Tag #Urban Planning

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Greek Government to Pay €6.5 Million for Flawed Urban Planning Legislation

The Council of State ordered the Greek government to pay €6.5 million to the Fix family for a land expropriation due to the government's failure to issue a Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) outlining rules for compensating unused building coefficient transfer titles, highlighting a pattern of flawed ...

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kathimerini.gr
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30 km/h Speed Limits: Reduced Accidents and Improved Urban Safety

Multiple European countries have reduced urban speed limits to 30 km/h, resulting in fewer accidents and animal fatalities. Studies show this decreases reaction time and improves safety for vulnerable road users.

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Good Health and Well-being
sueddeutsche.de
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Munich Public Transport Expansion Delayed Due to Budget Cuts

Munich's ambitious public transport expansion plans, including several tram lines and bus upgrades, face significant delays due to budgetary constraints, jeopardizing the city's climate goals and potentially leading to disruptive measures.

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Climate Action
elmundo.es
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A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns

Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.

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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First

New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.

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Climate Action
cbsnews.com
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New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges

New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.

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kathimerini.gr
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Athens: Tourism Boom Masks Infrastructure Shortcomings

While Athens enjoys a booming tourism sector, its public transportation, traffic management, and green spaces lag behind European standards, creating a disconnect between the city's image and the daily experiences of its inhabitants.

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jpost.com
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Jerusalem's South Side: A Decade of Urban Transformation

Jerusalem's south side is undergoing a 10-year (2022-2032) urban regeneration project, transforming transport via light rail expansion on Emek Refaim and Hebron Roads, and redeveloping the First Station as a multi-functional transport and cultural hub, alongside new residential and commercial areas;...

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smh.com.au
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Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom

Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.

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Madrid Considers Reconstructing Palacio Xifré on Paseo del Prado

The Ministry of Health building in Madrid, built in 1949, replaced the magnificent Palacio Xifré, whose scattered remnants are now being sought for reconstruction on the Paseo del Prado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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smh.com.au
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Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction

A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.

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zeit.de
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Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan

The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...

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