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China Eases Car Quotas to Boost Domestic Demand

China's March 16th plan aims to boost auto consumption by easing city-level quota systems, prioritizing carless households and shifting to usage-based regulation; Beijing will allocate 40,000 additional NEV licenses in 2024 to carless households, while other cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai are als...

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Paris to Close 500 Streets to Cars in Green Traffic Transition

A Paris referendum resulted in a plan to close 500 streets to cars, creating green spaces and eliminating 10,000 parking spots; despite low voter turnout (4 percent), the project faces potential opposition and will take 3-4 years to implement.

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Munich's Pasinger Heuweg: Geothermic Plant and Fire Station Project Approved Despite Local Opposition

A geothermic plant and a new fire station are planned for Pasinger Heuweg in Munich, resolving a space conflict and providing renewable energy for 70,000 households, despite concerns from a citizen initiative regarding noise and proximity to a cemetery.

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Paris Votes on Car Ban for 500 Streets

Parisians are voting today on a plan to ban cars from 500 streets, creating car-free zones and impacting 10,000 parking spaces; while supporters emphasize reduced pollution and improved pedestrian areas, opponents raise concerns about costs and potential disruptions.

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Liverpool's E-Scooter Scheme: Divided City

Liverpool's five-year-old e-scooter hire scheme faces divided public opinion as the city council considers extending it citywide with 24/7 availability; supporters cite convenience, while critics raise safety and accessibility concerns regarding both legal and illegal scooter usage.

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Melbourne Suburb Design Linked to Poorer Maternal and Child Health

A University of Melbourne study reveals stark health disparities across Melbourne's suburbs, linking poor maternal and child health outcomes to environmental factors like limited green spaces, poor walkability, and high fast-food outlet density, independent of socioeconomic status.

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Paris Green Plan Passes Referendum Despite Low Turnout

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's plan to pedestrianize 500 streets passed with 66% voter approval in a referendum with a 4% turnout; the €400,000 project aims to improve air quality, already down 40% in a decade, but implementation faces challenges due to low participation and a mayoral transition.

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Belo Horizonte's Climate Refuge Combats Extreme Heat

Belo Horizonte, Brazil, launched a climate refuge in March 2024, offering free water and shade to combat extreme heat, inspired by global models; studies are underway to measure its impact on the population.

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Paris Votes on Major Car-Free Zone Expansion

Parisians vote today on converting 500 streets into car-free zones, impacting 10,000 parking spots and potentially creating 25 new car-free zones per district if approved, though opposition exists regarding costs and potential disruptions to businesses and emergency services.

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Paris Votes on Car Ban for Hundreds of Streets

Parisians vote today on a proposal to transform 500 streets into car-free zones, eliminating 10,000 parking spaces, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to reduce traffic and improve air quality; the outcome, expected late evening, will impact urban planning and transportation policies.

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Rodos Town Planning Corruption: Over €480,000 in Bribes Revealed

Wiretap recordings expose a Rodos Town Planning department corruption ring, led by a department head who allegedly amassed over €480,000 through illicit activities involving inactive permits and bribery; the investigation implicates other officials and a known figure.

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Madrid's Housing Crisis Spurs Commercial Space Conversions

Madrid's housing shortage, fueled by a 20% population growth in two decades, is leading to a surge in converting commercial spaces into housing, despite regulatory challenges and high rental costs, with the city needing an estimated 187,000 new homes to meet the demand.

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