announces Major U-Bahn Upgrades, Closures Planned for 2024

The Hamburg Hochbahn announced extensive U-Bahn upgrades for 2024, including U1 bridge replacements, U3 platform extensions, and U4 line extension completion, causing temporary closures and bus replacements from March to November, to improve the system's capacity and attractiveness.

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smh.com.au
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Sydney's Housing Crisis Fuels Youth Exodus

Sydney is experiencing a youth exodus due to its unaffordable housing market, with two young people leaving for every one arriving, according to a 2024 NSW Productivity Commission report; this is fueled by high HECS debts and the relative affordability of other Australian cities.

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smh.com.au
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Housing Affordability Crisis in Australia: A Personal and Economic Analysis

An Australian economist recounts their experiences in Perth, Sydney, and Canberra, illustrating the escalating housing crisis across the country, emphasizing the impact of rising house prices, especially in Perth, and contrasting it with the slightly improved situation in Melbourne due to increased ...

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