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Loneliness Epidemic in the U.S.: Urban Planning and Community as Solutions
A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's study highlights a loneliness epidemic, linked to individualization fueled by technology and exclusionary urban planning; however, strong social networks in Hispanic communities offer a model for combating isolation.
Loneliness Epidemic in the U.S.: Urban Planning and Community as Solutions
A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's study highlights a loneliness epidemic, linked to individualization fueled by technology and exclusionary urban planning; however, strong social networks in Hispanic communities offer a model for combating isolation.
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48% Bias Score
Thessaloniki's International Fair Redevelopment: A Controversial Upgrade
The International Fair of Thessaloniki (DEF) is undergoing a redevelopment project to upgrade its facilities, creating a 110-acre park with underground parking, despite ongoing debate about its relocation.
Thessaloniki's International Fair Redevelopment: A Controversial Upgrade
The International Fair of Thessaloniki (DEF) is undergoing a redevelopment project to upgrade its facilities, creating a 110-acre park with underground parking, despite ongoing debate about its relocation.
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56% Bias Score
Madrid's 2022 Terrace Ordinance Annulled by Supreme Court
The Spanish Supreme Court rejected Madrid City Council's appeal against the annulment of its 2022 terrace ordinance due to lacking environmental and budgetary impact assessments, reinstating the 2013 ordinance and ordering the council to pay up to €2,000 in costs.
Madrid's 2022 Terrace Ordinance Annulled by Supreme Court
The Spanish Supreme Court rejected Madrid City Council's appeal against the annulment of its 2022 terrace ordinance due to lacking environmental and budgetary impact assessments, reinstating the 2013 ordinance and ordering the council to pay up to €2,000 in costs.
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48% Bias Score
German Towns Prioritize Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure
Multiple German towns, including Alzey, Flonheim, Kasel, Konz, and Zweibrücken, are participating in a pedestrian traffic check to improve infrastructure and safety, addressing issues like narrow sidewalks, dangerous crossings, and a lack of continuous pedestrian corridors.
German Towns Prioritize Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure
Multiple German towns, including Alzey, Flonheim, Kasel, Konz, and Zweibrücken, are participating in a pedestrian traffic check to improve infrastructure and safety, addressing issues like narrow sidewalks, dangerous crossings, and a lack of continuous pedestrian corridors.
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16% Bias Score
Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...
Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...
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60% Bias Score
Dijon Housing Project Showcases Adaptable "Neutral" Rooms
Architect Sophie Delhay's "Quadrata" social housing project in Dijon, France, completed in 2019, uses identical 13-square-meter rooms to create adaptable apartments responding to diverse contemporary lifestyles and family structures.
Dijon Housing Project Showcases Adaptable "Neutral" Rooms
Architect Sophie Delhay's "Quadrata" social housing project in Dijon, France, completed in 2019, uses identical 13-square-meter rooms to create adaptable apartments responding to diverse contemporary lifestyles and family structures.
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12% Bias Score
Camden High Street Pedestrianisation Sparks Business Owner Backlash
Camden Town's high street is set for pedestrianisation from May 3rd, despite opposition from local business owners and residents who fear negative impacts on trade, congestion, and crime, following a 70% positive public consultation; a trial will last 18 months with £630,000 in funding.
Camden High Street Pedestrianisation Sparks Business Owner Backlash
Camden Town's high street is set for pedestrianisation from May 3rd, despite opposition from local business owners and residents who fear negative impacts on trade, congestion, and crime, following a 70% positive public consultation; a trial will last 18 months with £630,000 in funding.
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60% Bias Score
\"Social Isolation Rises in US Amidst Technological Advancements and Urban Planning Challenges\"\
A recent US study reveals a surge in social isolation, impacting mental health, fueled by technology, urban planning, and ideological divides, with Hispanic communities showcasing resilience through strong social networks.
\"Social Isolation Rises in US Amidst Technological Advancements and Urban Planning Challenges\"\
A recent US study reveals a surge in social isolation, impacting mental health, fueled by technology, urban planning, and ideological divides, with Hispanic communities showcasing resilience through strong social networks.
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44% Bias Score
Ancient Athenian Boundary Marker Found In Situ
A 2,500-year-old boundary marker, inscribed "I am the boundary of the Agora," has been discovered in the Athenian Agora, highlighting the ancient city's precise demarcation of public and private spaces.
Ancient Athenian Boundary Marker Found In Situ
A 2,500-year-old boundary marker, inscribed "I am the boundary of the Agora," has been discovered in the Athenian Agora, highlighting the ancient city's precise demarcation of public and private spaces.
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20% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis: Essays Reveal Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform
Three new essays analyze Spain's housing crisis, revealing inadequate government action, flawed legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent a potential doubling of housing prices within two years, impacting generational equity and social stability.
Spain's Housing Crisis: Essays Reveal Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform
Three new essays analyze Spain's housing crisis, revealing inadequate government action, flawed legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent a potential doubling of housing prices within two years, impacting generational equity and social stability.
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40% Bias Score
Schiphol Flight Path Adjustment to Create 60,000 Homes
The Netherlands proposes adjusting two Schiphol Airport departure routes to reduce noise pollution affecting tens of thousands of residents and create space for at least 60,000 new homes near Hoofddorp, Nieuw-Vennep, and Amsterdam Nieuw-West, significantly impacting urban development and potentially...
Schiphol Flight Path Adjustment to Create 60,000 Homes
The Netherlands proposes adjusting two Schiphol Airport departure routes to reduce noise pollution affecting tens of thousands of residents and create space for at least 60,000 new homes near Hoofddorp, Nieuw-Vennep, and Amsterdam Nieuw-West, significantly impacting urban development and potentially...
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56% Bias Score
Melbourne's "Desire Paths": A Reflection of Urban Planning Flaws
In Melbourne, Australia, informal pedestrian pathways called "desire paths" are appearing due to poorly designed footpaths, highlighting a disconnect between planning and how people actually move. Authorities are debating whether to pave them, with concerns about the environmental impact.
Melbourne's "Desire Paths": A Reflection of Urban Planning Flaws
In Melbourne, Australia, informal pedestrian pathways called "desire paths" are appearing due to poorly designed footpaths, highlighting a disconnect between planning and how people actually move. Authorities are debating whether to pave them, with concerns about the environmental impact.
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40% Bias Score
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